A rice cooker can make everyday meal preparation much easier, especially if rice is a regular part of your meals.

You can choose from different capacities depending on how much you normally cook. The Crownline RC-168 has a compact 0.6L capacity and can help you prepare up to 3 cups of rice or hot cereals. Cooking for more people? You might appreciate the Crownline RC-170 offers a larger 1.8L capacity and can prepare up to 10 cups of fluffy rice.

And when you cook rice regularly, you also need to give your appliance a little care. Anything from food residue to trapped moisture and improper cleaning can eventually affect how well rice cookers cook. Meanwhile, poor maintenance could also shorten their usable life.

Here are some simple habits that can help you keep your rice cooker clean and working properly for years.

Best practices for regular maintenance

It helps to understand what happens inside rice cookers every time you use them.

Rice cookers actually use controlled heat to ensure that the rice comes out evenly, and then adjust the temperature after cooking so that the rice stays warm without continuing to cook. However, rice cookers can only keep doing this efficiently when their important components are clean.

So after cooking, let your rice cooker cool completely before you clean it. Remove the inner pot and wash it using a soft sponge and mild dishwashing solution. Avoid anything abrasive that could scratch or damage the surface.

You should also pay attention to the lid and steam vent, as well as the condensation collector. These parts often collect food residue and moisture, and they can build up over time. By cleaning them regularly, you can keep your rice cooker hygienic and working properly for years.

You should also:

• Keep the heating plate free from rice grains and residue.
• Keep moisture away from electrical components.
• Never expose the main appliance body to excessive amounts of water.

Mistakes to avoid with rice cookers

Crownline rice cookers come with removable, nonstick bowls, which can make cleaning easier. However, you still shouldn’t leave cooked rice sitting inside for too long because dried or stuck-on rice can become harder to clean. Leftover rice can also eventually spoil and leave unpleasant smells behind.

If you have leftovers, let the rice cool appropriately and transfer it to a suitable food storage container. You should also refrigerate it promptly instead of keeping it in the rice cooker for an extended period.

Also, don’t forget about your rice cooker’s lid and steam vent. Moisture and starch can collect in these parts over time and prevent steam from escaping properly while cooking rice, so you should still clean them regularly.

Expert tips for better rice cooker care

A few extra habits can make a huge difference when you use your rice cooker frequently:

• Clean the inner pot after each use so food doesn’t have time to dry onto the surface.
• Check the electrical components and power cord periodically for signs of damage.
• Keep the steam outlet clear so steam can escape properly during cooking.
• Store your rice cooker somewhere clean and dry when you’re not using it.
• Use non-scratching utensils made of wood or silicone instead of metal ones that could damage the nonstick surface.
• Stay within the recommended cooking levels to reduce the chance of spills and overflow.

Shop rice cookers from Crownline

Visit a National Store branch and find the perfect rice cooker your household.

If online shopping is more convenient, you can also find Crownline rice cookers on Amazon.ae and Noon.com.

Need to place a bulk order? Contact us through WhatsApp at +971 55 300 6031, and we’ll help you arrange your purchase.