What's the best way to clean the inside of the rice dispenser? I just got mine and washed the lid and tray, but not sure how to clean the inside...
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I washed everything before I first used it and just wiped it dry with a towel
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Yes, there is rice inside it. And yes, you can hand wash it. I just run it under the faucet and use a little dish detergent on the inside part of the mask that touches your eyes. I then place it on a towel to dry. It takes a day or so to dry so I have a spare one. Make sure it's completely dry before you use it because it heats up too much if it's damp.
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It comes apart for cleaning. I clean mine once a month...I've had it 2.5 months. I tak e all the parts off and the bottom rack out. I then just clean everything with sponge and dish liquid. I clean the inside of the rack where it sits at the side of the sink. I scrub and then tilt toward sink and use my sink sprayer to rinse. I do this with the bottom drainer tray back on the unit (after its been cleaned). That way all the water drains right out to the spout and into the sink as I spray. One area I can't get too is where the draining spout connects to the drain tray. Looks like it will get build up over time. I suspect I'll have to soak it or maybe put in dishwasher. Some of the pieces are dishwasher safe. I'm just not sure which ones but think it says on box. I have to check.
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http://www.ricecookerreviewsinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Zojirushi-NS-VGC05.1.jpgthe inside has a coat of special material to keep cleaning it super easy. Like the picture shown above
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I first rinse and scrub with the brush that came with my juicer starting on the outside first, and then I scrub the inside. Then I add a dab of dish soap now with the water turned off, and scrub again starting on the outside, making sure to get my bristles up under the lip of the filter's edge ( I have noticed a lot of stuff mostly greens get caught up under there) and make my way to the inside. After I am sure I haven't missed a spot I rinse with hot water and then I hold up the filter to a light source and verify that it is completely clean. I have heard that if you have clogs in the mesh to let it soak in lemon water for awhile and then clean as you usually do. I admit that this is my second filter. I too use my juicer daily the first filter I had I didn't clean as thoroughly as I should have and ended up having to buy a new one. Now I treat it as if it were the most important part of my juicer and it is remaining clean after 6 months of avid use! I hope this helps you! Juice on!! and God bless!
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No, in fact, I love the way our dishes look, and happy without using the toxins. I have heard that you can add white vinegar to the pre-wash section, and we use this in our rinse-aid compartment. Perhaps that might be worth a try? Are you scraping rice off before adding to the dishwasher? A tech once told me that rice is a no-no, that such plates need to be rinsed. Perhaps you have something in your dishwasher?
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The tray in mine is plastic. I have ran it through thr dishwasher many times and it cleans up great. Only the dome and the cooking surface that holds the water are stainless steel. B/c the cooking surface is stainless, it's easy to clean if you break an egg and it will get dirty over time. Just spray with vinegar, let it soak a minute and it wipes clean with little scrubbing.
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You wash it, and it is also recommended you cook rice in it the first time to make sure it is sealed properly, otherwise it could possibly leak.
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We normally rinse it after each use. To clean more thoroughly we use a vacuum bottle brush we bought from an ACE Hardware store. This is just a long handled round brush. We also regularly rinse the lid; note the lid can easily be partially disassembled so you can thoroughly wash the inside areas of the lid with soap and water. On the lid, under the handle of the valve for pouring, you can see a little round tab sticking out that might seem to serve no purpose. Push firmly up on that tab (not on the valve handle) and the round cap on the top or the lid, kind of like the lid of a big pop-top pill bottle. When you are done, just line the top with the bottom and snap them back together. We normally rinse it after each use. To clean more thoroughly we use a vacuum bottle brush we bought from an ACE Hardware store. This is just a long handled round brush. We also regularly rinse the lid; note the lid can easily be partially disassembled so you can thoroughly wash the inside areas of the lid with soap and water. On the lid, under the handle of the valve for pouring, you can see a little round tab sticking out that might seem to serve no purpose. Push firmly up on that tab (not on the valve handle) and the round cap on the top or the lid, kind of like the lid of a big pop-top... » Read More We normally rinse it after each use. To clean more thoroughly we use a vacuum bottle brush we bought from an ACE Hardware store. This is just a long handled round brush. We also regularly rinse the lid; note the lid can easily be partially disassembled so you can thoroughly wash the inside areas of the lid with soap and water. On the lid, under the handle of the valve for pouring, you can see a little round tab sticking out that might seem to serve no purpose. Push firmly up on that tab (not on the valve handle) and the round cap on the top or the lid, kind of like the lid of a big pop-top pill bottle. When you are done, just line the top with the bottom and snap them back together. « Show Less
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I do the tried and true water method that my mother taught me. (She was born in Japan) After you rinse the rice you put your middle finger on top of the rice and add enough water til the first line of your finger tip. It shouldn't sputter any water. When my husband makes rice he puts to much water in and I have seen some white stuff come up. It's a great rice cooker! You won't be sorry for this purchase. :)
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I do not know where you can get a new rice basket for the cooker.I only use a wooden spoon so I don't scratch the basket.Have you try contacting Sanyo .
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I put mine in top draw of dishwasher and seemed OK. Otherwise use a baby's bottle brush to clean inside.
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I always put some paper on the tray to protect it from poop droppings. If I need to clean it I use hot water with a drop of antibacterial dishwashing soap and give it a good wipe with a washcloth. You may alternate using warm water and vinegaer solution to clean if you prefer. Hope this helps. Good luck
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The water bottle itself unscrews to fill with the water; if you twist you can take the water bottle and lid off at once. This leaves the metal reservoir and bottom tray . Then pop the reservoir out of the bottom and clean. You can either put it in the dishwasher or just scrub in the sink. Put back together the way you took it apart. I've had mine for two years and I clean it every time I fill with fresh water.
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I run really hot water in mine, then rinse it with dish detergent, then rinse really well again and finally I used mouth wash lol . Sounds silly but it works for me
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We use a bit of sesame oil on a paper towel and rub it on the inside. But we use water on our hands to keep the rice from sticking, so hypothetically I would think you could just use water on the inside too.
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Yes, the pot gets taken out and put in the dishwasher, it is stainless steel, much easier than trying to clean the built in pot kind of rice cooker. You can also cook without the inner pot by just putting water in it and a rack in the water for steaming