Aroma AFC946 User's Manual
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1. AROMA Cool Touch Electronic Rice Cooker and Food Steamer Instruction Manual amp Cooking Guide Model ARC 946 Congratulations on your purchase of the AROMA Rice Cooker amp Food Steamer This easy to use rice cooker with take the guesswork out of making perfect rice at home every time 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 shoud always be followed when using electrical appliances including the following 1 2 3 m m Wo on 13 14 15 16 17 Important Read all instructions carefully before first use Make sure the appliance is unplugged when not in use before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord plug or the appliance itself in water or any other liquid Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children This appliance is not intended t be used by children Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment The use o2. every time The following are the most common varieties of rice available and their characteristics Long Grain Rice Typically this rice is not starchy and has loose individual grains after cooking The California rice is soft Carolina is a little firmer and J asmine is the firmest of the long grain variety and is flavorful and aromatic Short Grain Rice Short grain is characteristically soft sticky and chewy This is the rice used to make sushi California Rice is soft Sweet Rice often called pearl rice for its round Shape is extra sticky and is excellent for making rice pudding Brown Rice Brown rice is often considered the most healthy variety It has bran layers on the rice grains and contains more B complex vitamins iron calcium and fiber than polished white rice The most popular brown rice is long grain and has a chewy texture Wild Rice Wild Rice comes in many delicious varieties and mixes Often it is mixed with long grain rice for its firmer texture and rich brown to black color Wild rice makes wonderful Stuffing for poultry when cooked with broth and mixed with your favorite dried fruits PARTS IDENTIFICATION 2 3 Safety locking lid Steam regulating vent Condensation collector One touch operation switch Control panel Cook indicator light Warm indicator light Inner pot Steam tray 0 Measuring cup 1 Rice paddle HOW TO USE Before First Use Read all instructions and im
3. f attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries Do not use outdoors Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing hot rice hot oil or any other hot liquids Always unplug from 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 Avoid sudden temperature changes when using the rice cooker Use only with 120V AC power outlet Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry prior to use If the cooking pot is returned to cooker when wet it will damage this product causing it to malfunction Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking Hot steam will escape and could cause burns During cooking you may see steam coming from the vents on the lids this is normal Do not cover touch or obstruct steam vent Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs Store rice cooker in a cool dry place Use appliance on a level dry and heat resistant surface Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow unit to cool before putt
4. gal rights which may vary from state to state and does not cover areas outside the United States AROMA HOUSEWARES COMPANY 6469 Flanders Drive San Diego California 92121 1 800 276 6286 M F 8 30 AM 5 00 PM Pacific Time Website www aromaco com
5. ing on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 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 Ifa 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 The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other follow the instructions below To reduce the risk 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 DO NOT DRAPE CORD D We KEEP rom CHILDREN This appliance is for household use only 2 ABOUT RICE Rice is a valuable source of low fat complex carbohydrates and is abundant in thiamin niacin and iron Itis 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
6. nutes without removing lid this will ensure that rice is cooked thoroughly To Steam Food 1 Add the desired amount of water into the inner pot A convenient steaming guide has been included on page 7 2 Place steam tray in rice cooker 3 Place food in steam tray and press switch to cook mode When steaming is complete it will automatically switch to warm mode We recommend keeping food on warm no longer than 5 10 minutes to avoid over cooking uo Be WN Fe CAUTION e Do not open lid when in use e If cooking pot is returned to cooker when wet it will damage this product Causing it to malfunction COOKING GUIDES Rice Water Measurement Chart UNCOOKED WATER WITH INNER POT APPROX COOKED RICE MEASURING CUP WATER LINE RICE YIELD 2 Cups 2 1 2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups 3 Cups 3 1 2 Cups Line 3 6 Cups 4 Cups 4 1 2 Cups Line 4 8 Cups 5 Cups 5 1 2 Cups Line 5 10 Cups 6 Cups 6 1 2 Cups Line 6 12 Cups NOTE e When cooking brown or wild rice add an additional 3 4 cup water e The measuring cup included is not an exact cup Chart refers to cups of rice water based on the measuring cup provided e This is only a general measuring guide As there are many different kinds of rice available see About Rice on page 3 rice water measurement may vary slightly Max 6 cups of uncooked rice HELPFUL HINTS 1 Rinse rice to remove excess bran and starch This will help red
7. ooking pot Wash it in warm soapy water using a sponge or dishcloth Rinse and dry thoroughly Repeat process with steam tray and other provided rice cooker accessories Wipe the body of the rice cooker clean with a damp cloth Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings This appliance and all accessories are NOT dishwasher safe Inner pot is NOT dishwasher safe Always make sure the outside of the inner pot is dry prior to use If inner cooking pot is returned when wet it may damage this product causing it to malfunction LIMITED WARRANTY 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 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 Before returning an item please call the toll free number below for 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 le
8. portant 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 gt Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads gt Do not immerse the rice cooker base cord or plug in water at any time ki Cook Rice 1 Using the measuring cup provided measure desired amount of rice One level of the Aroma measuring cup equals one cup on the rice water measurement chart included on page 6 2 Rinse rice in the inner pot until the water becomes relatively clear 3 Using the water measurement lines inside the inner pot add the appropriate amount of water 4 For softer rice allow rice to soak for 10 20 minutes prior to cooking 5 Close lid and plug power cord into outlet When the cord is first plugged in the cooker will go into Cook mode for 1 2 minutes then switch to Warm mode This serves to preheat the inner pot should you choose to soak the rice prior to cooking 6 Press switch down to cook mode to begin cooking The cook light will illuminate When rice is complete it will automatically switch to warm mode and the warm light will illuminate 7 After cooking allow rice to stand for 5 10 mi
9. uce browning and Sticking to the bottom of the pot but it may also reduce nutrients in the rice 2 If you have experienced any sticking due to the type of rice you are cooking try adding a light coating of vegetable oil to the bottom of the inner pot before adding rice COOKING GUIDES Steaming Chart VEGETABLE AMOUNT OF WATER STEAMING TIME Asparagus 1 2 Cup 10 Minutes Broccoli 1 4 Cup 5 Minutes Cabbage 1 Cup 15 Minutes Carrots 1 Cup 15 Minutes Cauliflower 1 Cup 15 Minutes Corn 1 Cup 15 Minutes Eggplant 1 1 4 Cup 20 Minutes Green Beans 1 Cup 15 Minutes Peas 1 2 Cup 10 Minutes Spinach 1 2 Cup 10 Minutes Squash 1 2 Cup 10 Minutes Zucchini 1 2 Cup 10 Minutes HELPFUL HINTS 1 Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water there is no need to increase the amount of water with a larger serving of vegetables 2 Always keep the lid on the cooker during the entire steaming process Opening the lid causes a loss of heat and steam resulting in a slower cooking time and may also cause burns If you find it necessary to open the lid use caution You may want to add a small amount of water to help restore the cooking time 3 Altitude humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times 4 The steaming chart is for reference only Actual cooking time may vary HOW TO CLEAN Always unplug unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning 1 Remove the inner c
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