 TECHNICAL TERMS

Cathode - The negative terminal electrode of a device. The “N” terminal

in a junction diode.
AC Voltage - A voltage in which the polarity alternates.
Alternating - An electric current that rises to a maximum in one
Current direction, falls back to zero and then rises to a maximum in
the opposite direction and then repeats.
Anode - The positive electrode or terminal of a device. The “P”
material of a diode.
Bridge - A circuit using four diodes to provide full wave rectification.
Rectifier Converts AC voltage to a pulsating DC voltage.
Calibration - To adjust the correct value of a reading by comparison to a
standard.
Capacitor - An electronic component having capacitive reactance.
AC/DC - Equipment that will operate on either an AC or DC power
source.
Color Code - Set of colors used to indicate value of a component.
DC Power - Any source of DC power for electrical equipment.
Supply
Diode - A two terminal device that conducts in only one direction.
Electrolytic - It is used to filter the current flowing in the circuit.
Cap.
Full Wave - The rectifier that makes use of the full ac wave in both
Rectifier positive and negative half cycles.
Fuse - A protective device in the current path that melts or breaks
when current exceeds a predetermined maximum value.
Half Wave - A diode rectifier that converts AC to pulsating DC by
Rectifier eliminating either the negative or positive alternation of
each input AC cycle.
Leakage - Small undesirable flow of current through an insulator or
dielectric.
Light Emitting - A semiconductor diode that converts electric energy into
Diode electromagnetic radiation at a visible and near infrared
frequencies when its pn junction is forward bias.
Output - Terminal at which a component, circuit or piece of
equipment delivers current, voltage or power.
Power Supply - Electrical equipment used to deliver either AC or DC
voltage.
Primary - First winding of a transformer. Winding that is connected to
the source as opposed to secondary which is a winding
connected to a load.
Printed Circuit - Insulating board containing conductive tracks for circuit
Board connections.
Rectification - Process that converts alternating current to direct current.
Rectifier - Diode circuit that converts AC to pulsating DC.
Regulated - Power supply that maintains a constant output voltage
Power Supply under changing load condition.
Resistor - Component made of material that opposes the flow of
current and therefore has some value of resistance.
Rotary Switch - Electromechanical device that has a rotating shaft
connected to one terminal capable of making, breaking a
connection to one or more other terminals.
Schematic - Illustration of an electrical or electronic circuit with the
Diagram components represented by their symbol.
Secondary - Output winding of a transformer. Winding that is connected
to a load.
Short Circuit - Also called a short. Low resistance connection between two
points in a circuit typically causing excessive current.
Solder - Metallic alloy used to join two metal surfaces.
Soldering - Process of joining two metallic surfaces to make an
electrical contact by melting solder (tin and lead) across
them.
Soldering Iron - Tool with an internal heating element used to heat surfaces
being soldered to the point where the solder becomes
molten.
Substrate - Mechanical insulating support upon which a device is
fabricated.
Switch - Electrical device having two states, ON (closed) or OFF
(open).
Test - Sequence of operations intended to verify the correct
operation or malfunctioning of a piece of equipment or
system.
Transformer - Inductor with two or more windings.
Troubleshootin - Systematic approach to locate the cause of a fault in an
g electronic circuit or system.
Volt-Ohm- - Known as a multitester. A test equipment used to check AC,
Meter DC voltages, current in a circuit and resistance of any
components out of the circuit.
 INFORMATION SHEET 1.1

Rice Cooker
Rice Cooker

 This self-contained kitchen appliance, is used primarily

for cooking rice.
 It is used to prepare steamed rice and keep them warm
after cooking.
 It consists of an insulated case containing a
removable cooking pot.
 A heating element is located between the two
containers, usually controlled by a thermostat.
 The cooking pot is usually calibrated to ensure
proper proportions of the rice and water.

Application and Uses of Rice Cooker

Rice cooker are used both in home and commercial kitchens for
various purposes:
 To cook rice
 To keep rice warm
 Could also be used as a steamer
 Cooks automatically

PROPER HANDLING OF A RICE COOKER

How to use a rice cooker?

Before using any other accessory, make sure that the power unit is
on a suitable work surface and switch to off. Put the protective cover over the
drive that you will not be using rice cooker.

How the rice cooker operates?

In most rice cookers, the rice and the water are poured in at the start
of cooking. The heater then brings the water to boiling point, during which
the rice absorbs the water and expands. After the present time, the rest of
 the water is boiled away and the machine either shuts off or switches to ‘
keep warm” mode. Some models allow users to add flavorings before or
during the cooking.

Major Parts and their Functions

Power Cord - is a cord that temporarily connects an

electrical appliance to an electrical
power source. The term is generally used
for cables using a power plug to connect
to a single-phase.

Cast Heater - A part of a rice cooker that produces heat

to the aluminum pan. This serves as a
heating element of the rice cooker.

Mica heater- consists of an etched-foil sandwiched between

layers of mica. Installed by clamping to heat
sinks, mica heater provide the ultimate
temperature and wattage capability for fast
warm-up.

Thermal fuse – is a cutoff which uses a one-time fusible

link. Unlike the thermostat which
automatically resets itself when
temperature drops, the thermal fuse is
more like an electrical fuse.

Thermostat assembly- a device, as in a home heating

system that automatically responds
to temperature changes and activates
switches controlling the equipment.
Fluro pan- A part of a rice cooker where the rice is
placed.

Outer Lid assembly - one of the major parts of a rice cooker and
which serves as a wife of an aluminum pan, because this part is
responsible to cover the bowl or an aluminum pan.

Body assembly- A part of a rice cooker in which the label is

Usually found and the holder of the outer lid
assembly.

Switch assembly - A part of a rice cooker that control

the whole operation automatically.
 INFORMATION SHEET 3.2
IDENTIFYING THE SPECIFICATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS
 PARTS LIST

Ref. no. Part name Part no.

1 OUTER LID ASSY. ARBO111935W9U

2 STEAM DOME ARB19T920-W9
3 STEAM VENT ARC00T920-W9
4 STEAM VENT HOLDING PACKING ARB82T920
5 HOOK LEVER ARE05H617-W9
6 HOOK LEVER SPRING ARE06H6167
7 HOOK LEVER BASE ARC31H617
8 HANDLE COVER ARB15T920-W9
9 HANDLE ARB10920W-9
10 LID CAUTION LEVEL ARB32H920
11 OUTER LID COMP ARB01T935-WU
12 FLIRO PAN ARE50T935
13 CAST HEATER ASSY. ARL20909-0U
14 THERMOSTAT CASE ASSY. ARS24T908-OU
15 OUTER SPRING ARS62H616
16 UPPER FRAME ARE00A6171W-9
17 HINGE SHAFT ARB74H616
18 PROTECTING FRAME ARE20T935
19 SIDE HEATER ASSY. ARL10P75200U
20 BODY ASSY. ARE10Y929Z3U
21 SWITCH ASSY. ARN01H935UHU
22 DECORATIVE PANEL ARN21H935-UH
23 HINGE COVER ARE40H6262W9
24 DEW COLLECTOR ARK20H616-0C
25 BOTTOM FRAME ASSY. ARH30T935W9U
26 FOOT RUBBER ARH90H66327
27 NAME PLATE ARY30H935-CS
28 POWER CORD ASSY ARQ14509943
29 INLET ARG10T9200U
30 STEAMING BASKET ARK53H617-W9
31 MEASURING CUP ASR7234R0-454BK
32 SCOOP ASR79WE281AK
A TAPPING SCREW XTB4+10GPJ
B SEMS SCREW XYN4+C10FNS
C SEMS SCREW XYM4+C7FNS
D SPRING WASTLE XWA4BPW
E TAPPING SCREW XTN4+8FFJ
F TAPPING SCREW ASR118-972-W
G TAPPING SCREW XTN4+16AZW
H TAPPING SCREW XPB4+25CFJ