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A basic rice cooker has a main body (pot), an inner cooking container which holds the rice, an electric heating element, and a thermostat. The bowl is filled with rice and water and heated at full power; the water reaches and stays at boiling point (100 °C, 212 °F).
When the automatic rice cooker is turned on, the heater starts heating the bowl, which conducts the heat into the water and the rice. Because this mix is mainly water at this point, it heats up until it starts to boil. Once it begins boiling, the heat is carried off in the steam that rises from the bowl.
When the electric pressure cooker is turned on, the heating unit at the base starts to function and heat is supplied to the inner pot. With the rise in the temperature of the inner pot, pressure builds inside to make the food cooked.
The temperature control component of electric cooker has bimetallic temperature control system and magnetic material temperature control system, and the former is safe and reliable not as the latter.
An electric current is passed through coils around the pot. This produces a magnetic field, which in turn produces an electric current in the pot`s metal. Metal heats up when an electric current runs through it, so the entire pot quickly rises to a high temperature and cooks the rice evenly.
The container is closed, and the heating element is plugged in and switched on. The heating element inside the container heats up the water in the inner pot, letting the rice cook. Once the water is absorbed by the rice and the heating cycle is over, the rice cooker switches off automatically.
Why buy a rice cooker? “There are so many chances for things to go wrong when you cook rice without a rice cooker,” Helen says. “You might have the water level wrong, the heat might be too high or low. It`s harder to get consistency.
Unlike electric rice cookers, induction rice cookers heat the entire pan, which results in evenly cooked rice. Electric cookers only feature one heating coil, which is most often on the bottom of the pan.
While both rice cookers and Instant Pots save you time in the kitchen, rice cookers are a bit slower since they don`t have pressure building up inside them.
A normal oven usually uses between 900 and 3,500 watts of power (W), although this depends significantly on the functions we use to cook and the type of oven. For example, a domestic electric oven has an average power of 1500 watts (W) in normal use.
Beside control circuit as a control centre on this tool, the automatic rice cooker 3 in 1 uses an electronic motor as its main drive. The electric motor is connected to a belt on the blade and shaft blade through a transmission which aims to regulate the electric motor, so it will produces relatively small rotation.
Smart ovens can help improve your cooking experience by using wifi connectivity to give you easy control over cooking functions and features. With smart ovens, you`ll often be able to use a smartphone app for remote control and monitoring, which may also feature helpful cooking and maintenance information.
An electric kitchen appliance used to cook rice. It prepares the rice automatically, knowing when the rice reaches the proper temperature, it will switch from a cooking mode to a warming mode.
Most modern appliances and machinery are equipped with closed loop control systems. Examples include air conditioners, refrigerators, automatic rice cookers, automatic ticketing machines, etc.
At its simplest, a rice cooker works via a thermostat. Inside the center of the heating plate is a small thermal sensing device on a spring. When rice and water are placed in the cooking pot, which goes into the rice cooker, the weight of the pot depresses the thermal sensor.
: an electric pot that is used for cooking rice.
On average, cooking white rice on the stove takes about 20 minutes. A rice cooker usually takes about 30 minutes, but the results are worth the wait. Best for Versatility?
If you want to save money or do something good for the environment, a rice cooker is the right choice. After all, it is much more energy-efficient to cook rice in a rice cooker than to cook it in a pot. As you can see: the multifunctionality of most rice cookers is an absolute benefit!
Size and capacity
Rice cookers come in standard 3-cup, 5-cup, or 10-cup sizes. A small family with 1 – 3 people should get a 3-cup capacity cooker, while a 4 – 6 person household should buy a 5-cup rice cooker. It is not ideal to use a rice cooker bigger than what you need as it uses more energy than necessary.
Practical keep-warm function
Another advantage of the rice cooker over a saucepan is the keep-warm and reheat function. The keep-warm mode is activated automatically when the rice is cooked – you don`t have to worry about anything. The rice can be kept warm for between 8 and 24 hours, depending on the rice cooker.
How Long Does a Rice Cooker Take? Typically, cooking a large quantity of rice in a rice cooker takes between 25 and 35 minutes. Different types of rice require different quantities of water and cook times. Fortunately, a rice cooker is able to gauge when the rice is finished cooking and turns off automatically.
As a general guide we recommend 50-75g of uncooked rice per person.
Amount of rice to cook
One (1) cup raw rice yields 3 ½ cups cooked rice, or enough for 3 light eaters. To be sure you have enough rice, prepare 1 ½ cups raw rice for 3 or 4 people and 2 cups raw rice for 4 to 6 people.
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I purchased a brand new Eureka Pet vacuum, sorry don’t know exact name but it the one that has the self cleaning duster on it. Last night I used the vacuum on my carpet, it was working fine until I accidently sucked up the corner of a scarf that was hanging off a couch. I shut the vacuum off, pulled out the scarf and and resumed vacuuming. Much to my dismay the suction on the vacuum had ceased. Can you tell me if there is a reset button on the vacuum? The vacuum does not appear to be damage
ANSWER : If the motor is running, there should be suction. Possible problems depend on whether it’s a canister or upright and are:
.A clog in the hose, UR or canister. Detach hose. Drop small coin in one end and lift hose causing it to roll out the other. If it does, no clog in hose. Drop same coin into hose opening on power head. If it rolls out, no clog in PN.
.Broken fan blades, UR. Needs to be taken to shop for repair/replacement.
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.A reset button is for use if the motor isn’t running, so won’t have anything to do with the suction.
.A clog in the hose, UR or canister. Detach hose. Drop small coin in one end and lift hose causing it to roll out the other. If it does, no clog in hose. Drop same coin into hose opening on power head. If it rolls out, no clog in PN.
.Broken fan blades, UR. Needs to be taken to shop for repair/replacement.
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.A reset button is for use if the motor isn’t running, so won’t have anything to do with the suction.
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Dirt devil vacuum cleaner–trouble vacuuming dirt and pet hair on carpeting –is the problem with the spinning brush which contacts the floor, not contacting the carpeting?? I thought (when I bought this vacuum) that the aforementioned brush was adjustable to various heights of carpeting. Sometimes, it seems like nothing is being vacuumed up –unless I have just put a new bag on the vacuum… Do I need or can I replace the spinning brush on the bottom of the vacuum so it kicks up and vacuums
ANSWER : Try replacing the belt. Rubber belts stretch out after about a year.
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My husband used our Zojirushi NS-WAC18 rice cooker and lost the instructions. I would like to make rice and cannot find our instructions nor can I find instruction manual on-line. Can you help?
ANSWER : The Instruction Manual for the Zojirushi NS-WAC10 / NS-WAC18 Rice Cooker & Warmer is here:
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.http://www.zojirushi.com/servicesupport/manuals/manual_pdf/nswac10_18.pdf
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.http://www.zojirushi.com/servicesupport/manuals/manual_pdf/nswac10_18.pdf
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I bought a Bissell Poweredge Pet vacuum from target. There were no boxed products so I took it off the shelf. The instructions are in the clear filter, but I can’t get the vacuum to release and let me get the instructions. How do I ge the instruction pamphlet out of the clear filter portion of the vacuum?
ANSWER : Hi,
If you go to this website, http://www.bissell.com/poweredge-hard-floor-vacuum/
you can download a manual for you vacuum. Look on the right side of page for “downloadable documents and click on the manual.
This will give you instructions so you can take the filter apart.
Hope this helps,
Handie Andie
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I have a Kirby G4 Vacuum Cleaner – MOdel G4 D. I have never had any problems or repairs done to it in the past ten plus years that I’ve had it. This is an upright vacuum. I was vacuuming the carpet floor and was not having any trouble at all. I switched the vacuum off and moved it into a different room. When I tried to turn on the vacuum, it would not turn on. I checked with different outlets, used both front attachment and hose attachment. Checked the front part of the motor/ spiral case. This
ANSWER : Hello,
.My educated guess is that it’s either the switch or the power cord. Here are a couple of guides to help with diagnosis and repair…
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.http://reviews.ebay.com/COMMON-PROBLEMS-WITH-THE-KIRBY-VACUUM-TROUBLESHOOTING_W0QQugidZ10000000003800312
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.http://reviews.ebay.com/REPLACING-THE-POWER-SWITCH-ON-ANY-KIRBY-G-SERIES-VACUUM_W0QQugidZ10000000003752018
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.Hope this helps!!
.Marci
.My educated guess is that it’s either the switch or the power cord. Here are a couple of guides to help with diagnosis and repair…
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.http://reviews.ebay.com/COMMON-PROBLEMS-WITH-THE-KIRBY-VACUUM-TROUBLESHOOTING_W0QQugidZ10000000003800312
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.http://reviews.ebay.com/REPLACING-THE-POWER-SWITCH-ON-ANY-KIRBY-G-SERIES-VACUUM_W0QQugidZ10000000003752018
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.Hope this helps!!
.Marci
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Unbeknownst to me, someone took the bag out of my Kenmore Progressive vacuum and failed to replace it. I have been vacuuming without a bag for months, and today the vacuum stopped sucking. When I opened up the front to replace the bag, tons of dirt and dust came pouring out. I thoroughly cleaned the vacuum, put in a new bag, but still no sucking power. Just dust coming from the rear vents where one of the filters is. Is the vacuum ruined, or is it a simple solution of buying a new filter?
ANSWER : Sounds like you need to buy a new motor. All that grit and dust will ruin a motor and I’m surprised it lasted as long as it did.
.This is where a vacuum that won’t run without a bag would have been nice. (Aerus for one)
.This is where a vacuum that won’t run without a bag would have been nice. (Aerus for one)
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The original belt on my upright Kenmore Progressive broke and I replaced it with the spare that was in the vacuum. The vacuum and spare belt are about 10 years old. Then the spare broke after one vacuuming session and there was a burning smell coming from the vacuum. I ordered new belts and replaced it with the new belt. It seems to be working fine with no smell. I checked the belt after I vacuumed the family room and although it was in tact, the belt was very hot. Is that normal? Should t
ANSWER : The belt heats up due to the friction, as well as being in contact with the shaft of a hot motor. It is normal.
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Electrolux Epic 6500SR Full Bag sensor working, Does not Reset properly
ANSWER : The problem was a sticking switch that was not being reset. The vacuum on/off switch mechanism is comprised of two switches. One is the main switch that turns the vacuum on and off. The second is a shut off switch that gets tripped when the full bag sensor is engaged. This second switch is supposed to get reset when you push the on/off switch on the outside of the machine. The full bag shutoff switch was stiff and it, therefore, was taking a couple of presses of the on/off switch to move the shutoff switch back into the running position.
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