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Clean a rice cooker's inner lid and steam vent safely

Unplug and cool the cooker, detach only designated washable parts and dry them before refitting.

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Rice starch can collect around the inner lid and steam vent. Zojirushi's maintenance guide recommends cleaning removable inner lids and thoroughly drying them, while noting that only some steam vents can be disassembled. Never immerse the powered body or dismantle pressure-safety components.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Cancel cooking and keep-warm, unplug the rice cooker and allow the body, inner pot and vent to cool fully.
Consult the exact model manual to see which inner-lid, steam-cap and gasket parts may be removed or washed.
Remove only the approved detachable inner lid. Soften stuck rice with water and wash gently using a soft sponge.
Clean a removable steam cap only as the manual instructs. Never poke vents with wire or dismantle pressure-safety parts.
Wipe the outer housing and lid surfaces with a well-wrung cloth. Keep water out of the electrical body and avoid abrasive scrubbers.
Thoroughly dry the pieces and the pot exterior, then reattach lid, cap and seals correctly. Stop use and request service if parts deform or steam leaks abnormally.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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