Preventing Rice from Sticking: A Simple Step to Prolong the Lifespan of Electric Rice Cookers

If you don't fully wash the rice before cooking it, it can cause the rice cooker to quickly break down, and it may even lead to a short circuit.

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Washing machines

1. Place heavy objects on top of the washing machine

A washing machine is a large appliance, but it doesn’t mean it can always support heavy objects. It’s better to remove the heavy object and place it elsewhere. But if you need to place it, only place lightweight objects, otherwise the machine will quickly break.

2. Forget to check the pockets before washing

Don’t overlook small items in your pockets because if they come out of the pockets and go into the washing drum, you may have to pay for machine repairs. So, before every wash, you should check all pockets to see if there are any items. If there are, pick them up.

3. Neglect to clean the rubber gasket

After drying clothes, the rubber gasket on the washing machine lid needs to be cleaned and completely dried. Use a vinegar-soaked cloth to wipe it thoroughly. Then wipe it again with a dry cloth. Keep the lid open for air circulation, so no mold will bother you. In addition, if the washing machine does not have a cleaning system, you can turn on the machine to work with hot water and pour vinegar into it about once a month.

4. Leave clothes in the machine to dry

If you don’t want the machine body and the belt of the washing machine to bear the weight of wet clothes for a long time until they are damaged, you should take out the clothes immediately after washing. Otherwise, leaving the clothes soaked in the machine for too long can cost you repair money without knowing it.

Refrigerators

1. Move the refrigerator horizontally

Do not lift the refrigerator horizontally because it will cause the refrigerator compressor to leak water and damage the internal system and shorten its lifespan. If you need to move the refrigerator, move it upright or tilted no more than 40 degrees.

2. Use the refrigerator immediately after purchase

Do not immediately turn on the refrigerator’s cooling system because it will cause the compressor oil to leak and damage the internal system. You should wait about 4 or 15 hours after moving it for the compressor oil to settle down and lubricate the entire system.

3. Store hot food in the refrigerator

Do not immediately put hot, freshly cooked food in the refrigerator. The food will not spoil as quickly as you think. Leave it out for 30 minutes to let it cool down before putting it in the refrigerator. This way, the compressor won’t have to work at full capacity to balance the temperature inside the refrigerator, and as a result, it can maintain the durability of the compressor better.

4. Neglect to clean the refrigerator

Not only regularly clean the internal system of the refrigerator but we also need to pay attention to the issue of dust accumulation behind these refrigerators. Whether inside or outside, it can cause the refrigerator to be easily damaged if not regularly cleaned.

Rice cookers

1. Cook rice without cleaning the bottom of the pot

Even if you have a lot of household chores and are busy, do not forget to completely dry the bottom of the electric rice cooker before cooking. Because if you put in rice and the bottom of the pot is still wet, it can cause a short circuit.

2. Use a steel brush to clean the rice cooker

When cleaning the rice cooker, you don’t need to use a lot of force or a steel brush to scrub. If there are dried rice grains sticking to the pot, soak the pot in water. Then clean it with a sponge dishcloth. If you use a wire brush to scrub the pot, it will scratch the pot and make it more prone to damage.

Microwaves

1. Place objects on top of the microwave

It’s better to keep everything in a different place. Placing objects on top of the microwave will block the ventilation holes, and when the microwave cannot dissipate heat, it will heat up the device and eventually cause it to break or create electrical sparks.

2. Put too much food in the microwave

Before baking or reheating food in the microwave, have you checked if the food is overweight? Microwaves can’t handle a heavy load like ovens. It’s best to read the instructions before use and check the weight to make sure.

3. Microwave food with non-microwave-safe utensils

This is quite important. Microwaving the food with non-microwave-safe containers not only damages the microwave but can also cause it to explode.

According to An Nhiên – Vietnamnet

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