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TLE/TVL
Electronics Product Assembly and
Servicing
Quarter II – Job Sheet 1
Diagnose faults and Defects consumer
electronic products and systems
(3 weeks)

NAME OF LEARNER:

Parent’s / Guardian’s
Signature:
Date Received:

Date Returned:

Teacher’s Signature:
 INFORMATION SHEET 1.1

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 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 are Usually found and
the holder of the outer lid assembly.

Switch assembly - A part of a rice cooker

that control the whole operation
automatically.
 SELF CHECK 1.1
Direction: Identify the following parts of rice cooker below. Write your answer on the blank
provided.

Part name Description Picture

A part of a rice cooker

1.__________________ where the rice is placed

Consist of an etched-
foil sandwiched between
2.__________________ layers of mica

A device as in a home
heating system that
automatically responds
to temperature changes
3._________________ and activates switches
controlling the equipment

Is a cutoff switch that

uses a one-time fusible link,
unlike the thermostat
4.____________________
which automatically
resets itself when tempe-
rature drops.

A part of a rice cooker that

5.______________________ controls the whole
operation automatically
 A part of a rice cooker in
which the label is usually
6.______________________
found and the holder of the
outer lid assembly.

One of the major part of a

7.______________________ rice cooker and servers as a
wife of an aluminum pan.

A part of a rice cooker that

8.______________________ produced heat to the
aluminum pan.

Is a cord that temporarily

9._____________________ connects an electrical
appliances.

Is a self-contained kitchen
10.____________________
appliance used primarily
for cooking rice.
 JOB SHEET 2.1
Pre-Testing Procedure of a Rice Cooker
Direction: Identify the possible causes and how to fix on the specified issue.

Issue Possible cause How to fix

Unit cannot be turned

on.

Unit does not operate

when turned on.

Unit has light indicator

ON but cast heater
doesn’t function.

Unit bogs down during

operation.

Poor boiling up

Excessive burning
 JOB SHEET NO. 2.2
Faults and Trouble of a Rice Cooker
Direction: Identify the possible causes and remedy on the specified issue.

Issue Possible Cause Remedy

No power

Doesn’t light

With /power but

doesn’t heat

With /power but

doesn’t heat

Sources: Copyright Department of Education 2008-- First Published JUNE 2008

This module was based on the Competency-Based Curriculum-Contextual Learning Matrix (CBC-CLM) and
finalized on the Instructional Modules Finalization Development Workshop conducted at the Finalization Workshop
conducted at the Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City on May 6 -10, 2008

This learning instrument was developed by the following personnel:

Technology Teachers:
• Mr. Vic P. Diola
Bauan Technical High School • Mr. Sherwin P. Medrano
• Dr. Gilbert M. Castor San Pedro Relocation Center National High
Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology School
High School • Mr. Remar C. Pinsoy
• Mr. Eddielou L. Dayao Baguio National School of Arts and Trades
Sanchez Mira School of Arts and Trades
• Mr. Rufo G. Malla
Eulogio Rodriguez Vocational High School

Contextual Teacher: Mrs. Daisy Carousel P. Cervantes --Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology High School
Facilitators: Dr. Edward M. Dela Rosa and Dr. Corazon L. Echano TEC-VOC Task Force
Encoders: Mrs. Rosario D. Briones / Mr. Mhariel L. Echano/ Mr. Jason O. Villena

Prepared by: WILLIAM R. RIǸON

EPAS Subject Teacher