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For a country that ranks third in the world in rice production like Vietnam, there is certainly the presence of an electric rice cooker in every kitchen. Being an extremely familiar appliance, serving nutritious meals for the family. Therefore, no matter how high-end the electric rice cooker is, over time, its quality will decrease. Moreover, every day we eat rice, harmful substances will follow into the body if the cooker does not ensure food safety. To ensure the health safety of family members, you should pay attention to the following signs to timely replace the cooker.
The rice cooker pot is deformed, peeling off the non-stick layer.
During use, if the cooker is bumped or knocked, it will lead to the deformation of the cooker pot. Most people think that being slightly dented will not be a problem and continue to use it carelessly. When the pot is dented, it will reduce the contact surface of the components in the pot, if it gets too heavy, it will not cook anymore because the pot is not heated according to the correct process.
The rice cooker pot has deformed, peeling off its non-stick coating.
Modern rice cookers come with non-stick pots, so after the warranty period, some non-stick layers may peel off, directly affecting consumers' health. So, when you notice deformation and peeling of the non-stick layer of the pot, you should get a new cooker immediately. Don't compromise on quality meals for your family just to save a few bucks.
The rice cooker shell emits heat.
For normal rice cookers, the shell shouldn't emit heat during cooking. But if you find your cooker's shell hot, it indicates a problem. In this case, the excess energy being emitted is wasteful and unsafe during use. The best advice is to check the electrical circuit or get a new rice cooker.
The rice cooker shell emits heat.
Rice often shows signs of being undercooked, mushy, or unusually burnt.
When the warming function is compromised, it can't properly cook the rice inside, resulting in uneven texture. If you encounter this issue, have the rice cooker checked by the manufacturer if it's within warranty or consider getting a new one.
Rice often shows signs of being undercooked, mushy, or unusually burnt.
The rice cooker doesn't receive power and the button pops up prematurely.
The issue of the cooker's premature button popping may be due to a faulty thermal relay. The sensitivity of the relay determines whether the cooker's button pops up at the right time. The longer the cooker is used, the less sensitive the relay becomes. You should thoroughly check to address this issue.
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