Can the rice cooker be put into the oven

Electric rice cookers should generally not be placed in the oven. The shell material of rice cookers is mostly plastic or metal coating, which may release harmful substances or deform at high temperatures, while the high temperature environment of ovens may pose safety hazards.

Electric rice cookers are designed for steaming and boiling rice, and their heat resistance is usually limited to around 100 degrees Celsius. The oven temperature generally exceeds 200 degrees Celsius, far beyond the material tolerance range of the rice cooker. Plastic components may melt and deform, and metal coatings may peel off, causing circuit short circuits or releasing toxic gases. Some rice cookers have rubber anti slip pads at the bottom, which can emit odors and even burn when heated. A very small number of rice cookers with high-temperature resistant ceramic inner liners can theoretically be placed in a low-temperature oven for a short period of time, but it is necessary to confirm that the product manual clearly states that the oven is suitable. Most rice cookers have not passed oven safety certification, and forced use may pose a fire risk. The internal space of the oven is sealed, and if the plug of the rice cooker is not removed, it may cause an arc. If you need to heat food, it is recommended to remove the inner pot of the rice cooker and place it separately in the oven, but it is necessary to confirm that the inner pot material is heat-resistant glass or ceramic. Daily use should strictly distinguish the functions of kitchen appliances to avoid mixing and causing safety accidents. When cleaning the rice cooker, it is also necessary to turn off the power for cooling, and the internal components cannot be dried in an oven.