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If Rice Does Not Cook Properly
Check the following if you experience a problem with the cooked rice or with the operation of the rice cooker,
etc.
Check point
Problem
Is too hard
Is too soft
Is not cooked
completely
Has a hard center
Dark brown crisp rice
Steam leaks
Boils over
The cooking time is
excessively long
12 to 14,
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44
–
44
Check point
Problem
Is too hard
Is too soft
Is not cooked
completely
Has a hard center
Dark brown crisp rice
Smells like rice bran
Steam leaks
Boils over
The cooking time is
excessively long
14,
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12, 14
14
26 to 28
32
32
14,
–
16
–
18
–
18
26 to 28
7, 28
–
–
15
12
–
–
Problem
There is a thin film covering
the rice.
Rice sticks to the inner pot.
Check point
Problem
Has an odor
Is discolored
Is dry
Is sticky
Reheated rice is dry
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44
Check point
Problem
Has an odor
Is discolored
Is dry
Is sticky
Reheated rice is dry
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26 to 31
Cause
A thin, tissue-like film is formed by melted and dried starch. This is not harmful to your
health.
Soft rice and sticky rice can easily stick to the pot.
12 to 14,
14,
14,
18
12, 14
22
26 to 28
26 to 28
44
21
21, 22
21
21
20
21
–
44
21
26 to 31
22
33
33