Removing white Corrosion on my rice cooker heating element [closed]

How do I remove it or is it safe to just leave it?

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Best Answer

From your brief description, it appears that you have a deposit of (lime)scale on your heating element. Scale is mainly calcium carbonate and is commonly formed due to hard water. It is often found in kettles, coffee makers, etc. which use hard water.

The usual way of dealing with it is to run the appliance with vinegar in place of or in addition to the water.

If what you have is actually corrosion of the element, indicated by dissolution of the element, then I would be hesitant to use the rice maker.

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How do you clean the heating element in a rice cooker?

To clean the heating element in your rice cooker, you will need basic cleaning supplies such as detergent or dishwasher cleaner to clean it.

To finish and clean up, use a kitchen sponge or damp scrubber.

So, with the help of these chemical agents, you can clean your stove's heating plate.

How do you clean a rice cooker with lid attached?

The lid may detach. If this is the case, you can wash and clean it just like the other detachable parts. If the lid does not detach, use a sponge soaked in hot soapy water to remove any residue and stains, and then go back over it with a rinse cloth, being careful not to get the inside of the cooker wet.

How do I clean my rice cooker with vinegar?

All you need to do is to mix one part vinegar with three parts water then pour it into the pot. Turn your rice cooker on and set it to cook until it boils. After that, turn the cooker off and leave it to cool. When it is cool, rinse the inner pot with water a couple of times.

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