Aroma ARC-914SBD Instruction Manual

Aroma ARC-914SBD Instruction Manual

Rice cooker & food steamer
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Instruction Manual
Rice Cooker & Food Steamer
ARC-914SBD
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  • Page 1 Rice Cooker & Food Steamer America's #1 Rice Cooker Brand* Questions or concerns about your rice cooker? Before returning to the store... Aroma’s customer service experts are happy to help. Call us toll-free at 1-800-276-6286. Answers to many common questions and even replacement parts can be found online.
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma 8-Cup Digital Rice Cooker. In no time at all, you’ll be making fantastic, restaurant-quality rice at the touch of a button! ® Whether long, medium or short grain, this cooker is specially calibrated to prepare all varieties of rice, including tough-to-cook whole grain brown rice, to fluffy perfection.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    19. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot ® steam will escape and may cause burns. 8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Aroma ® Housewares may result in fire, electrical shock or injury.
  • Page 4: Short Cord Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS DO NOT DRAPE CORD! Short Cord Instructions 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. 3.
  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    Digital Controls PARTS IDENTIFICATION white rice cooks fluffy, delicious rice automatically. Steam Vent Lid Release Handle - / + Button Lets you to adjust times for steam and delay timer. brown rice is ideal for cooking brown rice and other tough-to- cook whole grains to perfection.
  • Page 6: Before First Use

    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 properly as they can pose a risk to children. 4.
  • Page 7 TO COOK RICE Using the provided measuring cup, Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Fill with water to the line which Place the inner pot into the rice add rice to the inner pot. Drain. matches the number of cups of rice cooker.
  • Page 8 TO COOK RICE (CON'T) The rice cooker will begin cooking. The digital display will show a Once rice is finished, the rice cooker For better results, stir the rice with The COOKING INDICATOR LIGHT countdown for the final 12 minutes will beep and automatically switch to the serving spatula to distribute any will illuminate and the digital display of cook time.
  • Page 9 TO USE FLASH RICE An excellent option for cooked white rice when short on time. To use FLASH RICE, follow the steps for “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 5. Rather than pressing WHITE RICE, press FLASH RICE. Countdown will appear in display for the final 3 minutes of cook cycle. COOKING TIME WITH APPROX.
  • Page 10 RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE RICE WATER LINE APPROX. COOKED UNCOOKED RICE COOKING TIMES INSIDE POT RICE YIELD WHITE RICE: 27-32 Min. 1 Cup Line 1 2 Cups BROWN RICE: 50-57 Min. WHITE RICE: 30-35 Min. 2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups BROWN RICE: 53-60 Min.
  • Page 11 TO USE THE DELAY TIMER Follow steps 1 to 7 of “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 5. Press DELAY TIMER. Each press Once the needed time is selected, The digital display will countdown The rice cooker will begin cooking. increases in one hour increments.
  • Page 12 TO USE THE DELAY TIMER (CON'T) The digital display will show a Once rice is finished, the rice cooker For better results, stir the rice with When finished serving rice, turn the countdown for the final 12 minutes will beep and automatically switch to the serving spatula to distribute any rice cooker off by pressing twice of cook time. KEEP WARM. remaining moisture.
  • Page 13 TO STEAM Using the provided measuring cup, Place the inner pot into the rice Place food to be steamed onto the Place the steam tray into the rice add 2 cups water to the inner pot. cooker. steam tray. cooker. •...
  • Page 14 TO STEAM (CON'T) Close the lid securely. Plug the power cord into an available Press to turn the rice cooker on. Press STEAM. The digital display will 120V AC outlet. show a 5 to represent five minutes of steam time. Each press of STEAM will increase Once the needed time is selected, The COOKING INDICATOR LIGHT Once the water reaches a boil, the steaming time by one minute, up to 30...
  • Page 15 TO STEAM (CON'T) Once the selected time has passed, Check steamed food for doneness. urn the rice cooker off by pressing the rice cooker will beep and switch If finished steaming, remove food twice and unplug the power cord. to KEEP WARM immediately to avoid overcooking. Use a protective, heat-resistant glove when removing to avoid possible injury.
  • Page 16 TO STEAM FOOD & SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE Follow steps 1 to 9 of “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 5. Place food to be steamed onto the Using caution to avoid escaping Place steam tray into the rice Close the lid securely. steam tray.
  • Page 17 TO STEAM FOOD & SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE (CON'T) Using caution, open the lid to check If food is finished steaming, remove Allow the rice cooker to continue The digital display will show a food for doneness. steam tray. Use a protective, heat- cooking rice. countdown for the final 12 minutes resistant glove when removing to of cook time.
  • Page 18 STEAMING TABLES When steaming, Aroma recommends using 2 cups of water with the provided measuring cup. ® Meat Steaming Table Vegetable Steaming Table SAFE INTERNAL MEAT STEAMING TIME VEGETABLE STEAMING TIME TEMPERATURE Fish 25 Min. 140° Asparagus 20 Minutes Broccoli...
  • Page 19 TO COOK SOUPS, STEWS OR CHILIS Add ingredients to the inner pot. Place the inner pot into the rice Close the lid securely. Plug the power cord into an available cooker. 120V AC outlet. • The rice cooker will not switch to KEEP WARM until all liquid is boiled away. Follow the recipe carefully and do not leave the rice cooker unattended.
  • Page 20 TO COOK SOUPS, STEWS AND CHILIS (CON'T) Press WHITE RICE to begin cooking. Press to turn the rice cooker on. The COOKING INDICATOR LIGHT Using caution to avoid escaping will illuminate and the digital display steam, open the lid and stir will show a “chasing”...
  • Page 21 • If washing in the dishwasher, a slight discoloration to the inner pot and accessories may occur. This is NOTE cosmetic only and will not affect performance. • Hand washing will prevent discoloration of inner pot and accessories • Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma Housewares. ® Thoroughly dry rice cooker body and all accessories.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Because rice varieties may vary in their make-up, results may differ. Below are some troubleshooting tips to help you achieve the desired consistency. If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the rice cooker switches to KEEP WARM, additional water and cooking time will soften the rice.
  • Page 23 RECIPES Aroma's Favorite Jambalaya Ingredients ½ lb. spicy smoked sausage Cut the smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, then into ¼” half circles. Add all ½ lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined ingredients to the inner pot and mix well. Place inner pot in the rice cooker and close the...
  • Page 24 RECIPES Green Chile Chicken and Rice Ingredients 1½ cups rice Place all ingredients in the inner pot and stir. Place inner pot into the rice cooker, close 3 cups chicken broth lid and press WHITE RICE. Allow to cook until rice cooker switches to KEEP WARM Add 2 tbsp.
  • Page 25: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from provable date of purchase in the 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.
  • Page 26 SERVICE & SUPPORT 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.

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