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Rice cookers
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Ten questions worth asking.
- What is the difference between a basic thermal rice cooker and an induction heating (IH) model?
- What size rice cooker should I buy for 2–3 people vs. a family of 5–6?
- How long does white rice, brown rice and porridge take in a standard fuzzy-logic rice cooker?
- How do I properly clean the inner pot, inner lid and condensation collector?
- What is the typical warranty for a premium Japanese rice cooker sold in the US?
- Can a Japanese 100V rice cooker be used on 120V or 230V with a transformer?
- How much electricity does a rice cooker use per cook and on keep-warm mode?
- Can I use a rice cooker for quinoa, oats, steaming vegetables and baking cakes?
- How often should the silicone gasket be replaced and where do I buy spares?
- Why does my rice come out mushy or burnt and how do I fix it?
Our full research guide for this category is in development. For model-specific operation, consult the manufacturer’s local manual.