This is the core of the Sona rice cooker manual. Follow these steps for standard white rice:

This step is often skipped but is vital for texture. Rinse the rice under cold running water in the pot. Swirl the water with your hand, drain the cloudy water, and repeat.

Before you even measure your first cup of rice, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the components. Most Sona rice cookers, particularly the popular 1.8L models, follow a standard, user-friendly design. Here is a breakdown of the anatomy of your cooker, as typically found in a Sona rice cooker manual: