Rice Troubleshooting

Kitchen & Cooking

Why Does Rice Turn Yellow in a Rice Cooker?

Rice that turns yellow in a rice cooker is commonly linked by Zojirushi to incomplete washing or extended Keep Warm use.

3 min read

Kitchen & Cooking

Why Does My Rice Cooker Boil Over?

Rice cookers can boil over when there is too much water or food, the wrong program is selected, rice is not prepared as directed, or steam pathways are not correctly assembled.

4 min read

Kitchen & Cooking

Why Does Rice Burn on the Bottom in a Rice Cooker?

Rice can scorch or crust on the bottom when preparation, water level, pan condition, or heat contact is off. Start with the model’s measuring and cleaning instructions.

5 min read

Kitchen & Cooking

Can You Soak Rice Before Cooking?

Rice can be soaked before cooking, but whether a separate pre-soak is needed depends on the rice and cooker. Many Micom rice cookers already automate soaking.

3 min read

Kitchen & Cooking

Should You Rinse Rice Before Cooking?

Whether rice should be rinsed depends on the rice, package directions, and cooking method. Zojirushi recommends rinsing regular rice for its cookers, while USA Rice says U.S.-grown enriched rice does not require rinsing.

3 min read