Aroma ARC-1230B, ARC-1230W - 4 in 1 Multicooker with Rice/Slow Cooker and Food Steamer Manual

Parts Identification

Controls/Functions

Rice
Cooks fluffy, delicious rice every time.

Grains
Cooks a variety of grains including quinoa, barley, farro, millet, brown rice and bulgur with ease.

Steam
Steams food from 5-30 minutes; countdown will begin when water reaches a boil.

Cake
Creates cakes and other treats.

Oatmeal
Makes quick and healthy breakfast with no need to stir.

Delay Timer
Allows for rice to be ready right when it's needed. Add rice and water in the morning and come home to delicious rice ready to eat!

Keep Warm
Keeps food warm, ready to serve. The rice cooker automatically switches over to keep warm once food is finished cooking.

Soup
Great for preparing all kinds of savory or creamy soups.

Slow Cook Works for low, medium and high heat for 1 to 10 hours depending on the heat setting. (-) or (+) Lets you adjust times for Steam, Slow Cook and Delay Timer.

( )/Start
Turns cooker on/off as well as starts and cancels any of the cooking functions.

Sauté-then- Simmer STS
Sauté foods at high heat and automatically switch over to simmer mode once liquid is added. Perfect for Spanish rice, chili, risotto, stir frys and much more!

Yogurt
Makes tasty yogurt with ease in 6-12 hours.

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 them properly as they can pose a risk to children.
4. Remove steam vent on the top of lid, condensation collector, and inner pot from the rice cooker. Wash these and all other accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Return all parts to the rice cooker.
6. Wipe cooker body clean with a damp cloth.

Note:

• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings.
• If washing in the dishwasher, a slight discoloration to the inner pot and accessories may occur. This is only comsetic and will not affect performance.
• Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma Housewares.

To Clean

1. Allow cooker to completely cool.
2. Remove the inner pot and accessories to handwash or place them in the top rack of the dishwasher.
3. Wipe the lid and the rice cooker's body clean with a damp cloth.
4. Thoroughly dry cooker body, lid, and all accessories. Reassemble for next use.

Helpful Hints:
The provided rice cooker cup is the equivalent to a 3/4 standard US cup.

Troubleshooting

• Rice is too dry/hard after cooking

If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the cooker switches to Keep Warm, additional water and cooking time will soften the rice. Depending on how dry your rice is, add ½ to 1 cup of water and stir through. Close the lid and switch to Rice. When cooker switches to Keep Warm mode, open the lid and stir the rice to check the consistency. Repeat as necessary until rice is soft and moist.

• Rice is too moist/soggy after cooking

If your rice is still too moist or soggy when the cooker switches to Keep Warm, use the serving spatula to stir the rice. This will redistribute the bottom (moistest) part of the rice as well as release excess moisture. Close the lid and allow to remain on Keep Warm mode for 10-30 minutes as needed, opening the lid and stirring periodically to release excess moisture.

Error Code Chart

If an error shows on the digital display, the following chart will help explain the next course of action.

Cooking Rice

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add rice to the inner pot.
2. Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Drain.
3. Fill with water to the line that matches the number of cups of rice being cooked
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker.
5. Close the lid securely.
6. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
7. Press ( )/Start to turn on the rice cooker.
8. Press Rice and then ( )/Start once to begin cooking.
9. The rice cooker will begin cooking. The Rice indicator light will illuminate and the digital display will show a "chasing" pattern.
10. The digital display will show a countdown for the final 10 minutes of cook time.
11. Once cooking is finished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
12. For better results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
13. When finished serving rice, turn the rice cooker off by pressing ( )/Start once and unplug the power cord.

Helpful Hints:
If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact replacement.
To add more flavor to rice, try substituting water for a favorite meat or vegetable broth or stock. The ratio of broth/stock to rice will be the same as water to rice.
For approximate rice cooking times and suggested rice/water ratios, see the "Rice & Water Measurement Table".

Rice & Water Measurement Table

Use provided rice spatula, or wooden spoon to serve rice. Metal utensils will scratch the nonstick surface.

*Cups referenced are with the included measuring cup.
*1 Rice Cooker Cup = ¾ US Cup

Cooking Grains

To cook quinoa, couscous and other multigrains follow water amounts according to package instructions.

1. Add inner pot containing grains to be cooked with the water, close lid securely and be sure power cord is plugged into an available 120V AC outlet.
2. Press ( )/Start to turn the cooker on.
3. Press Grains and then ( )/Start once to begin cooking.
4. The Grains indicator light will illuminate and the digital display will show a "chasing" pattern.
5. The digital display will show a countdown for the final 10 minutes of cook time.
6. Once cooking is complete, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
7. When finished serving, turn the rice cooker off by pressing ( )/Start once and unplug the power cord.

Helpful Hints:
For suggested steaming times and water amounts, see the meat and vegetable steaming tables. Refer to the steaming tables for meats and vegetables for hints and approximate steaming times. See the "Rice & Water Measurement Table" for approximate rice cooking times.

Steam

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add 2 cups of water to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker.
3. Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray.
4. Place the steam tray into the rice cooker.
5. Close the lid securely.
6. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC outlet.
7. Press ( )/Start to turn the rice cooker on.
8. Press Steam. The digital display will show a 5 to represent five minutes of steam time.
9. Press (-) or (+) to adjust steam time by one minute increments, up to 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, it will cycle back to five minutes.
10. Once the needed time is selected, the rice cooker will beep to indicate it is set at the displayed time.
11. The Steam indicator light will illuminate to indicate it has begun steaming.
12. Once the water reaches a boil, the digital display will count down in one minute increments from the selected time.
13. Once the selected time has finished, the rice cooker will beep and switch to Keep Warm.
14. Check that steamed food is done. If finished steaming, remove food immediately to avoid overcooking. Use a protective, heat-resistant glove when removing to avoid possible injury.
15. Turn the rice cooker off by pressing ( )/Start once and unplug the power cord.

Helpful Hints:
Smaller foods may be placed on a heatresistant dish and then placed onto the steam tray. Parchment paper or aluminum foil may be used as well. Place the paper/foil in the center of the steam tray and ensure it does not create a seal along the bottom of the steam tray. For best results, it is recommended to puncture small holes in the paper/foil.
For suggested steaming times and water amounts, see the meat and vegetable steaming tables.
The countdown feature is an excellent way to plan when adding the steam tray to ensure the rice and steamed food finish cooking at the same time.
Refer to the steaming tables for meats and vegetables for hints and approximate steaming times. See the "Rice & Water Measurement Table" for approximate rice cooking times.

Steam & Cook Rice

To steam while cooking rice, begin cooking rice by following steps 1 to 9 of Cooking Rice.

10. Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray.
11. Use caution when opening the lid, as steam may escape.
12. Place steam tray into the cooker.
13. Close the lid securely.
14. Use caution when opening the lid to check if food is done.
15. When food is finished steaming, remove steam tray. Use a protective, heat-resistant glove when removing to avoid possible injury.
16. Allow the cooker to continue cooking rice.
17. The digital display will show a countdown for the final 10 minutes of cook time.
18. Once rice is finished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
19. For best results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
20. When finished serving, turn the rice cooker off by pressing ( )/Start once and unplug the power cord.

Steaming Tables

* When steaming, Aroma recommends using 2 cups of water with the provided measuring cup.

Helpful Hints:
Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water, there is no need to increase the amount of water with a larger serving of vegetables.
Steaming times may vary depending upon the cut of meat being used.
To ensure meat tastes its best, and to prevent possible illness, check that meat is completely cooked prior to serving. If it is not, simply place more water in the inner pot and repeat the cooking process until the meat is adequately cooked.

Note:

• Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times.
• These steaming charts are for reference only. Actual cooking times may vary.
• Do not attempt to cook more than 2 cups (uncooked) of rice if steaming and cooking simultaneously.
• It is possible to steam at any point during the rice cooking cycle. However, it is recommended that you steam during the end of the cycle so that steamed food does not grow cold or become soggy before the rice is ready.
• Rice should not be left in the rice cooker on Keep Warm for more than 12 hours.

Slow Cook

1. Add food and liquid to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the cooker.
3. Close the lid securely.
4. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
5. Press the ( )/Start button to turn on the cooker.
6. Press Slow Cook once for High, twice for Medium, or three times for Low.
7. Press (-) or (+) to adjust cook time in 30 minute increments. Low time setting can be set 7-10 hours, Medium set 4-6 hours and High 1-3 hours.
8. Once the needed cooking time is selected, the cooker will beep to indicate it is setting at the displayed time. The display will stop flashing to indicate it has set.
9. The cooker will begin to slow cook. The digital display will count down in one minute increments from the selected time.
10. Once food is finished, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
11. Open the lid to check that food is done. If fully cooked, remove food for serving.
12. Turn the rice cooker off by pressing ( )/Start once and unplug the power cord.

• Use caution to avoid escaping steam when opening the lid. Stir with a long-handled wooden spoon.

Note:

• Before placing the inner pot into the rice cooker, check that it is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner pot when wet may damage the rice cooker.
• Rice should not be left in the rice cooker on Keep Warm for more than 12 hours.

Helpful Hints:
If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact replacement.
Slow cooking requires a small amount of liquid. Without liquid, the cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm.
To add more flavor to rice, try substituting a favorite meat or vegetable broth or stock. The ratio of broth/stock to rice will be the same as water to rice. For approximate rice cooking times and suggested rice/water ratios, see the "Rice & Water Measurement Table".

Using Delay Timer

Begin by following steps 1 to 8 from Cooking Rice section or steps 1 to 4 from Cooking Grains.

9. Press Delay Timer and press (-) or (+) to adjust time in 1 hour increments. It may be set 1 to 15 hours for Rice and 2 to 15 hours for Grains.
10. Once the needed time is selected, press ( )/Start once to begin cooking.
11. The digital display will count down from the time selected.
12. When the rice cooker begins cooking, the Rice or Grains cooking indicator light will remain on and the digital display will show a "chasing" pattern.
13. The digital display will show a countdown for the final 10 minutes of cook time.
14. Once rice is finished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
15. For better results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
16. When finished serving, turn the rice cooker off by pressing ( )/Start once and unplug the power cord.

• The rice cooker will not switch to Keep Warm until all liquid has evaporated. Follow the recipe carefully and do not leave the rice cooker unattended.

Note:

• Food should not be left in the rice cooker on Keep Warm for more than 12 hours.

Sauté-Then Simmer STS

1. Close lid securely after adding inner pot and then plug the power cord into an available 120V AC outlet.
2. Press ( )/Start to turn the cooker on.
3. Press Sauté-then-Simmer STS to begin heating the inner pot.
4. The Sauté-then-Simmer STS cooking indicator light will illuminate and the digital display will show a "chasing" pattern.
5. Add ingredients to be sautéed/browned to the inner pot.
6. Using a long-handled wooden spoon, stir the ingredients until desired level or doneness.
7. Add other called for ingredients and liquid to the inner pot.
8. Close the lid securely and allow to cook.
9. After a few minutes, the rice cooker will automatically switch to simmer.
10. Once the meal has cooked, the cooker will beep and automatically switch over to Keep Warm.
11. When finished, turn the cooker off by pressing ( )/Start once and unplug the cord.

Oatmeal

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add oatmeal to the inner pot.
2. Fill water according to packaging instructions.
3. Place the inner pot into the cooker.
4. Close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press the ( )/Start button to turn on the cooker.
7. Press Oatmeal then ( )/Start to begin cooking.
8. The Oatmeal indicator light of the selected function will illuminate.
9. Use caution when opening the lid as steam may escape, stir occasionally with a longhandled wooden spoon.
10. Once cooking is complete, the cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm.
11. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( )/Start once and unplug the power cord.

Do not use the provided serving spatula to sauté. It is not intended to be used in contact with high temperatures. Use a long-handled wooden or heat-safe spoon to stir food while sautéing.

Soup

1. Add ingredients to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the cooker.
3. Close the lid securely.
4. Plug into an available 120V AC outlet.
5. Press ( )/Start to turn the cooker on.
6. Press Soup and press (-) or (+) to increase or decrease the time by 5 minute increments. Soup can be set 1-8 hours.
7. The Soup cooking indicator light will illuminate and the digital display will show a "chasing" pattern.
8. Use caution to avoid escaping steam when opening the lid and stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon.
9. Once cooking is complete, press Keep Warm to switch modes.
10. When finished serving, turn the rice cooker off by pressing ( )/Start once and unplug the power cord.

Yogurt

1. Add 8 cups of whole milk to inner pot and close lid. Press ( )/Start to turn on the cooker. Press Sauté-then-Simmer STS and then ( )/Start to begin heating the milk to 180°F.
2. Open lid to stir milk every 5 minutes and check temperature with a kitchen thermometer until it reaches 180°F. Heating will take approximately 20 minutes.
3. Once the temperature reaches 180°F, press ( )/Start to cancel cooking. With pot holders, remove inner pot from cooker and place on a heat safe surface to cool.
4. Allow milk to cool to 115°F. Cooling will take approximately 30 – 45 minutes.
5. In a glass bowl, add 4 tablespoons of yogurt or starter culture. Take a ½ cup of the milk from the inner pot and add to the bowl of yogurt. Mix lightly to combine.
6. Add and stir in yogurt mixture back into the milk in the inner pot.
7. Make sure the outside of inner pot is clean and dry and place the inner pot into the cooker.
8. Press ( )/Start to turn on the cooker. Press Yogurt. The default time is 8:00 hours. Time can be adjusted to 6 – 12 hours.
9. The digital display will countdown by 1 minute increments.
10. Once incubation is complete, pour off any liquid from the top or strain yogurt using cheesecloth for a thicker consistency.
11. When finished, turn the cooker off by pressing ( )/Start once and unplug the power cord.
12. Store and refrigerate yogurt in an airtight container or transfer yogurt into small glass jars with lids as individual servings.

Note:

• Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, check that the cooking pot is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner pot when wet may damage the cooker.

Cake

1. Prepare one prepackaged cake mix according to the instructions.
2. Spray inside of inner pot with the nonstick spray. Pour cake mixture into the inner pot.
3. Place the inner pot into the cooker.
4. Close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press the ( )/Start button to turn on the cooker.
7. Press Cake then ( )/Start to begin cooking.
8. The Cake indicator light will illuminate.
9. Once cooking is complete, the cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm.
10. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( )/Start once and unplug the power cord.

Recipes

French Toast Casserole

Slice Hawaiian rolls in half and spread evenly inside inner pot. In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, half-and-half, cinnamon, vanilla extract, honey and salt. Stir in crushed pecans. Pour mixture over bread, then select Rice function. If additional cooking is needed, press Rice function again. Serve with your favorite syrup or topping if desired.
SERVES 4-6.

Jambalaya

Cut the smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, then into ¼" half circles. Add all ingredients to the inner pot and mix well. Place inner pot in the rice cooker and close the lid. Press Rice. The rice cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm once the meal is ready.
SERVES 4.

Note:

• Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, check that the cooking pot is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner pot when wet may damage the cooker.

Green Chili Chicken Rice

Press ( )/Start to turn on the rice cooker. Place all ingredients in the inner pot and stir. Place inner pot into the rice cooker, cover and press Rice. Allow to cook until rice cooker switches to Keep Warm. Add salt to taste. Stir and serve immediately as a main course.
SERVES 4.

Chili Cheese Dip

Place the onion, oil and garlic in the inner pot and press Sauté-then-Simmer STS. Use a large wooden spoon to gently stir as the onion and garlic cook. Add the chili, salsa, olives, cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine all of the ingredients, close the lid. Cook for 4 minutes. Carefully open the lid, keeping hands and face away to avoid steam burns, and stir the dip. Open the lid and stir again. Close the lid and continue cooking until the dip is warm throughout and the cheeses are melted. When done, serve in a large bowl and use the tortilla chips for dipping.
SERVES 6.

For additional recipes, visit us at www.AromaTestKitchen.com

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, 8:30am-4:30pm, 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:

Aroma Housewares Company
6469 Flanders Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, U.S.A.
1-800-276-6286 | www.AromaCo.com
M-F, 8:30am – 4:30pm, Pacific Time

Note:

• Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.

/AromaHousewares

www.AromaTestKitchen.com

©2018 Aroma Housewares Company | All rights reserved.

Documents / Resources

References

• Rice Cooker Recipes - Slow Cook, Steam and Grill - Aroma Housewares
• Kitchen Countertop Cooking Products - Aroma Housewares

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

Download Aroma ARC-1230B, ARC-1230W - 4 in 1 Multicooker with Rice/Slow Cooker and Food Steamer Manual