Perhaps the most profound section of any Japanese appliance manual is the “Troubleshooting Guide.” In Western manuals, this section is often a flowchart of blame. In the Matsusho manual, it is a masterpiece of non-confrontational logic. The problem “Rice is too hard” is not met with “You didn’t add enough water.” Instead, it offers: “Is the water level slightly below the line? Did you open the lid during cooking?” The problem “Rice boils over” is met with: “Is the amount of rice exceeding the maximum line? Did you wash the rice sufficiently?”
Place the inner pot into the cooker, close the lid securely, and plug it in. Press the "Cook" or 炊飯 (Suihan) button. Matsusho Rice Cooker Manual
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