By unpalatable, I mean that rubbery, crusty layer at the bottom of the
pot. I think it tastes kind of bitter. My rice cooker is a Sanyo.
It's a pretty large one - maybe ten cups. The manual supplied by
Sanyo says, "A thin crust of rice may form on the bottom of the Inner
Pot after cooking. This is normal and can be removed by soaking the
cooled Inner Pot in hot water." I agree that it is normal, I just
wish it would stick to the pot, as in days of yore.