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Aroma Professional ARC-2010ASB Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 ARC-2010ASB Instruction Manual Rice Cooker & Food Steamer 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 Professional 20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker. In almost no time at all, you’ll be making tantalizingly delicious 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

    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: Polarized Plug

    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

    Digital Controls PARTS IDENTIFICATION Power Button Steam Vent Lid Release The POWER button turns the rice cooker on and off. Button Handle White Rice The WHITE RICE button cooks restaurant-quality rice automatically. Condensation Brown Rice Collector The BROWN RICE button 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 cooking pot into the add rice to the inner cooking pot. Drain. matches the number of cups of rice rice cooker.
  • Page 8 TO COOK RICE (CONT.) Close the lid securely. Plug the power cord into an available Press the POWER button to turn on Press the WHITE RICE or BROWN 120V AC wall outlet. the rice cooker. RICE button, depending upon the type of rice being cooked.
  • Page 9 TO COOK RICE (CONT.) The rice cooker will now begin The rice cooker will countdown Once rice is finished, the rice cooker For best results, stir the rice with cooking. The COOKING INDICATOR the final minutes of cook time (12 will beep and automatically switch to the serving spatula to distribute any LIGHT will illuminate and the digital minutes for white rice and 25 minutes “Keep-Warm.”...

  • Page 10: Rice/Water Measurement Table

    RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE UNCOOKED RICE RICE WATER LINE INSIDE POT APPROX. COOKED RICE YIELD COOKING TIMES WHITE RICE: 30-35 Min. 2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups BROWN RICE: 71-76 Min. WHITE RICE: 32-37 Min. 3 Cups Line 3 6 Cups BROWN RICE: 77-82 Min.
  • Page 11 TO USE QUICK RICE The rice produced by “Quick Rice” will not be to the same quality as rice made using the “White Rice” or “Brown Rice” settings, but it’s an excellent option for cooked rice in a pinch. To use the “Quick Rice” function, follow the steps for “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 5. Rather than pressing one of the standard rice function buttons, press the QUICK RICE button.
  • Page 12 TO USE THE DELAY TIMER Follow steps 1 to 7 of “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 5. Press the DELAY TIMER button. Once the needed time is selected, The digital display will countdown Once rice begins cooking, the Each press increases in one hour press the WHITE RICE or BROWN from the time selected.
  • Page 13 TO USE THE DELAY TIMER (CONT.) The rice cooker will countdown Once rice is finished, the rice cooker For best results, stir the rice with When finished serving rice, turn the final minutes of cook time will beep and automatically switch to the serving spatula to distribute any the rice cooker off by pressing the (12 minutes for white rice and 25 “Keep-Warm.”...
  • Page 14 TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER ™ Keep Keep Warm Warm Place the inner cooking pot into the Plug the power cord into an available Press the POWER button to turn on Press the SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER ™ rice cooker. 120V AC outlet. the rice cooker. button to begin sautéing.
  • Page 15 TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER (CONT.) ™ Add ingredients to be sautéed/ Using a long-handled wooden Add other called for ingredients and Close the lid securely and allow the browned to the inner cooking pot. spoon, stir ingredients until sautéed/ liquid to the inner cooking pot. rice cooker to cook.
  • Page 16 TO SAUTÉ ONLY Add ingredients to be sautéed/ Place the inner cooking pot into the Plug the power cord into an available Press the POWER button to turn on browned to the inner cooking pot. rice cooker. 120V AC outlet. the rice cooker.
  • Page 17 TO STEAM Using the provided measuring Place the inner cooking pot into the Place food to be steamed onto the Place the steam tray into the rice cup, add 3 cups water to the inner rice cooker. steam tray. cooker. cooking pot.
  • Page 18 TO STEAM (CONT.) Close the lid securely. Plug the cord into an available 120V Press the POWER button to turn on Press the SMART STEAM button. AC outlet. the rice cooker. The digital display will show a flashing 5 to represent five minutes of steam time. Each press of the SMART STEAM Once the needed time is selected, the The COOKING INDICATOR LIGHT...
  • Page 19 TO STEAM (CONT.) Once the selected time has passed, Check steamed food for doneness. When finished steaming, turn the the rice cooker will beep and switch If finished steaming, remove food rice cooker off by pressing the to “Keep-Warm” mode. immediately to avoid overcooking. POWER button twice and unplug the Use protective glove to prevent power cord.
  • 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 page 5. Place food to be steamed onto the Using caution to avoid escaping Place steam tray into the rice Close the lid securely.
  • Page 21 TO STEAM FOOD & SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE (CONT.) Using caution, open the lid to check If food is finished steaming, remove Allow the rice cooker to continue Once rice is finished, the rice cooker food for doneness. steam tray. Use protective glove to cooking rice. will beep and automatically switch to prevent burns when handling.
  • Page 22 STEAMING TABLES When steaming, Aroma recommends using 3 cups of water with the provided measuring cup. ® Meat Steaming Table Vegetable Steaming Table SAFE INTERNAL MEAT STEAMING TIME VEGETABLE STEAMING TIME TEMPERATURE Asparagus 9-11 Minutes Fish 25 Min. 140°F Broccoli 6-8 Minutes Chicken 30 Min.
  • Page 23 TO COOK SOUPS, STEWS OR CHILIS Add ingredients to the inner cooking Place the inner cooking pot into the Close the lid securely. Plug the cord into an available 120V pot. rice cooker. AC outlet. • Before placing the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker, ensure •...
  • Page 24 TO COOK SOUPS, STEWS AND CHILIS (CONT.) Keep Keep Warm Warm Press the POWER button to turn on Press the QUICK RICE button to The COOKING INDICATOR LIGHT Using caution to avoid escaping will illuminate and the digital display the rice cooker. begin cooking.
  • Page 25 TO CLEAN Remove the steam vent. Remove the condensation collector. Handwash the inner cooking pot and Wipe rice cooker body clean with a damp cloth. all accessories or wash them in the top rack of the dishwasher. • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings.

  • Page 26: 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” mode, additional water and cooking time will soften the rice.
  • Page 27 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 material and workmanship for 5 years from provable date of purchase in the product, please contact Aroma customer service toll-free at: ®...
  • Page 28 NOTES...

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