Using a rice cooker is very simple, here are the general steps:

1. Prepare the rice: the amount depends on the amount of rice you need to cook. Generally, use the measuring cup that comes with the rice cooker and add water and rice in proportion. Different types of rice may require different amounts of water, please refer to the instructions on the package.

2. Wash the rice: Before cooking the rice, rinse the rice with water until the discharged water is clear.

3. Add water and rice: put the rinsed rice into the inner pot, then add the right amount of water according to the type of rice and your desired taste.

4. Plug in: Plug the rice cooker's power cord into an outlet and make sure the power switch is off.

5. Select Cooking Mode: Rice cookers usually come with different cooking modes, such as Quick Cook, White Rice, Brown Rice and so on. Choose the appropriate mode according to the type of rice you want to cook.

6. Start cooking: Press the start button of the rice cooker. The rice cooker will automatically control the temperature and time during the cooking process.

7. Wait for cooking: The rice cooker will automatically switch to keep-warm mode after the cooking is completed to keep the rice warm. Wait for a period of time to let the rice emit steam in the keep-warm state.

8. Toss: Cooked rice can be gently tossed with a rice spoon to loosen it evenly.

Please note that the above steps are basic operations for using a rice cooker in general. Specific steps may vary depending on the brand and model of the rice cooker, so please follow the instructions for your rice cooker.