Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ARC-996 Aroma
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Published By: Aroma Housewar es Co. 6469 Flanders Drive San Diego, CA 92121 U.S.A. 1-800-276-6286 www .AromaCo.com © 2011 Aroma Housewar es Company All rights reserved.
IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs.
Short Cord Instructions 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. 3. If a longer extension cord is used: a.
Parts Identification Lid Release Button Condensation Collector Handle Lid Control Panel Measuring Cup Inner Cooking Pot Removable Power Cord Steam T ray Serving Spatula Identificacion de las partes St.
1. Read all instructions and important safeguards. 2. Remove all packaging materials and check that all items have been received in good condition. 3. T ear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children. 4. W ash steam vent and accessories in warm, soapy water .
Using the provided measuring cup, add rice to the inner cooking pot . Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Drain. Fill with water to the line which matches the number of cups of rice being cooked.
6 T o Cook Rice (cont.) : Close the lid securely . Attach the removable power cord to the rice cooker . Plug the cord into an available outlet. Press the KEEP-W ARM/POWER button to turn the rice cooker on. Press the WHITE RICE or BROWN RICE button, depending upon the type of rice being cooked.
7 T o Cook Rice (cont.) : Once rice is finished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to “Keep- W arm.” For better results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture. When finished serving rice, turn the rice cooker off by pr essing the KEEP-W ARM/ POWER button twice and unplug the power cord.
UNCOOKED RICE W A TER RICE W A TERLINE INSIDE POT APPROX. COOKED RICE YIELD COOKING TIMES 2 Cups 2½ Cups Line 2 4 Cups WHITE RICE: 30-35 Min. BROWN RICE: 60-65 Min. 3 Cups 3½ Cups Line 3 6 Cups WHITE RICE: 32-37 Min. BROWN RICE: 65-70 Min. 4 Cups 4½ Cups Line 4 8 Cups WHITE RICE: 35-42 Min.
STEPS 1-7 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “ T o Cook Rice ” beginning on page 5. Press the DELA Y TIMER button. Each press incr eases in one hour increments. It may be set to have rice ready in 1 to 15 hours. Once the needed time is selected, press the WHITE RICE or BROWN RICE button, depending on the rice being cooked.
10 T o Use the Delay T imer (cont.) : Once rice is finished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to “Keep- W arm.” For better results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
Add water to the inner cooking pot. Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker . Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray . HELPFUL HINTS: • Smaller foods may be placed on a heat-proof dish and then placed onto the steam tray . • For suggested steaming times and water amounts, see the meat and vegetable steaming tables on page 15 .
12 T o Steam (cont.) : Close the lid securely . Attach the removable power cord to the rice cooker . Plug the cord into an available outlet. Press the KEEP-W ARM/POWER button to turn the rice cooker on. Press the STEAM button to begin steaming. The COOKING indicator light will illuminate.
13 STEPS 1-9 Follow steps 1 to 9 of “ T o Cook Rice ” beginning on page 5. Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray . Using caution to avoid escaping steam, open the lid. Place steam tray into the rice cooker . NOTE: • Do not attempt to cook more than 4 cups (uncooked) of rice if steaming and cooking rice simultaneously .
T o Steam Food & Simultaneously Cook Rice (cont.) : Using caution, open the lid to check food for doneness. If finished, remove steam tray . Allow rice cooker to continue cooking rice. Once rice is finished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to “Keep- W arm.
Meat Steaming T able: V egetable Steaming T able: MEA T AMOUNT OF W A TER STEAMING TIME SAFE INTERNAL TEMPERA TURE Fish 2 Cups 25 Min. 140° Chicken 2½ Cups 30 Min. 165° Pork 2½ Cups 30 Min. 160° Beef 2½ Cups Medium = 25 Min. Medium-Well = 30 Min.
Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot. Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker . Close the lid securely . CAUTION: • The rice cooker will not switch to “Keep-W arm” mode until all liquid is boiled away . Follow the recipe carefully and do not leave the rice cooker unattended.
T o Cook Soup, Chili or Stew (cont.) : Press the KEEP-W ARM/POWER button to turn the rice cooker on. Press the STEAM button to begin steaming. The COOKING indicator light will illuminate. Using caution to avoid escaping steam, open the lid and stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spatula.
18 T o Clean: Remove the steam vent. Remove the condensation collector . Soak inner cooking pot and all accessories or wash them in the dishwasher . Wipe rice cooker body clean with a damp cloth. 1234 Thoroughly dry rice cooker body and all accessories.
Because rice varieties may var y in their make-up, results may differ . Below are some troubleshooting tips to help you achieve the desired consistency .
ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federations Rice is the perfect foundation for today’s healthier eating. It is a nutrient-dense complex carbohydrate that supplies energy , fiber , essential vitamins and minerals and beneficial antioxidants.
ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federations For recipes and rice information visit the USA Rice Federation online at www .usarice.com/consumer . • Rice is the primary dietary staple for more than half of the world’s population. • U.S. grown rice is the standard for excellence and accounts for nearly 88% of the rice consumed in America.
RECIPES 1 lb spicy smoked sausage 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded 1½ cups rice 4 cups chicken broth 1 4-oz. can diced green chiles 2 tbsp. Creole seasoning Jambalaya Cut the smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, then into ¼" half circles.
RECIPES 1½ cups rice 3 cups chicken broth 2 tbsp. diced minced onion ½ tsp. salt 1 10-oz. can chicken breast chunks, with liquid 1 4-oz. can diced green chiles, with liquid Green Chile Chicken and Rice Place all ingredients in the inner cooking pot and stir .
Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from provable date of purchase in the continental United States.
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