How Does A Simple Rice Cooker Work?
A simple rice cooker works by utilizing three basic components: a heating element, a thermostat, and a timer. The heating element is located at the bottom of the cooker. When the rice is placed in the pot and the cooker is turned on, the heating element heats the water in the pot to boiling temperature. Once the water reaches boiling point, the thermostat senses the increase in temperature and shuts off the heating element. At this point, the timer starts counting down the cooking time. As the rice absorbs water and expands, the temperature of the pot begins to drop. When the temperature drops about 10 degrees Fahrenheit below boiling, the thermostat turns the heating element back on, maintaining a consistent temperature until the cooking time is done. Once the timer has counted down, the rice cooker turns off the heating element, leaving the fully cooked rice in the pot to be served.