Cautions for Keeping Warm
It is recommended to evenly stir the cooked rice after cooking. The rice taste is improved. (For a small quantity of rice, pile up the rice on the center area of the inner pot to keep warm)
Do not keep the rice scoop in the inner pot while keeping the cooked rice warm. In particular, a wooden scoop may generate bacteria and result in the development of an odor.
Do not mix too small quantity of rice or leftovers with the rice under keeping warm. Doing so may develop an odor. (Use a microwave oven for the cold rice.)
Keeping rice warm for a long time may cause the rice to be discolored or develop an odor. So, it is recommended to keep warm for less than 12 hours. 24 hours after keeping the cooked rice warm, the passed time blinks on the display.
The warming status of mixed/brown rice is worse than plain rice. Do not keep it warm if at all possible. The rice on the edge of the inner pot or the bottom of the steam outlet may turns plain and swollen. In this case, stir and mix the rice.