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Instruction Manual
Rice Cooker, Slow Cooker & Food Steamer
ARC-2006ASB

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  • Page 1 ARC-2006ASB Instruction Manual Rice Cooker, Slow Cooker & Food Steamer Professional ™ 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 12-Cup Digital Rice Cooker, Slow Cooker & Food Steamer. 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

    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. 13. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing rice, hot oil or other liquids. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs. 14.
  • Page 4 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

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION Digital Controls Steam Vent Lid Release Power Button/Keep-Warm Handle The POWER/KEEP-WARM button turns the rice Button cooker on and off and is perfect for keeping food warm and ready to serve. Delay Timer The DELAY TIMER button allows for rice to be ready when it’s needed.
  • 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 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 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 digital display will show the final minutes of cook time (12 will beep and automatically switch to the serving spatula to distribute any a chasing pattern.
  • Page 10 RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE UNCOOKED RICE RICE WATER LINE INSIDE POT APPROX. COOKED RICE YIELD COOKING TIMES WHITE RICE: 30-35 Min. 2 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 2 4 Rice Cooker Cups* BROWN RICE: 65-70 Min. WHITE RICE: 32-37 Min. 3 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 3 6 Rice Cooker Cups* BROWN RICE: 75-80 Min.
  • Page 11 TO USE QUICK RICE The rice produced by the Quick Rice function 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.
  • Page 12: To Slow Cook

    TO SLOW COOK Add food to be slow cooked to the Place the inner cooking pot into the Close the lid securely. Plug the power cord into an inner cooking pot. slow cooker. available outlet. • Before placing the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker, check that the cooking pot is dry and free of debris.
  • Page 13 TO SLOW COOK (CONT.) Each press of the Slow Cook button Once cooking time is selected, the The rice cooker will begin to slow Once the selected time has passed, will increase the slow cook time by rice cooker will beep to indicate it is cook.
  • Page 14 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 digital display will show a chasing pattern.
  • Page 15 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 (12 will beep and automatically switch to the serving spatula to distribute any the rice cooker off by pressing the minutes for white rice and brown Keep-Warm.
  • Page 16 TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER ™ 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. outlet. the rice cooker. •...
  • Page 17 TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER (CONT.) ™ Press the SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER Using a long-handled wooden Add other called for ingredients and Close the lid securely and allow the ™ button to begin sautéing. spoon, stir ingredients until sautéed/ liquid to the inner cooking pot. rice cooker to cook.
  • Page 18 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. outlet. the rice cooker. •...
  • Page 19 TO SAUTÉ ONLY (CONT.) Press the SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER Using a long-handled wooden Press the KEEP-WARM button to When finished sautéing, turn the rice ™ button to begin sautéing. spoon, stir ingredients until sautéed/ switch the rice cooker to Keep- cooker off by pressing the POWER browned to the desired level. Warm. button twice and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 20 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 21 TO STEAM (CONT.) Close the lid securely. Plug the cord into an available Press the POWER button to turn on Press the SMART STEAM button. 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 Once the water reaches a boil, the Once the selected time has passed,...
  • Page 22 TO STEAM (CONT.) Check steamed food for doneness. When finished steaming, turn the If finished steaming, remove food rice cooker off by pressing the immediately to avoid overcooking. POWER button twice and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 23 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 24 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. cooking rice. will beep and automatically switch to Keep-Warm. • Rice should not be left in the rice cooker on Keep-Warm for more than 12 hours.
  • Page 25: Steaming Tables

    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 26 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 pot. rice cooker. outlet. • Before placing the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker, check •...
  • Page 27 TO COOK SOUPS, STEWS AND CHILIS (CONT.) Press the POWER button to turn on Press the QUICK RICE button to The cooker will now begin cooking Using caution to avoid escaping and the digital display will show a the rice cooker. begin cooking.
  • Page 28 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 dishwasher. • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings.
  • Page 29: 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 30: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Aroma Housewares Company warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship for five years from 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.
  • Page 31: Service And Support

    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. 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:...
  • Page 32 COOK‘N RECIPE BROWSER ® Visit AromaCo.com/cookn to download your free Cook‘n Recipe Browser ® • Capture online recipes and organize them in electronic cookbooks • Receive exclusive recipes from Aroma and Mahatma /Carolina rice ® ® ® • Get nutrition facts for all your favorite dishes •...

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