When I plug in the rice cooker it doesn't turn on. What could be the problem?

There is a heat sensitive switch attached to the inner pot. It is very small, it turns the heat off when the pot reaches boiling temp. If it is open, replace it. They come in different temps, so get the right one. This one is supposed to open at 212 degrees, f. You will find a similar one in a Mr. Coffee, it switches the pot from boil to keep.

Yes. You've had your money's worth! Let the poor thing rest in peace.

does it have reset button have you changed fuse in plug could be element gone

Here's a simple one page guide for cooking rice in a rice cooker. It will tell you how much water to add depending on the type of rice you're cooking - How to cook rice in a rice cooker

A manual for the Rival RC61-CNcooker which is identical and made by Black and Decker is at:
http://www.rivalproducts.com/manuals/MANUALS/RC61_43_53194273.PDF

You're probably using too much water. Rice cooks primarily while sitting in hot water, not while its boiling. That's why the cooker switches to Keep Warm so quickly. The correct way to cook rice is to pre-soak the rice for about 30 minutes, drain to get rid of the excess starch, combine the rice and cold water and bring the water to a boil and turn off the heat and let it stand for 15-30 minutes. That's why*- rice cookers take 45 minutes or more.

Try another AC cord, then plug it on the wall outlet, or plug to another good outlet, if not work, Rice cooker heater system inside problem, maybe its wiring loss connected. Bring your Unit to the nearest qualified technicians..

You can find the manual here. The manual shows a detachable inner lid, but the outer lid doesn't come off.

Try this site: http://www.wpcookware.com/manuals.asp . Scroll down to the Rice Cookers and select your model. The model number above doesn't match those on the site. However, three different 7 cup models are listed. Direct links are http://www.wpcookware.com/instructions/BDRC0007.pdf , http://www.wpcookware.com/instructions/BDRCRB007.pdf and http://www.wpcookware.com/instructions/BDRCRS007.pdf .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about rice cookers and the amount of rice and water needed...

How much Rice and Water go in the Cooker

http://www.fixya.com/support/r5396567-much_rice_water_go_in_cooker

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