Aroma ARC-360-NGP Rice & Grain Cooker Manual

Aroma ARC-360-NGP Rice & Grain Cooker Manual

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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. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs.
3. Use only on a level, dry and heat-resistant surface.
4. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or appliance in water or any other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.
5. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
6. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
7. 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® customer service for examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Aroma® Housewares may result in fire, electrical shock, or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter or table.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
12. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
13. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.
14. . Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
15. 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.
16. Always unplug from the base of the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

Short Cord Instructions

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. 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.

Overview

Before First Use

1. Read all instructions and important safeguards.
2. Remove all packaging materials and check that all items have been received in good condition.
3. Tear up all plastic bags and dispose of them properly as they can pose a risk to children.
4. Remove the inner pot from the cooker and clean it with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to the cooker.
5. Wash the lid and all other accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
6. Wipe the cooker body clean with a damp cloth.

Note:
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings. · If washing in the dishwasher, a slight discoloration to the inner pot and accessories may occur. This is cosmetic only and will not affect performance. · Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma® Houseware

To Clean

1. Remove the inner pot when the cooker has completely cooled.
2. Hand wash the glass lid and all accessories or place them on the top rack of the dishwasher.
3. Wipe the rice cooker’s body clean with a damp cloth.
4. Thoroughly dry the cooker body, lid, and all accessories. Reassemble for next use.

Helpful Hints:
The provided rice cooker cup is the equivalent of a 3/4 standard US cup.

Troubleshooting

Rice is too dry/hard after cooking
If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the cooker switches to Warm, additional water and cooking time will soften the rice. Depending on how dry your rice is, add ½ to 1 cup of water and stir through. Place on the lid and switch to Cook. When the cooker switches to Warm mode, remove the lid and stir the rice to check the consistency. Repeat as necessary until the rice is soft and moist.

Rice is too moist/soggy after cooking
If your rice is still too moist or soggy when the cooker switches to Warm, use the serving spatula to stir the rice. This will redistribute the bottom (moistest) part of the rice as well as release excess moisture. Place on the lid and allow to remain on Warm mode for 10- 30 minutes as needed, removing the lid and stirring periodically to release excess moisture.

Note
Because rice varieties may vary in their makeup, results may differ.

Cooking Rice

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add rice to the inner pot.
2. Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Drain.
3. For white rice, fill with water to the line which matches the number of cups of rice being cooked. For brown rice, refer to the
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker.*
5. Place the tempered glass lid securely onto the rice cooker.
6. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
7. Press the Cook to switch down to begin cooking. The Cook indicator light will illuminate as the rice cooker begins cooking the rice.
8. When rice is ready, the Cook switch will automatically flip up and switch on to Warm mode.
9. For better results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
10. When finished serving rice, unplug the power cord to turn the rice cooker off.

Caution:
The rice cooker will not switch to Warm mode until all liquid has evaporated. Follow your recipe carefully and do not leave the rice cooker unattended.

Note
Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, check that it is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner pot when wet may damage the cooker. · For approximate rice cooking times and suggested rice/water ratios. Rice should not be left in the cooker on Warm for more than 12 hours.

Steam

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add 2 cups of water to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the cooker.
3. Place a steam tray with food on top of the inner pot.
4. Place the tempered glass lid securely onto the rice cooker.
5. Then plug the cord into an available 120V AC outlet.
6. Press the Cook to switch down to begin. The Cook indicator light will illuminate as the rice cooker begins to heat.
7. Once the suggested amount of time has passed, carefully remove the lid and check the food for doneness.
8. If food is fully cooked, push the Cook switch up to switch the rice cooker to Warm.
9. To prevent overcooking, remove steamed food immediately once it is cooked. Be sure to use a protective, heat-resistant glove when removing it to avoid possible injury.
10. Unplug the rice cooker when it is not in use.

Helpful Hints:
If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact replacement. To add more flavor to rice, try substituting a favorite meat or vegetable broth or stock. The ratio of broth/ stock to rice will be the same as water to rice. For suggested steaming times and water amounts.

Steaming Guide

Note

For approximate rice cooking times and suggested rice/water ratios. Rice should not be left in the cooker on Warm for more than 12 hours. · Altitude, humidity, and outside temperature will affect cooking times. These steaming charts are for reference only. Actual cooking times may vary.

Helpful Hints:
If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact replacement. To add more flavor to rice, try substituting a favorite meat or vegetable broth or stock. The ratio of broth/ stock to rice will be the same as water to rice. For suggested steaming times and water amounts, see the meat and vegetable steaming tables. 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. Steaming times may vary depending on the cut of meat being used. To ensure meat tastes its best, and to prevent possible illness, check that meat is completely cooked prior to serving. If it is not, repeat the steaming process until the meat is adequately cooked.

Rice Measurement Table

Note

• Brown rice takes longer to cook and requires more water than white rice due to the extra bran layers on the grains. To prevent overflow or bubbling it is recommended to cook only 9 cups of uncooked brown rice. Please see the chart above for brown rice/water ratios. ·
• Brown rice, wild rice, and rice mixes vary in their makeup. Some variations may require longer cooking times and/or additional water in order to achieve optimum results. Refer to the individual package instructions for cooking suggestions. ·
• The measuring cup included adheres to rice industry standards (180mL) and is not equal to one U.S. cup. The chart above refers to cups of rice/water according to the measuring cup provided. ·
• Do not place more than 10 cups of uncooked rice (9 cups of brown rice) into this appliance at one time. The maximum capacity of this unit is 10 cups of uncooked rice (which yields 20 cups of cooked rice).

Limited Warranty

Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the provable date of purchase in the United States. Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace, at its discretion, defective parts at no charge, provided the product is returned, freight prepaid with proof of purchase, and U.S. $20.00 for shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma Housewares 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 apply if the warranty period expired; the product has been modified by any unauthorized service center or personnel; the defect was subject to abuse, improper use not conforming to product manual instructions, or environmental conditions more severe than those specified in the manual and specification, neglect of the owner or improper installation; the defect was subject to Force Majeure such as flood, lightning, earthquake, other natural calamities, war, vandalism, theft, brownouts or sags (damage due to low voltage disturbances). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state and does not cover areas outside of the United States.

Service & Support
Aroma Housewares Company 6469 Flanders Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, U.S.A. 1-800-276-6286 | www.AromaCo.com M-F, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Pacific Time In the event of a warranty claim, or if service is required for this product, please contact Aroma® customer service toll-free at 1-800-276-6286 M-F, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Pacific Time Or we can be reached online at: CustomerService@AromaCo.com For your records, we recommend stapling your sales receipt to this page along with a written record of the following: · Date of Purchase: · Place of Purchase.

REFERENCE LINK

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