Rice Cooker & Food Steamer Instruction Manual ARC-700 Series
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rice Cooker & Food Steamer. It will surely become one of the most useful and versatile appliances in your modern kitchen. Please read all instructions 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 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 near children. 5. 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. 6.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • Place the electric wok on a flat and heat-resistant surface, and use it in a wellventilated area. • Do not place the wok too close to the edge of the table or countertop as the wok might be knocked off. • Extreme caution should be used if a longer cord needs to be used. Make sure it is positioned safely so that nobody trips over it unintentionally. • The heating base and the other parts might become very hot.
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.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 2 d c e 1 a b 3 4 f 9 8 5 6 Standard Accessories: 1. Rice Cooker and Food Steamer a. Cook and Warm indicator Lights b. Cook Switch 2. Outer Body c. Heating Plate d. Thermo-Control Plate e. Side Plug 3. Lid 4. Inner Pot f. Water Measurement Lines (Liters/Cups) 4 5. Measuring Cup 6. Spoon Optional Accessories: 7. Steamer/ Egg Cooker 8. Steam Tray 9. Steam Rack 10. Plastic Tray 11. Pasta Basket 12.
Before First Use: HOW TO 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. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
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 accessories. 4. 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 non-stick coatings. This appliance is NOT dishwasher safe. Inner pot is NOT dishwasher safe.
COOKING GUIDES Rice/Water Measurement Chart: UNCOOKED RICE 1 Cup 2 Cups 3 Cups 4 Cups 5 Cups 6 Cups 7 Cups 8 Cups 9 Cups 10 Cups 14 Cups WATER WITH MEASURING CUP 1-1/2 Cups 2-1/2 Cups 3-1/2 Cups 4-1/2 Cups 5-1/2 Cups 6-1/2 Cups 7-1/2 Cups 8-1/2 Cups 9-1/2 Cups 10-1/2 Cups 14-1/2 Cups WATERLINE INSIDE POT Line 1 LIne 2 LIne 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 Line 7 Line 8 Line 9 Line 10 Line 14 APPROX COOKED RICE YIELD 2 Cups 4 Cups 6 Cups 8 Cups 10 Cups 12 Cups 14 Cups 16 Cups 18 Cups 20 Cups 28 Cups NOTE • When
STEAMING CHART VEGETABLE Asparagus Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Corn Eggplant Green Beans Peas Spinach Squash Zucchini HELPFUL HINTS: COOKING GUIDES 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 1.
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.
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. $6.00 for shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma Housewares Company.
