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Rice Cooker • Food Steamer • Slow Cooker
ARC-988S

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  • Page 1 ARC-988S Instruction Manual Rice Cooker • Food Steamer • Slow Cooker 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 16-Cup Digital Rice Cooker, Food Steamer and Slow Cooker. 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-coo 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 hot liquids. 2.

  • Page 4: Short Cord Instructions

    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 POWER/KEEP-WARM Steam Vent The POWER/KEEP WARM button serves two purposes. One press of the POWER/KEEP WARM button will turn the rice cooker on. A second press wi Lid Release Handle set the rice cooker to its Keep-Warm setting. Button DELAY TIMER The DELAY TIMER sets up to 15 hours for rice 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.) Press the POWER/KEEP WARM Press MENU to navigate to the The rice cooker will now begin The rice cooker will countdown the cooking. The cooking indicator light button to turn on the rice cooker. White Rice or Brown Rice function, final 12 minutes (White Rice) and 25 will illuminate.

  • Page 9: 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 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 2 4 Rice Cooker Cups* BROWN RICE: 65-70 Min. WHITE RICE: 33-38 Min. 3 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 3 6 Rice Cooker Cups* BROWN RICE: 75-80 Min.
  • Page 10 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 11 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 half an hour press the MENU button to select from the time selected.
  • Page 12 TO USE THE DELAY TIMER (CONT.) The rice cooker will countdown the Once rice is finished, the rice cooker For better results, stir the rice with When finished serving rice, turn final 12 minutes of cook time. will beep and automatically switch to the serving spatula to distribute any the rice cooker off by pressing the Keep-Warm.

  • Page 13: To Slow Cook

    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. rice cooker. available outlet. • The Slow Cook function operates as a traditional “High” Slow Cook function.
  • Page 14 TO SLOW COOK (CONT.) Use the UP + or DOWN - buttons Once the needed cooking time is The rice cooker will begin to Once the selected time has passed, to set the time. These buttons will selected, the rice cooker will beep to slow cook.
  • Page 15 TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER ™ Place the inner cooking pot into the Plug the power cord into an available Press the POWER/KEEP WARM Press the MENU button to select th rice cooker and close the lid. outlet. button to turn on the rice cooker. Sauté-Then-Simmer function to ™...
  • Page 16 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 17 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/KEEP WARM browned to the inner cooking pot. rice cooker and close the lid. outlet. button to turn on the rice cooker. •...
  • Page 18 TO SAUTÉ ONLY (CONT.) Press the MENU button to select the Using a long-handled wooden When finished sautéing, turn the rice Sauté-Then-Simmer function to spoon, stir ingredients until sautéed/ cooker off by pressing the POWER/ ™ begin sautéing and allow the cooker browned to the desired level.
  • Page 19 TO STEAM Using the provided measuring cup, Place the inner cooking pot into the Place food to be steamed onto the Place the steam tray into the rice add 3 rice cooker cups of water to rice cooker. steam tray. cooker.
  • Page 20 TO STEAM (CONT.) Press the MENU button to select the Use the UP + or DOWN - buttons Once the needed time is selected, the The steam indicator light will to set the time. These buttons will rice cooker will beep to indicate it is Steam function.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 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 cooke food for doneness. CAUTION: Steam steam tray using a hot pad or oven cooking rice.
  • Page 23 STEAMING TABLES When steaming, Aroma recommends using 3 rice cooker 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°...
  • Page 24 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. • 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.
  • Page 25 TO COOK SOUPS, STEWS AND CHILIS (CONT.) Press the POWER/KEEP WARM Press the MENU button to select the Use the UP + or DOWN - buttons Using caution to avoid escaping to set the time. These buttons will button to turn on the rice cooker. Soup function.
  • Page 26 TO USE THE CAKE FUNCTION Follow instructions on cake mix Place the inner cooking pot into the Close the lid securely. Connect the power cord to the rice packaging or recipe to mix liquid rice cooker. cooker and plug into an available ingredients and cake mix.
  • Page 27 TO USE THE CAKE FUNCTION (CONT.) Use the UP + or DOWN - buttons Once the needed time is selected, the Once cake is finished, the rice Remove the cake carefully by to set the time. These buttons will rice cooker will beep to indicate it is cooker will beep and switch to off.
  • Page 28 TO CLEAN Remove the steam vent. Remove the condensation collector. Soak the inner cooking pot and all Wipe rice cooker body clean with a damp cloth. 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: About Rice

    ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federation Rice is the perfect foundation for today’s healthier eating. It is a nutrient-dense complex carbohydrate that supplies energy, fiber, essential vitamins and minerals and beneficial antioxidants. Rice combines well with other healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, poultry, beans and soy foods. Nearly 88% of rice consumed in the U.S.

  • Page 31: Did You Know

    ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federation Did You Know? • Rice is the primary dietary staple for more than half of the world’s population. • U.S. grown rice is the standard for excellence and accounts for nearly 88% of the rice consumed in America. It is grown and harvested by local farmers in five south-central states and California.
  • Page 32 RECIPES Sauté-Then-Simmer Risotto ™ Ingredients ¼ cup yellow onion, diced small Press the POWER/KEEP WARM button to turn on the rice cooker. Add onion, garlic 1 large garlic clove, chopped fine and olive oil to inner cooking pot. Press the SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER button.
  • Page 33 RECIPES Green Chile Chicken and Rice Ingredients 1½ cups rice Press the POWER/KEEP WARM button to turn on the rice cooker. Place all ingredients 3 cups chicken broth in the inner cooking pot and stir. Place inner cooking pot into the rice cooker, cover and 2 tbsp diced minced onion press the WHITE RICE button.
  • Page 34 RECIPES (CONT.) Rice Cooker Cupcakes Ingredients 1 box Chocolate Cupcake Mix Mix cupcake mix according to box instructions. Place cupcake cups in molds. Add Eggs cupcake mix. Place cupcakes in steam tray and close the lid. Set to the Steam function 3 cups Water according to box baking instructions (30 minutes typically).

  • Page 35: Chicken Noodle Soup

    RECIPES (CONT.) Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients 2 lbs. Chicken Thighs Add olive oil, onions and celery to the inner pot and place it inside the rice cooker. Select Yellow Onion, Cut into Small Quarters the Sauté-Then-Simmer (STS ) function and cook until fragrant or about ten minutes. ™...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    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 ®...

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