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In every Vietnamese household's kitchen, the electric rice cooker is an indispensable appliance. While it's easy for first-time users to get acquainted with and use, not everyone knows how to use it correctly for longevity, durability, and ensuring the quality of rice after cooking. The following compilation from Mytour Supermarket provides valuable insights into using an electric rice cooker, offering essential information!
1. Dry the pot before placing it in the rice cooker.
Ensure the pot is dry before placing it in the rice cooker.
After rinsing rice, many people forget to dry the bottom of the rice cooker. This can cause the rice cooker to make popping noises during the cooking process. Drying the pot before placing it in the rice cooker helps protect the heating element and prevent dust and foreign objects from falling into the pot, causing unpleasant odors.
2. Avoid rinsing rice in the cooker and using sharp utensils to scoop rice.
The habit of rinsing rice in the cooker and using sharp utensils to scoop rice can damage the non-stick coating, leading to peeling, unevenly cooked rice, a sticky texture, and rice sticking to the pot, making hygiene challenging and affecting proper contact with the heating element.
3. Avoid pressing the cook button multiple times.
Avoid pressing the cook button multiple times.When cooking rice with an electric rice cooker, there's no risk of burnt rice. However, some people have a habit of repeatedly pressing the Cook button to create burnt rice. This, however, leads to the constant tripping of the thermal fuse, reducing the lifespan of the rice cooker.
4. Don't block the steam vent during cooking.
During the rice cooking process, never tightly seal the steam vent of the electric rice cooker or leave the lid closed. Once the rice is cooked, open the lid, fluff the rice with a spoon, and then cover it again to keep it warm.
5. Be cautious when cooking stew and stir-fried dishes with an electric rice cooker.
In addition to rice cooking, an electric rice cooker can be used for steaming cakes, cooking sticky rice, making porridge, and boiling vegetables. However, when it comes to stewing and stir-frying, it's advisable to limit these methods as they can quickly damage the rice cooker.
6. Limit connecting the rice cooker power cord to the same outlet as high-power devices.
It's advisable to minimize connecting the rice cooker power cord to the outlet used by other high-power devices. This helps prevent sudden fluctuations in power, which can lead to electrical issues.
7. Use both hands when placing the inner pot into the electric rice cooker.
Use both hands when placing the inner pot into the electric rice cooker.
Ensure you use both hands when putting the inner pot into the electric rice cooker to ensure optimal contact between the inner pot and the heating plate. Placing the pot with one hand can easily cause tilting, leading to uneven heat distribution and the rice cooker not functioning correctly, resulting in unevenly cooked rice.
8. Place the rice cooker in an appropriate location.
Position the rice cooker in a well-ventilated, dry area, avoiding dampness and ensuring a flat surface to prolong the lifespan of the electric rice cooker. Importantly, avoid placing the rice cooker near a heat source.
