Care and Quick Fixes

Keep-warm limits, power use, sticky rice and boil-overs, with the maker's manual as the final word.

  • Zojirushi NS-LGC05 3-Cup Micom Rice Cooker
    Care and Quick Fixes

    Do Rice Cookers Use a Lot of Electricity?

    Do rice cookers use a lot of electricity? Learn how wattage, cooking time, and keep-warm use affect energy use, plus how to estimate the cost.

  • Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5.5-Cup Micom Rice Cooker
    Care and Quick Fixes

    How Long Can Rice Sit on Keep Warm?

    Find out how long rice can stay on a rice cooker’s keep warm setting, how to handle leftovers safely, and what to check before serving.

  • Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker
    Care and Quick Fixes

    Why Is My Rice Cooker Rice Sticky or Mushy?

    Why is my rice cooker rice sticky or mushy? Check the rice type, water measure, rinsing, and cook settings, then adjust one thing at a time.