9 Department of Education

National Capital Region

Schools Division Office – Manila

SERVICE CONSUMER ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS

AND SYSTEM (Rice Cooker)

Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing (EPAS 9)

QUARTER 2 MODULE 2 WEEK 2

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY 1:
PREPRARE UNIT AD WORKPLACE FOR INSTALLATION
AND SERVICE (Rice Cooker)

1.3 – Different Types of Rice Cookers

1.4 – Parts and functions of a rice cooker

HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Before you start answering the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb
you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the
objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the lessons. Writing
enhances learning that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

• Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after completing the lessons in
the module.
• Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be mastered
throughout the lesson.
• Looking Back - This section will measure what learnings and skills that you understand
from the previous lesson.
• Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
• Activities - These are activities designed to develop critical thinking and other
competencies. This can be done with or without a partner depending on the nature of the
activity.
• Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the lessons.
• Checking your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from the lesson.
• Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire module.

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MELC 1 – PREPARE UNIT AND WORKPLACE FOR
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE (Rice Cooker)

EXPECTATION:
After reading this MODULE, STUDENT(s) MUST be able to:
1. Identify the parts, functions and types of a Rice cooker.
2. Explain the parts, functions and types of a Rice cooker.
3. Appreciate the importance identifying the parts, functions and types of a
Rice cooker.

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON:

INSTRUCTION: MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. In order to perform proper disassembling of the rice cooker before the repair and
perform the proper assembling of the unit after the repair, we must refer to the:
a. Classified Ads c. Magazine
b. Service Manual d. TLE Module
2. The rice cooker unit should always be unplugged before and during the repair to avoid:
a. Electrocution c. Waste of Money
b. Fatigue d. Waste of Time
3. Check and inspect the wires that is connected in each electrical component for possible
cracks and disconnection, these wires are also called:
a. Wire Connection c. Wire Harness
b. Wire Mesh d. Wire Tapping
4. All of these practices in repairing a rice cooker will save time and money, EXCEPT:
a. Clean the internal parts of the rice cooker before repairing to prevent rusting of
other metal parts
b. Follow procedure in parts replacement (if there is any) in servicing Rice cooker
c. Plan a possible repairing procedure depending on the identified fault before
servicing the Rice cooker
d. Identify the fault of the rice cooker while in the process of repairing
5. It is a tool, manual or powered, used for installing and removing screws.
a. Hammer c. Saw
b. Screwdriver d. Wrench
6. The kind of splicing tool that is used to grip small objects, reach awkward places,
holding wires, bend loops, and attach wires
a. Long Nose Pliers c. Wire Stripper
b. Combination Pliers d. Side Cutting Pliers

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 7. It is a hand tool used in soldering. It supplies heat to melt solder so that it can flow into
the joint between two workpieces.
a. Desoldering Tool c. Soldering Lead
b. Soldering Iron d. Soldering Stand
8. It is a device, as in home heating system that automatically responds to temperature
changes and activates switches controlling the equipment.
a. Bimetallic Thermostat c. Mica Heater
b. Thermal Fuse d. Thermostat Assembly
9. It connects the rice cooker unit to the electrical power source.
a. AC Cord c. AC Adapter
b. Light Indicator d. Heating Element
10. A type of pressure- sensitive tape used to insulate electrical wires and other materials
a. Electrical Tape c. Packaging Tape
Masking Tape d. Scotch Tap

PRE - TEST
INSTRUCTION: MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. The most common type of electric rice cooker that is widely used by most households.
a. Improved Rice Cooker c. Multi-Function Rice Cooker
b. Induction Rice Cooker d. Standard Rice Cooker
2. Basically, this is a standard type of rice cooker that you can do more things with it
a. Improved Rice Cooker c. Multi-Function Rice Cooker
b. Induction Rice Cooker d. Standard Rice Cooker
3. Versatile in doing different rice cooking settings and have expanded control technology.
a. Improved Rice Cooker c. Multi-Function Rice Cooker
b. Induction Rice Cooker d. Standard Rice Cooker
4. A type of rice cooker that produces a magnetic field that when it contacts the cooking pot
it super heats quickly; this is a higher more constant heat so it makes better rice on a
consistent basis.
a. Improved Rice Cooker c. Multi-Function Rice Cooker
b. Induction Rice Cooker d. Standard Rice Cooker
5. A part of a rice cooker where the rice is placed.
a. Fluro Pan c. Rice Scooper
b. Measuring Cup d. Steamer
6. It is a stream pan used for steaming fish, vegetables etc.
a. Fluro Pan c. Rice Scooper
b. Measuring Cup d. Steamer
7. It is a scoop used for scooping cooked rice.
a. Fluro Pan c. Rice Scooper
b. Measuring Cup d. Steamer
8. It is the cup used for measuring the grains.
a. Fluro Pan c. Rice Scooper
b. Measuring Cup d. Steamer

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 9. It connects the rice cooker unit to the electrical power source.
a. AC Cord c. Body Assembly
b. AC Adapter d. Outer Lid Assembly
10. It is part of the 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
a. AC Cord c. Body Assembly
b. AC Adapter d. Outer Lid Assembly

BRIEF INTRODUCTION:
Rice cooker is used both in home and commercial kitchens for various purposes:
to cook rice, to keep rice warm, and to steam fish or vegetables.

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 which is
usually controlled by a thermostat.
• The cooking pot is usually calibrated to ensure proper proportions
of the rice and water.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF ELECTRIC RICE COOKERS

Standard Rice Cooker / Manually-controlled

Many people are surprised to learn that electric rice cookers have
been available for purchase since way back in 1955. That is when
the first ones were distributed for sale by the Toshiba Company in
Japan. Since that time there have been millions of them sold all
over the world. Today’s standard rice cookers have not changed a
whole lot from that first version that entered the marketplace.

Most of the rice cookers in this article except for the last one work
off of a combination of direct heating and thermal convection. This
is done based on the fact that a thermal sensor in the rice cooker can detect when all the water
in it has been absorbed or evaporated; once this happens the sensor then shuts off the cooking
cycle. Rice cookers are a pretty simple device that does a consistent job of making quality
cooked rice.

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 Here are some of the main characteristics of standard rice cookers:

• Simple to operate; just add rice, water and press a button

• They sense when the cooking is done and switch to warming mode
• Easy cleanup with a non-stick cooking pan
• They come in all different sizes
• Detachable power cord

A standard rice cooker is not the best rice cooker in the marketplace but they do a nice
job of cooking rice every time you use them. There are very inexpensive options to purchase as
well.

Improved Rice Cooker

What we are terming as ‘improved rice cookers’ are basically

standard rice cookers that you can do a few more things with. They
add a little variety to your rice cooking choices. They usually will have
settings to cook one or two different types of rice’s such as brown rice.
Some even have steam adding features to fluff rice that has been
sitting for a while. Most also have warming and extended warming
heat functions also. They will most likely have some sort of digital
countdown timer built into the unit too.

Here are some of the main characteristics of improved rice cookers:

• Simple to operate; just add rice, water and press a button

• They sense when the cooking is done and switch to warming mode
• Easy cleanup with a non-stick cooking pan
• They come in all different sizes
• They usually have settings for brown rice, adding steam and warming
• Most will feature countdown and delay timers with digital readouts
• Detachable power cord

The main thing these will do is give you a few more of choices when it comes to
cooking your rice. The quality of rice they make is usually a slight improvement over standard
rice makers, and they are still on the inexpensive side.

Multi-Function Rice Cooker

These rice cookers basically expand upon what was started with
improved rice cookers. They also can not only cook other varieties of
rice than white but they can also cook sushi rice and rice porridge.
They are very versatile in the different rice cooking settings they have
to say the least.

They accomplish all of these rice cooking tasks by having expanded

control technology. Many also feature digital displays with built in

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count down timers and delay settings also. Some will also have such characteristics as extended
warming times and reheat cycles. Those with detachable lids and retractable power cords can
double as serving bowls for the rice once it’s cooked.

Here are some of the main characteristics of improved rice cookers:

• Simple to operate; just add rice, water and press a button

• They sense when the cooking is done and switch to warming mode
• Easy cleanup with a non-stick cooking pan
• They come in all different sizes
• Micro computer technology
• Retractable power cord.
• Can make white rice, brown rice, mixed rice, sushi, porridge and more
• LCD control panel with Timer functions
• Detachable lid

The people who buy these rice cookers generally like more control over the way their
rice is cooked or like to cook several different varieties of rice. They tend to produce a slightly
higher quality of cooked rice. They also allow the user to cook other varieties of rice without
having to constantly monitor them. That alone will justify the price for many people who buy
multi-function rice cookers. They have a mid-high price tag and the sales of these types of rice
cookers continue to grow each year.

Induction Rice Cooker

These style rice cookers are definitely the best rice cooker in
the marketplace. Call them state of the art for rice making if you will.
They not only have multiple rice cooking settings but they can do a
whole host of other cooking tasks too. They may not look like much
bit in reality they are a high tech piece of cooking apparatus. Along
with that they are also the highest priced rice cookers by far.

How does an induction rice cooker work? It was mentioned

that a regular rice cooker works by transferring heat to the inner pot through thermal induction;
this tends to produce a lower and less consistent heat. An induction rice cooker produces a
magnetic field that when it contacts the cooking pot it super heats it quickly; this is a higher
more constant heat so it makes better rice on a consistent basis.

The drawbacks with induction heating rice cookers are they use more energy and are
they are more expensive as mentioned before.

Here is a summary of what induction rice cookers give you:

• Higher and more consistent heat than regular rice cookers

• They produce flawless rice every time
• Most induction rice cookers also have setting for jasmine rice, brown rice, sushi
rice and more

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 • Digital/Multi-function control pads
• Warming and extended warming feature

https://www.pressurecookerportal.com/different-types-electric-rice-cookers/

ACTIVITY:

INSTRUCTION. Find an available and working Rice Cooker. Make a video

presentation on how this rice cooker operate. Submit your work 2 days after doing
this activity. You will be graded based on the performance rubrics below.

PERFORMANCE RUBRICS
CRITERIA 95 90 85 75
The video and The video and The video and The video and
VIDEO audio is clear audio is audio is audio is
QUALITY and precise unclear in unclear in most unclear.
some parts. of the parts.
The video The video The video The video is
VIDEO
shows what shows some shows some not showing
SHOWS
information it most of the most of the information it
SAFETY AS
is intended to safety safety is intended to
REQUIRED
show. information. information. show.
Student Student Student Student
PUNCTUALITY submitted work submitted work submitted work submitted work
on time after 3days. after 4 days after 5 days.

REMEMBER!
Rice cooker is used both in home and commercial kitchens for various purposes:
to cook rice, to keep rice warm, and to steam fish or vegetables.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING:

INSTRUCTION. Write your answers on a separate paper Write  in each applicable column.
STANDARD / IMPROVED MULTI- INDUCTION
MANUALLY- RICE COOKER FUNCTION RICE COOKER
CONTROLLED RICE COOKER

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 Simple to operate
Sense when the cooking is
done and switch to warming
mode
Easy cleanup with a non-
stick cooking pan
Come in all different sizes
Detachable power cord
Usually have settings for
brown rice, adding steam
and warming
Most will feature countdown
and delay timers with digital
readouts
Micro computer technology
Retractable power cord.
LCD control panel with
Timer functions
Detachable lid
Higher and more consistent
heat than regular rice
cookers
They produce flawless rice
every time
Digital/Multi-function
control pads

TOPIC 1.4: Parts and functions of a rice cooker

BRIEF INTRODUCTION:

In servicing Rice cooker, you should need to identify the parts and function/s of
each part. This will make your job easier and more efficient.
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 MAJOR PARTS OF A RICE COOKER
NAME PICTURE FUNCTION
A part of a rice cooker where the
FLUORO PAN rice is placed.

It is a stream pan used for steaming

STEAMER fish, vegetables etc.

It is a scoop used for scooping

RICE SCOOPER cooked rice.

it is the cup used for measuring the

MEASURING CUP
grains
Consist of etched – foil
MICA HEATER sandwiched between layers of
mica.
A device that automatically
THERMOSTAT
response to the temperature
ASSEMBLY
changes and activates switches.
It is a cutoff switch that uses a
THERMAL FUSE one-time fusible link.

A part of the rice cooker that

SWITCH controls the whole operation
ASSEMBLY automatically

A part of a rice cooker in which

the label is usually found and is
BODY ASSEMBLY
considered the holder of the outer
lid assembly.

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 A part of the rice cooker that

CAST HEATER produces heat to the aluminum

pan.

A cord that temporarily connects

AC CORD an electrical appliances.

It is part of the rice cooker and

which serves as a wife of an
OUTER LID
aluminum pan, because this part is
ASSEMBLY
responsible to cover the bowl or an
aluminum pan
It is the part of the rice cooker
AC ADAPTER where the AC line cord is
connected.
It is a part of a resistance heating
HEATING
appliance that get hot when
ELEMENT
operated.
It is a bulb used to indicate that the
unit has a power.
LED BULB

ACTIVITY:

INSTRUCTION. Find an available Rice Cooker. Disassemble the rice cooker and
try to find the parts discussed. Make a photo collage of the pictures of each part.
Submit your work 2 days after doing this activity. You will be graded based on the
performance rubrics below.

PERFORMANCE RUBRICS
CRITERIA 95 90 85 75
The pictures The pictures The pictures All the
PICTURE are clear and are unclear in are unclear in pictures are
QUALITY precise some parts. most of the unclear.
parts.

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 All the parts
that were 2-3 parts More than 5
COMPLETENESS discussed were 4-5 parts were
were parts were
OF PARTS included in the missing
missing missing
collage
Student Student Student Student
PUNCTUALITY submitted work submitted work submitted work submitted work
on time after 3days. after 4 days after 5 days.

REMEMBER!

In servicing Rice cooker, you should need to identify the parts and
function/s of each part. This will make your job easier and more efficient.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING:

Instruction: Matching Type. Name the parts of the rice cooker from the pictures given in column
B. Write the name of the parts and letter of the function in column C on the space provided in
column A. Put your answers on a separate sheet.

A B C
1. ______________ A. it is the cup used for
/___ measuring the grains

2. ______________ B. It is part of the 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.
3. ______________ C. It is a stream pan used for
/___ steaming fish, vegetables
etc.

4. ______________ D. It is the part of the rice

/___ cooker where the AC line
cord is connected.

5. ______________ E. It is a bulb used to

/___ indicate that the unit has a
power.

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6. ______________ F. It is a scoop used for
/___ scooping cooked rice.

7. ______________ G. Temporarily connects an

/___ electrical power source.

8. ______________ H. It is a part of a rice cooker

/___ that produces heat to the
aluminum which serves as
a heating element of the
rice cooker.
9. ______________ I. It is part of a rice cooker
/___ where the rice is placed.

10. ______________ J. It is consist of an etched-

/___ foil sandwiched between
layer of mica. Installed by
clamping to heat sink, it
provides the ultimate
temperature and wattage
capability for fast warm-
up.

11. ______________ K. It is a part of a resistance

/___ heating appliance that get
hot when operated.

12. ______________ L. It is a part of a rice cooker

/___ that controls the whole
operation automatically.
13. ______________ M. It is a cut-off device
/___ which uses a one-time
link.

14. ______________ N. It is a part of a rice cooker

/___ in which the label is
usually found and the
holder of the outer lid
assembly.
15. ______________ O. It is a device, as in home
/___ heating system that
automatically responds to
temperature changes and
activates switches
controlling the equipment.

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POST - TEST
INSTRUCTION: MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. The most common type of electric rice cooker that is widely used by most households.
a. Improved Rice Cooker c. Multi-Function Rice Cooker
b. Induction Rice Cooker d. Standard Rice Cooker
2. Basically, this is a standard type of rice cooker that you can do more things with it
a. Improved Rice Cooker c. Multi-Function Rice Cooker
b. Induction Rice Cooker d. Standard Rice Cooker
3. Versatile in doing different rice cooking settings and have expanded control technology.
a. Improved Rice Cooker c. Multi-Function Rice Cooker
b. Induction Rice Cooker d. Standard Rice Cooker
4. A type of rice cooker that produces a magnetic field that when it contacts the cooking pot
it super heats quickly; this is a higher more constant heat so it makes better rice on a
consistent basis.
a. Improved Rice Cooker c. Multi-Function Rice Cooker
b. Induction Rice Cooker d. Standard Rice Cooker
5. A part of a rice cooker where the rice is placed.
a. Fluro Pan c. Rice Scooper
b. Measuring Cup d. Steamer
6. It is a stream pan used for steaming fish, vegetables etc.
a. Fluro Pan c. Rice Scooper
b. Measuring Cup d. Steamer
7. It is a scoop used for scooping cooked rice.
a. Fluro Pan c. Rice Scooper
b. Measuring Cup d. Steamer
8. it is the cup used for measuring the grains.
a. Fluro Pan c. Rice Scooper
b. Measuring Cup d. Steamer
9. It connects the rice cooker unit to the electrical power source.
a. AC Cord c. Body Assembly
b. AC Adapter d. Outer Lid Assembly
10. It is part of the 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
a. AC Cord c. Body Assembly
b. AC Adapter d. Outer Lid Assembly

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REFLECTIVE LEARNING

I learned that….

______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

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ANSWER KEY
PRE -TEST CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING POST -
PRE - CHECK YOUR POST -
1.4
UNDERSTAND TEST
TEST TEST
ING
1. D 6. D 1. STEAMER / C 6. THERMAL FUSE / 11. SWITCH 1. D 6. D
1. FALSE 1. 1. FALSE
M ASSEMBLY / L
SCREWDRIVE
2. A 7. C 2. RICE SCOOPER / 7. THERMOSTAT 12. HEATING 2. A 7. C
R
F ASSEMBLY / O ELEMENT / K
2. TRUE 2.LONG NOSE 2. TRUE
3. C 8. B 3. MICA HEATER / 8. BODY 13. AC ADAPTER / D 3. C 8. B
PLIERS
J ASSEMBLY / N
3. FALSE 3.SOLDERING 3. FALSE
4. B 9. A 4. OUTER LID 9. AC CORD / G 14. CAST HEATER / H 4. B 9. A
IRON
ASSEMBLY / B
4. FALSE 4. 4. FALSE
5. A 10.D 5. MEASURING 10. FLUORO PAN / I 15. LED BULB / E 5. A 10.D
MULTITESTE
CUP / A
R
5. TRUE 5.ELCTRO 5. TRUE
STANDARD / IMPROVED MULTI- INDUCTION
STATIC
MANUALLY- RICE FUNCTION RICE
CONTROLLED DEVICE
COOKER RICE COOKER COOKER
Simple to operate   
Sense when the cooking is done and   
switch to warming mode
Easy cleanup with a non-stick cooking   
pan
Come in all different sizes   
Detachable power cord  
Usually have settings for brown rice,   
adding steam and warming
Most will feature countdown and delay 
timers with digital readouts
Micro computer technology 
Retractable power cord. 
LCD control panel with Timer 
functions
Detachable lid 
Higher and more consistent heat than 
regular rice cookers
They produce flawless rice every time 
Digital/Multi-function control pads 

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 NOTE:
Post-test passing score: 7 and above, failed score: 6 and below.
• If you got failed score on post-test, please review again the module.
• If your score on the post-test is greater than your pre-test score and got a
passing score, then congratulation! You can now proceed to the next module.

REFERENCES:
BOOK REFERENCE:
• Competency – Based Learning Material in Servicing Electronic Products and
System (Rice Cooker)
Author – Celeste L. Ching
Teacher II – Antonio J. Villegas Vocational High School

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This module was outlined based on the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC- SPTVE)
for S.Y. 2020-2021 and the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Guide for Electronic Products
Assembly and Servicing NC II.

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Jaemie V. Valendiano

Elpidio Quirino High School
Editor: Dr. Ariel D. Tosio, EPS TLE-TE/VOC
Reviewer/Validator: Rufo Malla, HT-VI
Eulogio Rodriguez Vocational High School

Illustrator/Layout Artist: Jaemie V. Valendiano

Elpidio Quirino High School
Management and Development Team
Schools Division Superintendent: Maria Magdalena M. Lim, CESO V
Chief Education Supervisor: Aida H. Rondilla
CID Education Program Supervisor: Ariel D. Tosio
CID LR Supervisor: Lucky S. Carpio
CID-LRMS Librarian II: Lady Hannah C Gillo
CID-LRMS PDO II: Albert James P. Macaraeg

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