Rice Cooker & Food Steamer with Rice Bowls and Chopsticks Instruction Manual ARC-805RB
Congratulations! This Rice Cooker & Food Steamer will allow you to create extravagant and great tasting rice dishes and soups with ease. Add flare to every meal with beautiful ceramic rice bowls and wooden chopsticks. Please read all instructions carefully before your first use. Published By: Aroma Housewares Co. 6469 Flanders Drive San Diego, CA 92121 U.S.A. 1-800-276-6286 www.aromaco.com © 2004 Aroma Housewares Company All rights reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Polarized Plug Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Short Cord Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 About Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 1. Read all instructions carefully before first use. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles. 3. To prevent electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug or rice cooker heating plate in water or any liquid. 4. This appliance is not intended to be used by children. Close adult supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. 5.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk 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. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. b.
ABOUT RICE Rice is a valuable source of low fat, complex carbohydrates and is abundant in thiamin, niacin and iron. It is an essential ingredient for a healthy diet. There are many different varieties of rice available in the market. Your Aroma Rice Cooker can cook any type perfectly every time. Following are the commonly available varieties of rice and their characteristics: Long Grain Rice Typically this rice is not starchy and has loose, individual grains after cooking.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6 7 8 2 1 9 3 5 4 11 10 13 12 14 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Body Cooking chamber Steam vent Lid Inner cooking pot 6. Control panel 7. Cook light 8. Warm light 9. Cook switch 10. Rice paddle 4 11. 12. 13. 14.
HOW TO USE Before First Use: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read all instructions and important safeguards. Remove all packaging materials and make sure items are received in good condition. Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children. Wash accessories in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Remove inner pot from rice cooker and clean with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker. 6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth. Ø Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
RICE COOKING GUIDE Rice/Water Measurement Chart: UNCOOKED RICE 2 Cups 3 Cups 4 Cups 5 Cups 6 Cups WATER WITH MEASURING CUP 2-1/2 Cups 3-1/2 Cups 4-1/2 Cups 5-1/2 Cups 6-1/2 Cups INNER POT WATER LINE Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 APPROX COOKED RICE YIELD 4 Cups 6 Cups 8 Cups 10 Cups 12 Cups • When cooking brown or wild rice, add an additional 3/4 cup water. • The measuring cup included is not an exact cup. Chart refers to cups of rice/water based on the measuring cup provided.
STEAMING GUIDE Steaming food is an easy, healthy and convenient method of cooking. It allows you to preserve more flavor, texture, and nutrients than any other cooking method. The cooker has a built-in program that will steam, shut-off and keep warm automatically. The water added to the cooking pot determines the cooking/steaming time (see the chart on page 8). This chart, on the next page, is a guideline that you may use for steaming a variety of foods.
STEAMING GUIDE CONTINUED Cooking/Steaming Chart for Fresh Vegetables VEGETABLE AMOUNT OF WATER STEAMING TIME Asparagus VEGETABLE 1/2 Cup 10 Minutes WATER TIME Broccoli 1/2 Cup 10 Minutes (in cups) 15 Minutes ( minutes) Cabbage 1 Cup Carrots 15 Minutes Asparagus 1 Cup 1 10 Cauliflower 1 Cup 15 Minutes Bean Sprouts 1/2 5 Corn 1 Cup 15 Minutes Broccoli 1-1/4 Cup 1 1/2 15 Eggplant 20 Minutes Green Beans 15 Minutes Cabbage 1 Cup 1 10 Peas 1/2 Cup 10 Minutes Carrots 1/2 Cup 1 1/2 15 Spinach 10 Minutes Squash 10 M
SOUP & STEW GUIDE A hearty bowl of soup or stew is welcome at any table. Be creative and use various left over meats and vegetables with your favorite stock and create your own unique recipes. When preparing soup or stew, allow extra time for it to simmer. This will allow flavors to blend and meat to be more tender. NOTE: • When cooking soup or stew, you must turn off the switch manually (Push up). The cooker will automatically keep the soup or stew warm until serving.
HOW TO CLEAN Always unplug the rice cooker and make sure it has completely cooled before cleaning. 1. Remove the inner cooking pot. Wash it in warm, soapy water using a sponge or dishcloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 2. Wash the rice bowls and chopsticks in warm soapy water. 3. Clean other surfaces with a damp cloth. 4.
LIMITED WARRANTY Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from provable date of purchase in continental United States. Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace, at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the product is returned, freight prepaid with proof of purchase and U.S. $8.00 for shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma Housewares Company.
