Aroma ARC-936D - Rice Cooker & Food Steamer Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following:

1. 
   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 fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plug or the 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 outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow 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 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 other than its intended use.
13. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing rice, hot oil or other liquids.
14. 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.
15. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.
16. Always unplug from the base of the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
17. The rice cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances. If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, the appliance may not operate properly.
18. Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry prior to use. If the inner pot is returned to the cooker when wet, it may damage or cause the product to malfunction.
19. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot steam will escape and may cause scalding.
20. Rice should not be left in the inner cooking pot with the "Keep Warm" function on for more than 12 hours.
21. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner cooking pot on a stovetop or burner.
22. To disconnect, turn any control to "OFF," then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
23. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable inner cooking pot provided.

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. If a longer extension cord is used:
   1. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
   2. 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.
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.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Digital Controls
	The POWER button turns on the rice cooker once it is plugged in. The KEEP WARM button is great for serving and re-heating.
	The DELAY TIMER button allows for rice to be ready right when it's needed. Add rice and water in the morning and come home to delicious warm rice ready to eat.
	The WHITE RICE button cooks restaurantquality rice automatically.
	The BROWN RICE button is ideal for cooking brown rice and other tough-to-cook whole grains to perfection.
	The QUICK RICE button is a great timesaving option for rice in a pinch. Cooked rice will not be to the same quality of the White Rice and Brown Rice functions.
	The SMART STEAM button is perfect for quickly steaming delicious meats and vegetables.
	The SLOW COOK button sets to slow cook from 2 to 10 hours. It is equivelant to high setting on traditional slow cookers.

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 as they can pose a risk to children.
4. Wash steam vent and all other accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Remove the inner cooking pot from rice cooker and clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.

NOTE

• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
• Do not immerse the rice cooker base, cord or plug in water at any time.

TO COOK RICE

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add rice to the inner cooking pot. Refer to the rice and water measurement table.
   
2. Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Drain.
   
3. Fill the inner cooking pot with water to the line which matches the number of cups of rice being cooked.
   
4. Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker.
   
5. Close the lid securely.
   
6. Plug the cord into an available outlet.
   
7. Press the POWER button to turn the rice cooker on.
   
8. Press the WHITE RICE or BROWN RICE button, depending on the type of rice being cooked.
   
9. The rice cooker will now begin cooking. The COOKING indicator light will illuminate and the digital display will show a "chasing" pattern.
   
10. The rice cooker will countdown the final minutes of cook time (12 minutes for white rice and 25 minutes for brown rice).
    
11. Once rice is finished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to its "Keep Warm" setting. The digital display will show the number of hours the rice cooker has been on "Keep Warm," beginning with "0."
    
12. For best results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
    
13. When finished serving rice, turn the rice cooker off by pressing the POWER button twice and unplug the power cord.
    

NOTE

• Before placing the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker, check that it is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner cooking pot when wet may damage the rice cooker.
• Rice should not be left in the rice cooker on its "Keep Warm" setting for more than 12 hours.

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 approximate rice cooking times and suggested rice/water ratios, see the "Rice/Water Measurement Table".
• Pressing the POWER button once at any time will cancel the current function.
• Brown rice requires a much longer cooking cycle than other rice varieties due to the extra bran layers on the grains. The "Brown Rice" function on this rice cooker allows extra time and adjusted heat settings in order to cook the rice properly. If it appears the rice cooker is not heating up immediately on the "Brown Rice" setting, this is due to a low-heat soak cycle that preceeds the cooking cycle to produce better brown rice results.

RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE

Included Rice Cooker Cup = 3/4 Standard U.S. Cup

HELPFUL HINTS

• Rinse rice before placing it into the inner cooking pot to remove excess bran and starch. This will help reduce browning and sticking to the bottom of the pot.
• Want perfect brown rice without the wait? Use the "Delay Timer." Simply add rice and water in the morning and set the "Delay Timer" for when rice will be needed that night. See "To Use The Delay Timer" for more details.
• This chart is only a general measuring guide. As there are many different kinds of rice available (see "About Rice"), rice/water measurements may vary.

TO USE THE DELAY TIMER

Follow steps 1 to 7 from "To Cook Rice" section.

8. Press the DELAY TIMER button. Each press increases in one hour increments. It may be set to have rice ready in 1 to 15 hours.
   
9. Once the needed time is selected, press the WHITE RICE or BROWN RICE button, depending on the rice being cooked.
   
10. The digital display will countdown from the time selected and begin cooking.
    
11. Once rice begins cooking, the COOKING indicator light will illuminate and the digital display will show a "chasing" pattern.
    
12. The rice cooker will countdown the final minutes of cook time (12 minutes for white rice and 25 minutes for brown rice).
    
13. Once rice is finished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to its "Keep Warm" setting. The digital display will show the number of hours the rice cooker has been on "Keep Warm," beginning with "0."
    
14. For best results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
    
15. When finished serving rice, turn the rice cooker off by pressing the POWER button twice and unplug the power cord.
    

NOTE

• Due to the longer cooking time needed, brown rice may only be delayed for 2 hours or more.
• Rice should not be left in the rice cooker on "Keep Warm" for more than 12 hours.

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.

TO STEAM

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add 3 cups of water to the inner cooking pot. Refer to the steaming measurement table.
   
2. Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker.
   
3. Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray.
   
4. Place the steam tray into the rice cooker.
   
5. Press the POWER button to turn the rice cooker on.
   
6. Press the STEAM button. The digital display will show a flashing 5 to represent five minutes of steam time.
   
7. Each press of the STEAM button will increase steaming time by one minute, up to 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, it will cycle back to five minutes.
   
8. Once cooking time is selected, the rice cooker will beep and the digital display will stop flashing to indicate it is setting to the displayed time and steaming has begun.
   
9. When the water reaches a boil, the digital display will count down in one minute increments from the selected time.
   
10. Once the selected time has passed, the rice cooker will beep and switch to its "Keep Warm" setting. The digital display will show the number of hours the rice cooker has been on "Keep Warm," beginning with "0."
    
11. Check steamed food for doneness. If finished steaming, carefully remove the steam tray. It will be hot.
    
12. Press the POWER button twice to turn off the rice cooker and unplug the power cord.
    

NOTE

• Before placing the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker, check that it is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner cooking pot when wet may damage the rice cooker.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Smaller foods may be placed on a heat-proof dish and then placed onto the steam tray. Parchment paper or aluminum foil may be used as well. Place the paper/foil in the center of the steam tray and ensure it does not create a seal along the bottom of the steam tray. For best results, it is recommended to puncture small holes in the paper/foil.
• For suggested steaming times and water amounts, see the meat and vegetable steaming tables.

TO STEAM FOOD & SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE

Follow steps 1 to 9 from "To Cook Rice" section.

10. Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray.
    
11. Using caution to avoid escaping steam, open the lid.
    
12. Place steam tray into the rice cooker.
    
13. Close the lid securely.
    
14. Using caution, open the lid to check food for doneness. If finished, remove steam tray. It will be hot.
    
15. Allow rice cooker to continue cooking rice.
    
16. Once rice is finished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to its "Keep Warm" setting. The digital display will show the number of hours the rice cooker has been on "Keep Warm," beginning with "0."
    
17. When finished serving rice, turn the rice cooker off by pressing the POWER button twice and unplug the power cord.
    

NOTE

• Do not attempt to cook more than 4 cups (uncooked) of rice if steaming and cooking rice simultaneously.
• It is possible to steam at any point during the rice cooking cycle. However, it is recommended that you steam during the end of the cycle so that steamed food does not grow cold or become soggy before the rice is ready.
• Rice should not be left in the rice cooker on "Keep Warm" for more than 12 hours.

HELPFUL HINTS

• The countdown feature is an excellent way to plan when to add the steam tray to ensure rice and steamed food finish cooking at the same time.
• Refer to the steaming tables for meats and vegetables for hints and approximate steaming times. See the "Rice/Water Measurement Table" for approximate rice cooking times.

STEAMING TABLES

When steaming, Aroma recommends using 3 cups of water with the provided measuring cup.

HELPFUL HINTS

• 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, simply place more water in the inner cooking pot and repeat the cooking process until the meat is adequately cooked.

NOTE

• Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times.
• These steaming charts are for reference only. Actual cooking times may vary.

TO COOK SOUP, CHILI OR STEW

1. Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot.
   
2. Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker.
   
3. Close the lid securely.
   
4. Plug the cord into an available outlet.
   
5. Press the POWER button to turn the rice cooker on.
   
6. Press the WHITE RICE button to begin cooking.
   
7. Using caution to avoid escaping steam, open the lid and stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon.
   
8. Once cooking is complete, press the KEEP WARM button to switch the rice cooker to its "Keep Warm" setting.
   
9. When finished serving, turn the rice cooker off by pressing the POWER button twice and unplug the power cord.
   

• The rice cooker will not switch to its "Keep Warm" setting until all liquid is boiled away. Follow the recipe carefully and do not leave the rice cooker unattended.

NOTE

• Food should not be left in the rice cooker on its "Keep Warm" setting for more than 12 hours.

TO CLEAN

1. Remove the steam vent.
   
2. Remove the condensation collector.
   
3. Soak the inner cooking pot and all accessories or wash them in the dishwasher. Place plastic accessories on the top rack of the dishwasher.
   
4. Wipe rice cooker body clean with a damp cloth.
   
5. Thoroughly dry rice cooker body and all accessories. Reassemble for next use.
   

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 Housewares.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Because rice varieties may vary in their make-up, results may differ. Below are some Because rice varieties may vary in their make-up, results may differ. Below are some troubleshooting tips to help you achieve the desired consistency.

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. $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 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 legal rights, which may vary from state to state, and does not cover areas outside the United States.

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SERVICE & SUPPORT

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1-800-276-6286
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Or we can be reached online at CustomerService@AromaCo.com.

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NOTE

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