Aroma NutriWare NRC-1000 Manual
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1. 4 cups Uncooked of rice may be prepared in the rice cooker when simultaneously steaming 3 cups if Using brown rice Cooking more than 4 cups of rice 3 cups if using brown rice will cause NOTE the steam tray to fit improperly into the rice cooker which will affect cooking results as well as create a risk of injury For instructions and recipe ideas for whole grains from amaranth to wheat refer fo the included recipe booklet For a free copy of the recipe booklet visit us online af www mynutriware com or contact an Aroma Wellness customer service representative at 800 276 6286 M F 8 30am 5 00pm PST2. EANING 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 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 1 Lid steam tray colander rice paddle measuring Cup and inner pot are dishwasher safe When using the dishwasher it is best to place plastic 3 accessories on the top rack To Hand Wash Wash lid steam tray colander rice paddle and measuring Cup in warm soapy water Rinse and dry thoroughly NO 3 Wash inner pot in warm soapy water with a soft cloth appliance ee si eae before ee to a rice in b The longer cord should be arranged Wipe the exterior of the rice cooker with a soft damp cloth so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can JX NOTE be pulled by children or tripped over Do not submerge rice cooker body cord or plug in water or any other unintentionally liquids e Always make sure that the outside of the inner pot is dry prior to use If the inner pot is wet when it is returned to the rice cooker it may damage this product causing it to malfunction POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug one blade Is wider than the other follow the instructions below To reduce the ris
3. MINUTES 15 MINUTES 15 MINUTES 15 MINUTES 15 MINUTES 15 MINUTES 15 MINUTES 7 MINUTES 7 MINUTES 7 MINUTES 7 MINUTES VEGETABLE ASPARAGUS BROCCOLI CABBAGE CARROTS CAULIFLOWER CORN EGGPLANT GREEN BEANS PEAS SPINACH SQUASH ZUCCHINI AMOUNT OF WATER 4 CUP NOTES ON STEAMING VEGETABLES e Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water there is no need fo increase the amount of water with a larger serving of vegetables _ l Saa Altitude humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times e This steaming chart is for reference only Actual cooking time may vary MEAT STEAMING CHART AMOUNT OF MEAT WATER STEAMING TIME FISH 2 CUPS 7 MINUTES SAFE TEMPERATURE 1400F 1650F CHICKEN 2 2 GUPS 5 MINUTES PORK 1 CUP 15 MINUTES 1600F BEEF 1 CUP 15 MINUTES 1609F NOTES ON STEAMING MEAT e Steaming times may vary depending upon the cut of meat being used e To ensure meat tastes its best and is safe to eat check that meat is completely cooked prior to serving Use a meat thermometer to see if the internal temperature is at least that of the safe termperatures listed above If it is not simply place more water in the inner pot and repeat the cooking process until a safe temperature is reached 7 To SIMULTANEOUSLY STEAM amp o TO COOK RICE COOK RICE ene nner White Rice Water Measurement Chart 1 When cooking rice and steaming simultaneously a maximum o
4. e plug trom wall outlet To reduce the risk of electric shock cook only in removable container SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING Because rice variations may vary in their make up results can also differ Below are some troubleshooting tips to help you achieve the desired consistency PROBLEM Rice is too dry hard after Cooking Rice is too moist soggy after cooking To prevent damage or deformation SOLUTION If your rice Is dry or hard chewy when the rice cooker switches to Keep Warm mode additional water and cooking time will soften the rice Depending on how dry your rice is add more water and stir through Close the lid and press the appropriate function button White Rice or Brown Rice depending upon the rice being cooked When the rice cooker switches to Keep Warm mode open the lid and stir the rice to check the consistency Repeat as necessary until rice is soft and moist If your rice Is still foo wet or soggy when the rice cooker switches to Keep Warm mode use the rice paddle to stir the rice This will redistribute the bottom moistest part of the rice as well as release excess moisture Close the lid and allow to remain on Keep Warm mode for 10 30 minutes as needed opening the lid and stirring periodically to release excess moisture 16 HOWTOCLEAN _ SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS UNPLUG UNIT AND ALLOW IT TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE CL
5. er texture Then close the lid and allow to remain in l Keep Warm mode for 5 10 minutes This will ensure optimal rice texture and moisture level Press the Warm Off button twice to turn off the heat and unplug the rice cooker to turn off the power It is not recommended to leave rice on Keep Warm mode for more than 12 hours A NOTES ON COOKING RICE e Brown rice takes longer fo Cook and requires more water than white rice due to the extra bran layers on the grains The water lines in the inner pot are meant for white rice only Please see the chart on page 8 for brown rice cooking ratios Brown rice wild rice and rice mixes vary in their make up Some variations may require longer cooking times and or additional water in order to achieve optimum results Refer fo the individual package instructions for Cooking suggestions The measuring cup provided adheres to rice industry standards 180mL and is equal to roughly of a standard U S cup 240mL The rice water measurement chart on page 8 refers to cups of rice water according to the measuring cup provided Do not place more than 9 cups of Uncooked white rice 7 Cups if using brown rice into this appliance at one time The maximum capacity of this unit is 9 cups uncooked white rice 7 cups if Using brown rice waen j yields 18 cups of cooked rice 14 cups if using brown rice TO STEAM VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART STEAMING TIME 7 MINUTES 5
6. essory attachments not recommended by Aroma Wellness may result in fire electric shock or injury Do not use outdoors Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter or table Do not place on or near a hot burner or in a heated oven Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use IS 14 la 16 Ve 18 20 21 22 29 Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing hot water or other liquids Do not touch cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the rice cooker as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding Use only with a 120V AC power outlet Always unplug trom the base of the wall outlet Never pull on the cord The rice cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances this appliance may not operate properly Always make sure the outside of the inner pot is dry prior to use If the inner pot is returned to the cooker when wet it may damage or cause the product fo malfunction Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking Hot steam will escape and may cause scalding Rice or grains should not be left in the inner pot with the Keep Warm function on for more than 12 hours do not use the inner pot on a stovetop or burner To disconnect turn any control fo Off then remove th
7. f 4 cups 8 WHITE RICE WHITE RICE cups cooked of rice may be prepared 3 cups if Using brown rice This will UNCOOKED WATER WITH WATERLINE APPROX COOKED ensure that both the cooked rice and the steam tray fit properly into the RICE MEASURING CUP INSIDE POT RICE YIELD rice cooker 2 Add the desired amount of rice and water to the inner pot See To Cook Rice on page 7 for detailed instructions Place the inner pot into the base 3 Refer to the steaming guides for vegetables or meat page 12 for hints and approximate steaming times It is best to insert the food to be steamed toward the end of the rice cooking cycle so that your meal is fresh and warm all at once 4 Place your choice of vegetables or meat into the steam tray Open the lid using caution as steam escaping will be extremely hot and place steam tray into the rice cooker 5 Close the lid and allow the cooker to resume cooking Brown Rice Water Measurement Chart 6 Remove food from the steam tray immediately after cooking Using BROWN RICE iia oven mitts pull uo the handles on the steam tray and carefully UNCOOKED GrAGER WIL APPROX COOKED RICE YIELD 7 After removing food replace the lid and allow the rice to finish cooking Ae CUP ic When it is ready the rice cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm 2 WO 2Cups 3cups 4cups gt mode 4 1 4 Cups 8 Press WARM OFF twice to turn off the rice cooker Always unplug the 3 1 2 Cups rice Co
8. he colander 3 Place the inner pot into the base Place the colander and steam tray into the inner pot and cover with the lid 4 Press the Steam button The Steam light will illuminate Water to Grain Ratio 5 Allow to cook for the necessary amount of time see page 12 for a steaming guide Using protective oven mitts open the lid and check food every so offen for doneness Remove food immediately after the cooking process has completed Using protective oven mitts grasp the handles of the colander and carefully lift it out Place on a heat proof surface and carefully remove the steam tray trom the colander Press the Warm Oft button twice to turn off the heat Do not leave food Refer to the chart below as a general reference for grain water ratios for popular whole grains in your Whole Grain Gourmet The measurements given are using the provided measuring Cup On N aa p in the machine after it has finished cooking Leaving food in the inner pot e MELLO SILAMING D e Always keep the lid closed during the entire steaming process Opening the lid causes a loss of heat and steam resulting in a slower cooking time If you find it necessary to open the lid you may want to add a small amount of water to help restore the cooking time e Altitude humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times e The steaming chart on page 12 is for reference only Actual cooking sigan dia No more than
9. i www Coolshinystuftcom Model NRC 1000 www CoolShinyStuff com NutifNare Welcome to the NutriWare community With your NutriWare Whole Grain Gourmet you are well on your way to meals that are healthy delicious and easy to prepare Cook anything from white to brown rice whole grains and even entire entrees with the oush of a button The Whole Grain Gourmet also has the revolutionary ability to boil delicious whole grain pastas and other foods with its surgical stainless steel colander And with completely surgical stainless steel cooking surfaces you can rest assured that all food contact surfaces are non reactive With the Whole Grain Gourmet the only thing you and your family will be consuming is the delicious food you ve prepared To maximize your health benefits be sure to use fresh organic foods whenever possible Free of pesticides and artificial additives organic foods will nourish you best This isn t the only product from NutriWare Please visit us at www mynutriware com to browse our other NutriWare products NutriWare nourishes the food that nourishes you Aroma Wellness Co 6469 Flanders Drive San Diego CA 92121 U S A 1 800 276 6286 www mynutriware com Published By Ww RO ess 2008 Aroma Housewares Company All Rights Reserved NOTES 18 LIMITED WARRANTY Aroma Wellness Company warrants this product free from defects in material and
10. ith Aroma Wellness Co s overall mission The Aroma Wellness Co s San Diego staff NutriWare is for those who want to get the most out of their food This new generation of kitchen appliances gives back what traditional cooking methods take away We seek fo provide our customers with convenient wholesome ways to unlock the full health benefits of natural foods NutriWare is committed to quality and therefore uses only safe non reactive materials and advanced technology to create appliances that are ultimately practical versatile and safe IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances including the following 8 l 2 12 Important Read all instructions carefully before first use Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs Use only on a level dry and heat resistant surface To protect against electrical shock do not immerse the cord plug or appliance in water or any other liquid Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near Children Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Contact Aroma Wellness customer service for examination repair or adjustment The use of acc
11. k of electric shock this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way If the supply cord is damaged It must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard This appliance is for household use only _PARTS IDENTIFICATION Accessories CK Rice Paddle Measuring Cup 9 Control Panel whole grain gourmet Tempered Glass Lid Surgical Stainless Steel Steam Tray Surgical Stainless Steel Colander Surgical Stainless Steel Inner Pot Cool Touch Handles Digital Control Panel Rice Paddle Holder White Rice Button Pasta Boil Button 10 Steam Button 11 Warm Off Button 12 Brown Rice Button Zz ef TO COOK SOUPS STEWS What you ll need Inner Pot Add ingredients to the inner pot and place it into the Whole Grain Gourmet Press the White Rice button The White Rice indicator light will illuminate Allow soup to cook until ready stirring offen Refer to soup stew package instructions for suggested cooking time When soup stew is finished cooking press the Keeo Warm Off button once to use the Keep Warm function The Warm light will illuminate Rice cooker will remain in Keeop Warm
12. mode until it is unplugged Be sure to unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it is not in use TO COOK PASTA BOIL e What you ll need Inner Pot Colander 1 Pour water into the inner pot enough to cover food to be boiled 2 Place the colander into the inner pot 3 Place the inner pot and colander into the rice cooker Set the lid over the top 4 Press the Pasta button The Pasta indicator light will illuminate 5 When the water has come to a boil remove the lid Carefully add pasta or other foods to the colander wearing protective oven mitts to avoid steam burns Do not re cover with the lid 6 Allow pasta food to boll Stir with a long handled spoon and check for doneness occasionally taking care to use protective oven mitts to avoid steam burns Refer to food packaging for estimated cooking times 7 When pasta or other food has finished cooking press the Warm Oft button twice to turn off the power 8 Using protective oven mitts carefully lift the colander out of the rice cooker allowing all the water to drain into the inner pot 9 Empty food from colander into a serving dish 13 ONGD BEFORE FIRST USE 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 Rem
13. oker when not in use 6 3 4 Cups 10 Cups 12 Cups CAUTION 9 174 Cups 14 Cups e Use caution when opening the lid as steam escaping will be NOTE extremely hot e If cooking pot is returned to cooker when wet it will damage this e Due to the extra water needed to cook brown rice the maximum product causing it to malfunction amount of brown rice that may be cooked at one time is 7 cups HELPFUL HINTS 1 Rinse rice before placing it into the inner pot to remove excess bran and starch This will help reduce browning and sticking 2 If you have experienced any sticking with the type of rice you are using try adding a light coating of vegetable oil or nonstick spray to the bottom of the inner pot before adding rice 3 The chart above is only a general measuring guide As there are many different varieties of rice available rice water measurements may vary slighily To COOK WHOLE GRAINS TO STEAM i a oic What you ll need Inner Pot Colander Steam Tray The Whole Grain Gourmet is ideal for cooking and preparing a wide variety of delicious nourishing whole grains Follow the instructions in To Cook Rice on page 7 for the proper operational steps 1 Add the desired amount of water fo the inner pot according to the food being cooked A convenient steaming guide has been included on page 12 of this manual for reference 2 Place food into the steam tray Place steam tray into t
14. ove the inner pot from the Whole Grain Gourmet and clean with warm soapy water Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker Wipe body clean with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads Do not immerse the rice cooker base cord or plug in water at any time NOTES ON USING THE WHOLE GRAIN GOURMET The stainless steel handles will be HOT during and after operation Always use protective oven mitts when removing the lid steam tray colander or inner pot from the rice cooker When using the rice function always place the lid on the rice cooker so that the steam vent is facing away from the front of the rice cooker foward the side furthest from the control panel This will prevent steam burns that may otherwise occur when reaching for the lid handle Foods may not be cooked in the steam tray while pasta or other foods are boiling The high level of water needed for boiling will offen cause foods in the steam tray to become submerged in water Over boiling and sputtering may also occur When using the pasta function do not cover with the lid When using the steam function it is best fo place the steam tray into the colander before inserting it into the inner pot Always use protective oven mitts when removing the lid colander or steam tray both before and after cooking To COOK RICE What you ll need Inner Pot gt A On Using the provided measu
15. rin Using the provided measuring cup measure out the desired amount of rice One cup refers to one full level cup Cooked rice expands to double the amount of dry rice for example cooking 2 cups of raw rice will yield 4 cups of cooked rice l l Rinse rice in a mesh strainer or other separate container do not rinse rice in the inner pot until the water becomes relatively clear Place rinsed rice into the inner pot l ng cup or the measurement lines inside the inner pot add the appropriate amount of water to the inner pot Refer to the Rice Water Measurement Chart on page 8 of this manual for reference The water lines in the inner pot are meant for white rice only brown rice and rice mixes require additional water see note below Smooth over the top of the rice with the rice paddle so that the surface is level fo ensure even cookin Place the inner pot in the Whole Grain Gourmet making sure that the outside surface of the pot is dry Place the lid over the rice cooker and lug the power cord into a wall outlet l o begin cooking press the White Rice button or Brown Rice button if cooking brown rice The White Rice indicator light will _ illuminate Once cooking Is complete the rice cooker will automatically switch to Keeo Warm mode After cooking use an oven mitt to remove the lid and use the rice paddle to stir the rice This will release excess moisture and give the rice a fluffi
16. workmanship for two years from provable date of purchase in the continental United States Within this warranty period Aroma Wellness Company will repair or replace af its option defective parts at no charge provided the product is returned freight prepaid with proof of purchase and U S 15 00 for shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma Wellness Company Before returning an item please call the toll free number below for a return authorization number Allow 2 4 weeks for return shipping This warranty does not cover improper installation misuse abuse or neglect on the part of the owner Warranty is also invalid in any case that the product is taken apart or serviced by an unauthorized service station This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from state to state and does not cover areas outside the United States AROMA WELLNESS COMPANY 6469 Flanders Drive San Diego California 92121 1 800 276 6286 M F 8 30 AM 5 00 PM Pacific Standard Time www MyNutriware com 1 7 f 4 AROMA Wwe iness Aroma Wellness Co is committed to making the world a healthier happier place for current and future generations We believe that being socially and environmentally responsible is a compulsory duty for modern businesses Our mission is to provide innovative home product solutions that bring health and wellness into the lives of all who use them The NutriWare line of kitchen appliances is in lockstep w
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