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ARC-964SBD Instruction Manual Rice 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.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma 8-Cup Digital Rice Cooker/Food Steamer. In almost no time, 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 all varieties of rice, including tough-to-cook whole grain brown rice, to fluffy perfection. In addition to rice, your new Aroma Rice Cooker is ideal for healthy, one-pot meals.
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. 14. Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the rice 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs. cooker as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding.
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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.
Digital Controls PARTS IDENTIFICATION Power Button/Keep-Warm Steam Vent The POWER button turns the rice cooker on and Lid Release food warm and ready to serve. The rice cooker Handle Button automatically switches over to “Keep-Warm” once Delay Timer The DELAY TIMER button allows for rice to be ready Delay right when it’s needed.
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BEFORE FIRST USE / TO CLEAN 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 suffocation or choking risk to children. 4.
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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 desired amount of rice to the Drain. matches the number of cups of rice rice cooker.
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TO COOK RICE (CON'T) When finished serving rice, turn The rice cooker will begin cooking The digital display will countdown Once rice is finished, the rice cooker the rice cooker off by pressing the and the light will illuminate. for the final 12 minutes of cook time. will beep and automatically switch to POWER button twice and unplug the “Keep-Warm.” power cord. • If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact replacement. •...
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TO USE QUICK RICE 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. If cooking brown rice, add an additional 1½ cups water, using the provided measuring cup, to compensate for the lack of soaking time.
RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE 1 Rice Cooker Cup = 3/4 U.S. Cup RICE WATER LINE APPROX. COOKED UNCOOKED RICE COOKING TIMES INSIDE POT RICE YIELD WHITE RICE: 28-35 Min. 1 Rice Cooker Cup Line 1 2 Rice Cooker Cups BROWN RICE: 63-73 Min. WHITE RICE: 30-37 Min.
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Follow steps 1 to 7 of “To Cook TO USE THE DELAY TIMER Rice” beginning on page 5. Press the DELAY TIMER button. Once the needed time is selected, The digital display will countdown The rice cooker will begin cooking. Each press increases in one hour press the WHITE RICE or BROWN from the time selected.
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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 2 cups water to the inner rice cooker. steam tray. cooker. cooking pot.
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TO STEAM (CON'T) Each press of the STEAM button will Once the desired time is selected, the Once the water reaches a boil, the Once the selected time has passed, increase steaming time by one minute, rice cooker will beep to indicate it is digital display will count down in one the rice cooker will beep and switch to up to 30 minutes.
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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.
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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 countdown food for doneness. steam tray. Use protective gloves cooking rice. for the final 12 minutes of cook time. when removing to prevent burns. •...
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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 Asparagus 20 Minutes Fish 25 Min. 140° Broccoli 15 Minutes Chicken 30 Min.
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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 power cord into an available pot. rice 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.
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TO COOK SOUPS, STEWS AND CHILIS (CON'T) Press the WHITE RICE button to Press the POWER button to turn the The rice cooker will begin cooking. Using caution to avoid escaping begin cooking. rice cooker on. The light will illuminate. steam, open the lid and stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon.
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.
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LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE & SUPPORT Aroma Housewares Company warrants its products against defects in material and In the event of a warranty claim, or if service is required for this product, workmanship for five years from provable date of purchase in the United States. please contact Aroma customer service toll-free at: ®...
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