Cool-Touch Electronic Rice Cooker and Food Steamer With Sushi Set Instruction Manual & Cooking Guide Model: ARC-3946
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rice Cooker & Food Steamer with sushi set. It will surely become one of the most practical appliances in your kitchen. Please read all instructions before first use. Published By: Aroma Housewares Co. 6469 Flanders Drive San Diego, CA 92121 U.S.A. 1-800-276-6286 www.aromaco.com © 2005 Aroma Housewares Company All rights reserved.
IMPORTANT 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. Make sure the appliance is unplugged when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance itself in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
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 1 2 3 COOK WARM 4 5 6 COOK WARM 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Sushi Accessories 1 2 3 5 4 1. Sushi Plates (4): these large porcelain dishes can be used for presentation when serving sushi. 2. Serving Tray (1): this durable plastic tray can be used to organize/serve/present all necessary items required to host a succesful sushi party 3. Bamboo Sushi Mats (2): these mats are for rolling sushi. You can use either side to roll. For more detailed instructions, please see the Sushi Art cookbook that is included with your Aroma sushi set. 4.
HOW TO USE Before First Use: 1. Read all instructions and important safeguards. 2. Remove all packaging materials and make sure items are received in good condition. 3. Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children. 4. Wash accessories in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 5. 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. ¾ Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
COOKING GUIDES 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 NOTE • 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.
COOKING GUIDES Steaming Chart: VEGETABLE Asparagus Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Corn Eggplant Green Beans Peas Spinach Squash Zucchini AMOUNT OF WATER 1/2 Cup 1/4 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1-1/4 Cup 1 Cup 1/2 Cup 1/2 Cup 1/2 Cup 1/2 Cup STEAMING TIME 10 Minutes 5 Minutes 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes 15 Minutes 10 Minutes 10 Minutes 10 Minutes 10 Minutes HELPFUL HINTS: 1.
HOW TO CLEAN Always unplug unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning 1. Remove the inner cooking pot. Wash it in warm, soapy water using a sponge or dishcloth. 2. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 3. Repeat process with steam tray, and other provided rice cooker accessories. 4. Wash all sushi accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thorughly. 5. Wipe the body of the rice cooker clean with a damp cloth.
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.
