Electronic Rice Cooker & Food Steamer Instruction Manual &Recipes Model: ARC-840
Congratulations on your purchase of Aroma Rice Cooker and Food Steamer. It will certainly become one of the most exciting home appliances in your modern kitchen. The Aroma Rice Cooker and Food Steamer is very versatile. It can cook a variety of white, brown and wild rice to perfection, steam all types of seafood and vegetables, make delicious homemade stew and soup, and can keep food warm until you are ready to serve. Enjoy it. Please read all instructions before using. Published By: Aroma Housewares Co.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 1. Read all instructions carefully. 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. Close adult supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug appliance from the wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS A short cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If an extension cord is necessary, it must be rated no less than the electrical rating of this appliance. Please take care to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over a counter or tabletop and become a potential hazard. POLARIZED PLUG For your protection: This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other).
PARTS IDENTIFICATIONS Cool-touch Handle Lid release button Water reservo ir Cooking switch Warm light Cook light Inner pot Rice measuring cup 3 Rice spoon
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Note: For your convenience, the inner cooking pot features water measuring lines inside. We have also provided a handy cup that is designed to measure rice and water. 1. Measure the desired amount of rice using the measuring cup supplied with this rice cooker. One cup of raw rice will produce approximately two cups of cooked rice. 2. Rinse the rice with warm water to remove excess bran and starch. 3. Put rice into the cooking pot.
9. Press the switch. The cooker now starts rice cooking or steaming. 10. When the cooking is finished, the switch button will pop up and a click will be heard. At the same time, the cook light will go out and the WARM light will go on. 11. When cooking is under WARM setting, keep the lid closed for about 10-15 minutes. Important: This is an key process to cook fluffy and tasty rice. 12. To open the lid, simply push the lid release button. 13.
WATER MEASURE / TIME TABLE RAW RICE (WHITE) WATER WITH MEASURING CUP PROVIDED WATERLINE INSIDE INNER POT APPROX.
MORE COOKING TIPS • You may rinse the rice with warm water to remove excess bran and starch. This will help to reduce rice browning and sticking to the bottom of your pot after cooking, but it may also lose some nutrients in the rice. • Remember: Place rice in your inner pot first; then add water before cooking. • If you have experienced any sticking due to the type of rice you choose, try adding a light coating of vegetable oil to the bottom of inner pot before placing rice.
FOOD STEAMING Steaming method is one of the easiest, most healthful and convenient methods of cooking. It allows you to preserve more flavor, texture, vitamins and nutrients than other cooking method do. The cooker has a built-in program that will cook/steam, shut-off and keep warm automatically. The water added to the cooking pot determines the cooking/steaming time (see the chart below). Following is a guideline that you may use for steaming a variety of foods.
STEAMING TIPS • Measure the desired amount of water into cooking pot with the measuring cup provided. • Use the steam tray provided and arrange food in a single and even layer in the steam tray for even cooking. • To adjust steaming times, add or subtract water amount. Water should not be higher than the steam tray. • Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times. • The steaming times on the Fresh Vegetable Steaming Chart are approximate.
SOUPS AND STEWS A hearty bowl of soup or stew is always 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, try to 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 non-stick coatings. Rinse and dry thoroughly. NOTE: If the cooking pot is still wet on the outside, a cracking sound may occur as the cooker heats up and it might damage the cooker.
ABOUT RICE Rice is a valuable source of carbohydrates. It has low fat, complex carbohydrates and is abundant in thiamin, niacin and iron. It is perfect ingredient for a healthful diet. More than half of the world's population eats rice everyday. There are different varieties of rice available in the market. You may select one that fits your eating tastes.
RECIPES AROMA FANCY RICE MIX 2 cups white rice (long grain) 1/2 cup sweet rice 1 tbsp black rice This recipe was created and tested at AROMA and has been recognized as one of the most delicious rice mix. Add water to the 2 1/2 water line. It will produce 4 1/2 cups of cooked rice. CHICKEN TOPPING WITH RICE 2 cups cooked rice dash of pepper 3 medium tomatoes 3/4-cubed cup cooked chicken 1/2 tsp salt Cook rice. Place cooked rice in a serving dish, keep warm. Peel tomatoes, place in the cooking pot.
Cook rice with 1 tsp salt. While cooking the rice, steam shrimp. Put cooked rice into a large bowl. Mix vinegar, salt and sugar. Add to rice. Mix wasabi powder with water in a small cup, set aside for 10 minutes. Put a small ball of rice in your hand and press with fingers to make a long shape. Place shrimp and fish on top of each rice ball. Serve with a small dish of soy sauce and wasabi. NOTE: If wasabi is not available, use horseradish. Wet palm with salt/vinegar mix before making rice ball.
VEGETARIAN SOUP 2 tbsp peanut oil 6 cups water 1 small cabbage 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 cup carrots 1 tsp sherry 3 celery stalks 1 tsp salt 1 scallion dash of pepper Cut cabbage, carrots, celery and scallion into strips. Heat oil in a fry pan, add vegetables and stir-fry about 2 to 3 minutes or until they begin to soften. Add water, soy sauce, sherry, salt, pepper and vegetables to the cooking pot. Cook for about 30 minutes or until done. FISH SOUP 2 cups soup stock 4 cups of water 10 oz.
Put 3 cups of water into cooking pot, and set on "COOK". When water boils, add bean curd and miso, stir. Cook for one hour. Pour into bowl, add chives and serve hot. MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP One 3-lb. frying chicken, skinned and cut into pieces 2 cups canned tomatoes 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped onions 2/3 cup canned hot California chili, diced 2 cups cooked, drained pinto beans or garbanzos Place chicken pieces in the cooking pot. Add enough water to cover. Cook until tender, about 25 minutes.
16 Cook the rice and set aside. In a fry pan, sauté fresh mushrooms and green onion in the oil. Stir in margarine and freshly ground pepper. Mix with rice. Serve hot. STEAMED BEEF WITH BROCCOLI 1/2 lb.
17 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.
