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If Rice Does Not Cook Properly
Check the following points 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
Is burned
Steam leaks
Boils over
The cooking time is
excessively long
13-15,
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41
–
41
Check point
Problem
Is too hard
Is too soft
Is not cooked
completely
Has a hard center
Is burned
Smells like rice bran
Steam leaks
Boils over
The cooking time is
excessively long
15,
13,
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15
30-31
15
34
15,
–
17
–
19
–
19
30-31
16,
–
–
13
–
–
30-32
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
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Check point
41
Problem
Has an odor
Is discolored
Is dry
Is sticky
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30-33
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.
13-15,
15,
15,
13,
19
21
41
30-32
30-33
15
22
22
22
22
22
–
41
22
30-33
26, 33
35