Assuming you are referring to an aroma rice cooker:
Rice cookers are great for cooking perfect rice without much hassle. But like any other cooking appliance, they need to be cleaned regularly to ensure hygiene and prevent the build-up of bacteria. The good news is that cleaning a rice cooker is pretty easy and only takes a few minutes.
Here’s how to clean your aroma rice cooker:
1. Unplug the rice cooker from the power outlet and remove the inner pot.
2. Wash the pot with warm soapy water and a soft sponge or cloth. You can also use a mild dishwashing liquid if needed. Rinse well and dry completely with a clean towel before using it again.
3. If there is food stuck on the bottom of the pot, you can soak it in warm soapy water for 10-15 minutes before scrubbing it off with a sponge or brush. For stubborn stains, you can make a paste with equal parts baking soda and water, apply it on the stain, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before scrubbing it off. Rinse well afterwards.
4.*Wipe down*the exterior of *the*rice cooker with *a*damp cloth *or paper towel*. Be sure to wipe down *the control panel*, too, as this is where fingerprints and dirt tend to accumulate over time.*You can also use mild dishwashing liquid diluted in water if needed.*Rinse well afterwards and dry completely with a clean towel.*Never immerse*the exterior of *the*rice cooker in water as this may damage *the electrical components*.5**Once everything is clean, reassemble your rice cooker by placing the inner pot back into *the main unit*.6** Plug in your rice cooker and start cooking delicious Rice!