How to Use a Tiger Rice Cooker, Step by Step

On this page (9 sections)

1. How do you use a Tiger rice cooker step by step?
2. How much rice and water should you add?
3. Which setting should you select?
4. When should you use the tacook tray?
5. How do you know when the rice is done?
6. How should you serve and store the rice?
7. How do you clean a Tiger rice cooker after use?
8. Which Tiger cooker suits your cooking routine?
9. What should you remember when using a Tiger rice cooker?

To use a Tiger rice cooker, measure rice with its supplied cup, rinse it, add water to the matching pot line, choose the right setting, and start cooking. When the cycle ends, let the rice sit briefly, fluff it, and serve.

Tiger makes both simple one-button cookers and micom models with several menu options. The exact controls vary, so use the instruction booklet for your model when a setting or water line is unclear.

How do you use a Tiger rice cooker step by step?

Use the supplied cup and the pot’s matching water markings, then select the setting for your rice. These steps work as a starting point across Tiger models:

1. Set the cooker on a stable, dry counter and check that the inner pot is clean and dry on the outside.
2. Measure rice with the cup supplied with the cooker.
3. Rinse the rice in a separate bowl or strainer, then drain it.
4. Put the rice in the inner pot and add water to the line that matches the amount and type of rice.
5. Wipe the outside and bottom of the pot dry, then place it in the cooker.
6. Close the lid and choose the appropriate setting, or press the cook button on a basic model.
7. Wait for the cooker to finish and switch to keep warm.
8. Open the lid carefully, fluff the rice, and serve.

For more detail on a basic cooker’s cycle, see how to use a rice cooker. Tiger model controls differ, so the booklet should guide you if its directions differ from this general sequence.

How much rice and water should you add?

Measure rice with the cup that came with your Tiger cooker, and use the inner pot’s markings as your water guide. The cup may not match a standard US measuring cup, so using a different cup can throw off the water level.

Add water after putting the rice in the pot. Find the line that matches both the rice amount and the grain type, if your inner pot has those markings.

Water needs vary by grain and cooking method. Our rice cooker water ratio guide explains how to approach white, brown, and jasmine rice.

Should you rinse rice in the Tiger inner pot?

Rinse the rice separately, then drain it before moving it to the inner pot. This keeps you from rubbing grains against the pot’s coated surface while washing.

Drain thoroughly so excess rinse water doesn’t change the amount you add to the cooker. If the rice needs soaking for a specific setting, follow your model’s booklet.

Which setting should you select?

Choose a setting that matches the rice or dish, and consult your booklet when you’re unsure. A basic Tiger cooker may have a single push-button, while micom models offer more specific menu choices.

For example, the JBV-A10U has settings for plain rice, brown rice, slow cook, and steam. The JAX-T10U adds options including quick rice, mixed rice, multigrain, porridge, and sweet rice.

Brown rice usually needs a different method from white rice. Follow the cooker’s directions, or see how to make brown rice in a rice cooker.

How do you start a Tiger cooker with one button?

Close the lid and press the cook button on a one-button model. The JNP-S10U uses a single push-button control; allow the cycle to finish without opening the lid.

When cooking ends, the cooker switches to keep warm. The JNP-S10U’s keep-warm function is designed to hold rice warm for up to 12 hours, though serving the rice sooner is usually the simplest way to preserve its texture.

What do the buttons on a Tiger micom cooker do?

Use the menu button to select a cycle and the start button to begin it, following the labels on your control panel. Available options depend on the model.

The JBV-A10U has four automated settings, while the JAX-T10U has 10. If your panel includes a timer, steam, or tacook option, check the booklet before using it for the first time.

When should you use the tacook tray?

Use the tacook tray when you want to steam vegetables or protein while rice cooks. On compatible models, the tray sits above the rice and uses steam from the cooking cycle.

The Tiger JBV-A10U includes a tacook tray and can cook rice and a main dish at the same time. The JAX-T10U also includes the tray, with a synchro-cooking setting.

Put food in the tray as directed in the booklet, and keep ingredients within its recommended amount. The tray is not a separate heating element, so it depends on steam from the rice cooker.

If you want a more flexible micom menu, the JAX-T10U offers 10 settings, including synchro-cooking and steam. Check which menu option the booklet recommends for your ingredients.

How do you know when the rice is done?

The cooker’s cook cycle ends and it switches to keep warm when the rice is ready. Let the cooker complete its cycle rather than opening the lid to check early.

For a plain rice cycle, wait until the cooker signals completion or the control changes to keep warm. If the rice seems too firm or wet, adjust the water or follow the troubleshooting steps in the manual next time.

Learn how a rice cooker knows when to stop for a closer look at how cooker sensors and heat changes guide the cycle.

How should you serve and store the rice?

Fluff the rice gently with the supplied spatula after cooking, then serve it. Close the lid again if you’re using keep warm and follow your model’s instructions for how long rice can stay inside.

The JBV-A10U and JNP-S10U have keep-warm functions listed for up to 12 hours. For safe handling and texture, see our guide to how long rice can sit on keep warm.

How do you clean a Tiger rice cooker after use?

Unplug the cooker and let the inner pot cool before cleaning. Clean removable parts according to the model’s care instructions, and keep the cooker body and electrical parts away from water.

The JBV-A10U and JAX-T10U inner pots are hand-wash care items. The JNP-S10U instructions say to wipe the cooker with a damp cloth, avoid abrasive cleaners, and not submerge it in water.

Remove cooked rice promptly, and don’t scrape the coating with metal utensils. Some Tiger models have detachable inner lids or steam caps; remove and wash them only as the booklet directs.

Which Tiger cooker suits your cooking routine?

Choose a one-button Tiger cooker if you want a simple rice cycle. The JNP-S10U has a 5.5-cup capacity, single-button operation, and an inner lid that can be removed for cleaning.

Choose the JBV-A10U if you want micom settings and a tacook tray for steaming a second dish. Choose the JAX-T10U if you want a wider set of automatic menus, including multigrain and porridge.

Compare options in our best Tiger rice cooker guide, or read the Tiger JBV-A10U review for details on that model. Pick the cooker whose controls and cooking options fit the rice you make most often.

What should you remember when using a Tiger rice cooker?

For most Tiger models, use the supplied cup, follow the pot’s water markings, and choose the setting for your rice. Keep the lid closed during cooking, then fluff the rice once the cycle ends.

If you want one-button operation, consider the JNP-S10U. For tacook steaming, look at the JBV-A10U or JAX-T10U; for more menu choices, compare the JAX-T10U with the other models in our Tiger cooker guide.

Frequently asked questions

Do I use the cup that comes with a Tiger rice cooker?

Yes. Measure rice with the cup supplied with your Tiger cooker, because its pot markings are intended to match that measure.

Use the rice amount and water line for the grain and setting you choose, and check the instruction booklet if your model gives a specific method.

Should I rinse rice before using a Tiger rice cooker?

Rinse rice in a separate bowl or strainer until the water runs clearer, then drain it before adding it to the inner pot. Avoid rinsing rice directly in a coated pot, since stirring or rubbing grains against the surface can scratch the coating over time.

Which Tiger rice cooker setting should I use?

Choose the setting that matches the grain or dish, such as plain or white rice for standard white rice and brown rice for brown rice when your model offers it. Basic models may use a single cook button, so follow the model's booklet for water and timing.

Can I open a Tiger rice cooker while it cooks?

Keep the lid closed during a cook cycle unless your model's instructions call for a specific step.

Opening it releases steam and heat, which can affect the cooking cycle. Wait for the cooker to switch to keep warm before opening carefully and fluffing the rice.