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Aroma Professional ARC-6106 Instruction Manual

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Rice Cooker · Multicooker · Food Steamer
ARC-6106

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  • Page 1 ARC-6106 Instruction Manual Rice Cooker · Multicooker · Food Steamer Questions or concerns about your 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 Professional 12-Cup Rice Cooker, Multicooker & Food Steamer! In no time at all, you’ll be making delicious rice at the ® touch of a button. Whether long, medium or short grain, this cooker is specially calibrated to prepare a variety of rice, including tough-to-cook whole grain brown rice, to fluffy perfection.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    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. 15. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs. 16. Always unplug from the base of the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord. 3.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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.

  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Steam Vent Lid Release Button Digital Display Handle Control Panel Power Cord Soup Ladle Inner pot Steam Tray Measuring Cup Serving Spatula...
  • Page 6 DIGITAL CONTROLS PORRIDGE brings contents to a boil and low simmer for button serves two purposes. ON | OFF turns the savory rice porridge. cooker on and off. The START button begins cooking on the selected function. Aroma’s patent-pending Sauté-Then-Simmer (STS ) Technology ™...

  • Page 7: 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 8 TO USE QUICK RICE The rice produced by QUICK RICE will not be to the same quality as rice made using WHITE RICE or BROWN RICE, but it’s an excellent option for cooked rice in a pinch. To use QUICK RICE, follow the steps for “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 7. Rather than pressing one of the standard rice function buttons, press QUICK RICE.
  • Page 9 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 cooker. add rice to the inner pot. Drain. matches the number of cups of rice being cooked.
  • Page 10 TO COOK RICE (CONT.) Close the lid securely. Plug into an available 120V AC Press the button to turn on the Press desired function WHITE outlet. cooker. RICE, BROWN RICE or QUICK RICE function depending on the type of rice being cooked. The indicator light will confirm which function is selected.
  • Page 11 TO COOK RICE (CONT.) For best results, stir the rice with When finished serving rice, turn the Unplug the power cord from the the serving spatula to distribute any cooker off by pressing the KEEP power outlet. remaining moisture. WARM/CANCEL so digital display reads ----. Press to turn off cooker. • Brown rice requires a longer cooking cycle than white rice due to the extra bran layers on the grain. If it appears the cooker is not immediately cooking this is due to the a low-heat soak cycle that precedes cooking to produce fluffier grains.
  • Page 12 RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE UNCOOKED RICE RICE WATER LINE INSIDE POT APPROX. COOKED RICE YIELD COOKING TIMES WHITE RICE: 39-44 Min. 2 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 2 4 Rice Cooker Cups* BROWN RICE: 72-77 Min. WHITE RICE: 43-48 Min. 3 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 3 6 Rice Cooker Cups* BROWN RICE: 75-80 Min.
  • Page 13 TO USE THE DELAY TIMER Follow steps 1 to 7 of “To Cook Rice” on pages 7 and 8. Select WHITE RICE, BROWN RICE The display will begin at 1:00 hour Press HOUR/MINUTE to modify time Once the rice begins cooking, the or PORRDIGE followed by pressing for WHITE RICE and 2:00 hours for and then press START to set.
  • Page 14 TO USE THE DELAY TIMER (CONT.) The cooker will countdown the final Once rice is finished, the cooker For best results, stir the rice with When finished serving rice, turn the 12 minutes of cook time. will beep and automatically switch the serving spatula to distribute any cooker off by pressing KEEP WARM/ to KEEP WARM. The digital display remaining moisture. CANCEL so digital display reads ----.
  • Page 15 TO SLOW COOK Add food to be slow cooked to the Place the inner pot into the cooker. Close the lid securely. Plug into an available 120V AC inner pot. outlet. • Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, check that the cooking pot is dry and free of debris.
  • Page 16 TO SLOW COOK (CONT.) Use the HOUR/MINUTE buttons Press the START button to begin The digital display will count down Once the selected time has passed, to set the time. These buttons will slow cooking at the selected time. in one minute increments from the the cooker will beep and switch adjust cooking time in one hour/ten The digital display will show the...
  • Page 17 TO STEAM Using the provided measuring cup, Place the cooking pot into the cooker. Place food to be steamed onto the Place the steam tray into the cooker. add 3 cups water to the inner pot. steam tray. • If too little water is added, the cooker will stop •...
  • Page 18 TO STEAM (CONT.) Close the lid securely. Plug into an available 120V AC Press to turn the cooker on. Cycle through MENU to select outlet. STEAM. Press ON | OFF to START. 0:05 will be displayed on screen until START is selected. •...
  • Page 19 TO STEAM (CONT.) Press START to begin steaming at the Check steamed food for doneness. If Once the water reaches a boil, the Once the selected time has passed, selected time. The digital display will finished steaming, carefully remove digital display will count down in one the cooker will beep and switch show the remaining cooking time and the steam tray.
  • Page 20 TO STEAM FOOD & SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE To steam while cooking rice, begin cooking rice by following steps 1 to 9 of “To Cook Rice” on pages 7 and 8. Place food to be steamed onto the Using caution to avoid escaping Place steam tray into the cooker.
  • Page 21 TO STEAM FOOD & SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE (CONT.) Using caution, open the lid to check Check steamed food for doneness. If Allow the cooker to continue Once the selected time has passed, finished steaming, carefully remove the cooker will beep and switch food for doneness. cooking rice.

  • Page 22: Steaming Tables

    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°F Asparagus 9-11 Minutes Broccoli 6-8 Minutes Chicken 30 Min.
  • Page 23 TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER ™ Add ingredients to be sautéed or Place the inner pot into the cooker. Plug into an available 120V AC Press the button to turn on the browned to the inner pot. outlet. cooker. • Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, check that the inner pot is dry and free of debris.
  • Page 24 TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER (CONT.) ™ Add other called for ingredients and Close the lid securely and allow the After a few minutes, the cooker will Once the meal has cooked, the liquid to the inner pot. cooker to cook. automatically switch to its “Simmer” cooker will beep and automatically mode.
  • Page 25 TO USE THE SOUP/STEW FUNCTION Add ingredients to the inner pot. Place the inner pot into the cooker. Close the lid securely. Plug into an available 120V AC outlet. • The “Soup” function is a programmed cooking setting that operates for a minimum •...
  • Page 26 TO USE THE SOUP/STEW FUNCTION (CONT.) Press to turn the cooker on. Press the MENU button to cycle Use the HOUR/MINUTE buttons to Once the selected time has passed, to SOUP or STEW. The indicator set the time. Adjust cooking time the cooker will beep and switch to light will confirm which function is in one hour/ten minute increments...
  • Page 27 TO USE THE OATMEAL FUNCTION Follow packaging instructions for Place the inner pot into the cooker. Close the lid securely. Plug into an available 120V AC suggested oatmeal/water ratio, add outlet. oatmeal and water to the inner pot. • Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, check that the inner •...
  • Page 28 TO USE THE OATMEAL FUNCTION (CONT.) Press the MENU button to cycle to Press the START button to begin The cooker will countdown the final Press to turn the cooker on. OATMEAL. The indicator light will cooking on the selected function. The minutes of cook time starting at 10 confirm which function is selected.
  • Page 29 TO USE THE PORRIDGE FUNCTION Add rice and water to corresponding Place the inner pot into the cooker. Close the lid securely. Plug into an available 120V AC water line inside the inner pot. outlet. Press the MENU button to cycle to Use the HOUR/MINUTE buttons Press to turn the cooker on.
  • Page 30 TO USE THE PORRIDGE FUNCTION (CONT.) Unplug the power cord from the power The cooker will countdown the final Once porridge is finished, the cooker When finished serving, turn the outlet. minutes of cook time starting at 12 will beep and automatically switch to cooker off by pressing the KEEP minutes. its KEEP WARM setting. The digital WARM/CANCEL so digital display display will show the number of hours reads ----.
  • Page 31 TO USE THE CAKE FUNCTION Follow instructions on cake mix Place the inner pot into the cooker. Close the lid securely. Plug into an available 120V AC packaging or recipe to mix liquid outlet. ingredients and cake mix. Add cake mix into the inner pot.
  • Page 32 TO USE THE CAKE FUNCTION (CONT.) Press the START button to begin The cooker will countdown the final Once cake is finished, the cooker Remove the cake carefully by cooking on the selected function. minutes of cook time starting at 10 will beep and automatically switch to inverting the inner pot onto a flat its KEEP WARM setting. The digital The digital display will show a minutes.
  • Page 33 TO CLEAN Remove the steam vent. Hand wash the inner pot and all Wipe cooker body clean with a damp Thoroughly dry cooker body and all cloth. accessories or wash them in the accessories. dishwasher’s top rack. • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings.

  • Page 34: 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 cooker switches to KEEP WARM mode, additional water and cooking time will soften the rice.
  • Page 35 NOTES...
  • Page 36 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE & SUPPORT Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in In the event of a warranty claim, or if service is required for this product, please material and workmanship for five years from provable date of purchase in contact Aroma customer service toll-free at: ®...

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