The electric rice cooker is an essential item in every household. Cooking rice with an electric rice cooker is simple, saving time and effort for the cook. You just need to wash the rice and add the right amount of water, then press the cook button.
The electric rice cooker is a daily rice cooking tool, so it also needs regular cleaning. Usually, families only pay attention to washing the inner pot of the cooker. In fact, the electric rice cooker has other parts that need to be cleaned. Otherwise, the cooker will consume more electricity. Cleaning the cooker also helps prevent the growth of bacteria, which can be harmful to health.
One important part that you need to clean in the electric rice cooker is the heating plate. The heating plate is located at the bottom of the cooker, and it is the part that generates heat for cooking rice. However, most people overlook this part when cleaning the electric rice cooker.
When you put the inner pot into the electric rice cooker, you cannot avoid the situation of impurities and moisture falling onto the heating plate. If not removed in a timely manner, these dirt particles will accumulate and affect the heat conduction ability of the electric rice cooker.
Cleaning the heating plate is not difficult. After removing the inner pot, you will see a small raised circle at the bottom, which is the heating plate.
You just need to squeeze some toothpaste onto the heating plate and use an old toothbrush to gently scrub off the dirt. The bristles of the toothbrush are very small, capable of reaching into the small gaps on the heating plate and removing the dirt.
After brushing, use a cloth to wipe off the dirt and toothpaste.
In addition to the heating plate, you should also pay attention to cleaning these 2 parts of the electric rice cooker.
– Vent hole
Every electric rice cooker has a vent hole. When the rice boils, not only air and steam but also some rice water can overflow. It will accumulate and form deposits that fill the vent hole. You need to remove the vent hole cover and clean it regularly to ensure the normal operation of the cooker and prevent the growth of bacteria.
Cleaning the vent hole is very simple. You just need to remove the vent hole cover, wash it, dry it, and then put it back in its original position. If the vent hole cover cannot be removed, you can use a cloth and a cotton swab to clean it and remove any dirt.
– Electric rice cooker lid
On the lid of the electric rice cooker, there will be a anti-overflow part.
When the rice boils, the water rises and sticks to the lid. If not cleaned for a long time, bacteria can grow. Cleaning the electric rice cooker lid is essential.
You can remove the anti-overflow part inside the lid and wash it thoroughly. The lid and the rubber gasket also need to be wiped clean to remove any leftover rice deposits.