OT: Help w/ Rice cooker

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I'm assuming I'm not the only one who eats a lot of rice, and I'm really

hoping someone on here has a rice cooker like this one:

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BFTASW/sr=1-10/qid=1152125775/ref=sr_1_10/1\

02-1846148-1228120?ie=UTF8 & s=kitchen

 

That's the one I have, and I love it. I've had it for 6 1/2 years w/ no

problems - but the past 2 weeks it's suddenly gone wacko. At the top there

is a little " thing " where the steam comes out when you cook, but lately WAY

too much steam has come out, and water has been spilling out also. By the

time the rice is done, my counter is covered in sticky, starchy water (yes I

rinse my rice thoroughly). I always empty that little thing by the handle

that collects the excess water, so it's not like that's clogged or

anything. Of course, I have no idea where my manual is! Anyone have this

problem??? HELP!!!!!!!!

 

--Stacee (who has no clue how to cook rice on the stove!!)