Aroma ARC-757SG/GB/GR - Rice & Grain Cooker Manual

Parts Identification

Controls/Functions

Cook
Simply press the switch down to begin cooking food.

Warm
Automatically switches to Warm at the end of the cooking cycle; perfect for keeping rice at a ready-to-serve temperature.

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 the inner pot from the cooker and clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to the cooker.
5. Wash the lid and all other accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
6. Wipe the cooker's body clean with a damp cloth.

Note:
Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma ® Housewares.

To Clean

1. Remove the inner pot when the cooker has completely cooled.
2. Hand wash the lid and all accessories or place on the top rack of the dishwasher.
3. For difficult-to-remove food stains, soak the inner pot in hot, soapy water for 20 minutes then wipe clean with a soft sponge.
4. Wipe the cooker's body clean with a damp cloth.
5. Thoroughly dry the cooker's body, lid and all accessories. Reassemble for next use.

Helpful Hints: The provided rice measuring cup is the equivalent to a 3/4 standard U.S. cup

Troubleshooting

• Rice is too dry/hard after cooking.
  If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the cooker switches to 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 thoroughly. Place the lid on and press the cook switch down. When the cooker switches to Warm mode, remove 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 Warm, use the serving spatula to stir the rice. This will redistribute the bottom (moist) part of the rice as well as release excess moisture. Place the lid on top and allow to remain on Warm mode for 1030 minutes as needed, removing the lid and stirring periodically to release excess moisture.

Note: · Because rice varieties may vary in their make-up, results may differ.

Cooking Rice & Grain

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add rice or grain to the inner pot.
2. Rinse to remove excess starch. Drain.
3. For white rice, fill the inner pot with water to the line that matches the number of cups of uncooked rice added. For brown rice or grain, see the "Rice/Grain & Water Measurement Tables".
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker then securely place the lid on top.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press the cook switch down. The cook indicator light will illuminate as the cooker begins heating.
7. When rice or grain is ready, the cook switch will automatically flip up and switch to Warm mode.
8. For best results, stir the rice or grain with the included serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
9. When finished serving, unplug the power cord to turn the rice cooker off.

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

Do not use the provided serving spatula to stir hot soup, chili, or stew.
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 simmering and sautéing.

Cooking Soup, Chili, or Stew

1. Add ingredients to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker.
3. Place the lid securely onto the rice cooker.
4. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
5. Press the cook switch down. The cook indicator light will illuminate as the cooker begins heating.
6. Using caution to avoid escaping steam, remove the lid and stir occasionally with a longhandled wooden spoon.
7. Once food is fully cooked, push the cook switch up to switch the rice cooker to Warm.
8. When finished serving, turn the rice cooker off by unplugging the power cord.

Note:

• Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, check that the inner pot is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner pot when wet may damage the cooker.
• Food should not be left in the cooker on Warm for more than 12 hours.
• To avoid rice sticking to the bottom of the inner pot, mix an additional ½ to 1 cup of water into the cooked rice if it will be sitting on Warm mode for longer than 20 minutes.

Rice & Water Measurement Table

*Cups referenced are with the included measuring cup (1 Rice Measuring Cup = ¾ U.S. Cup)

Note:

• Brown rice takes longer to cook and requires more water than white rice due to the extra bran layers on the grains.The water lines in the inner pot are meant for white rice only. Please see the charts above for brown rice and grain water ratios.
• Brown rice, wild rice and rice mixes vary in their make-up. Some variations may require longer cooking times and/or additional water in order to achieve optimum results. Refer to the individual package instructions for cooking suggestions.
• Do not place more than 7 cups of uncooked rice (6 cups of brown rice) into this appliance at one time. The maximum capacity of this unit is 7 cups of uncooked rice (6 cups of brown rice) which yields 14 cups of cooked rice (12 cups brown rice).

Grain & Water Measurement Table

*Cups referenced are with the included measuring cup (1 Rice Measuring Cup = ¾ U.S. Cup)

Note:

• Cooking times are approximate. Altitude, humidity and external temperature will affect cooking time.
• For best results when cooking barley or bulgur, let both grains sit on Warm for 10 minutes before serving.
• If rice is sticking to the inner pot throughout the cooking cycle, we suggest adding an additional ½ cup of water on top of the recommended water amount according to the chart above before beginning the cooking cycle.

Recipes

Jambalaya

½ lb. spicy smoked sausage
½ lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 10-oz. can chicken breast
1½ cups rice
3 cups chicken broth
1 4-oz. can diced green chiles
2 tbsp. Creole seasoning

Cut the smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, then into ¼" half circles. Add all ingredients to the inner pot and mix well. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker, place the lid securely on top then press the cook switch down. Allow rice to cook until the rice cooker switches to Warm. Stir and serve immediately.
SERVES 4.

Green Chili Chicken Rice

1 ½ cups rice
3 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp. onion, minced
½ tsp. salt
1 10-oz. can chicken breast chunks, with liquid
1 4-oz. can diced green chiles, with liquid

Place all ingredients into the inner pot and stir until evenly distributed. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker, place the lid securely on top then press the cook switch down. Allow rice to cook until the rice cooker switches to Warm. Stir and serve immediately.
SERVES 4.

Ham & Swiss Frittata

6 eggs
3 slices deli ham, chopped
^₁/₄ medium onion, chopped
³/₄ cup swiss cheese, shredded
- pinch of nutmeg
- pinch of garlic powder

Combine all ingredients except the cheese in a large bowl, ensuring they are evenly mixed. Pour the mixed ingredients into the inner pot then top with an even layer of cheese. Press the cook switch down and cook for 12 to 14 minutes. When the eggs are set, slide the frittata onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges to serve.
SERVES 4.

Classic Mushroom Pilaf

1 cup rice
2 tbsp. butter
1 small onion, sliced
5 large mushrooms, trimmed into matchstick-sized pieces
1 small garlic clove
1/4 tsp. cardamom
1¹/₃ cups vegetable broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup green peas

Add butter into the inner pot and press the cook switch down. Allow the butter to melt then add onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring with a long-handled wooden spoon. Add mushrooms and sauté an additional 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and rice and sauté until rice is well coated. Add cardamom, broth and salt. Cover and allow to come to a boil. Stir in peas. Re-cover and allow to simmer until the rice cooker completes its cooking cycle. Once the rice cooker switches to Warm, allow to stand 5 minutes, then fluff grains gently with the serving spatula. Serve immediately.
SERVES 4.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

2 cups apple juice
1 cup water
1 cup Irish steel-cut oats
3/4 cup diced dried mixed fruit
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. butter (optional)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 dash nutmeg
- milk, for serving

Pour juice and water into the inner pot. Press the cook switch down. Stir in oats, fruit, brown sugar, butter (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Allow the oats to cook for 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in lemon juice then ladle into cereal bowls with milk and more sugar, if desired.
SERVES 6.

Game Day Chili Cheese Dip

½ small onion, chopped
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 15-oz. can prepared chili without beans
½ cup prepared medium salsa
¼ cup black olives, sliced
1½ oz. low-fat cream cheese, cubed
1½ oz. cheddar cheese, grated
- tortilla chips, for dipping

Place the onion, oil and garlic in the inner pot. Press the cook switch down and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally with a longhandled wooden spoon as the onion and garlic cook. Add the chili, salsa, olives, cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine all of the ingredients, then place the lid securely onto the rice cooker. Cook for 4 minutes. Carefully open the lid, keeping hands and face away to avoid steam, and stir the dip. Cook again for 3 minutes. Open the lid and stir again. 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 3-6.

Pineapple Rice Pudding

1³/₄ cups vanilla-flavored rice milk non-dairy beverage
1¹/₄ cups water
4 oz. egg substitute
1 tsp. vanilla extract
8 oz. crushed pineapple, with juice
3/4 cup jasmine rice
1/3 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1 tbsp. dark rum (optional)

Pour water and 1 cup of the rice milk into the inner pot. Press the cook switch down then stir in salt and rice. Place the lid on top and allow the mixture to simmer for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3/4 cup rice milk, sugar, egg substitute and vanilla. Stir in the egg mixture, the pineapple with juice, and rum (if using). Allow to cook while stirring frequently until the mixture simmers and thickens. Once thick, switch the cooker to Warm mode. Pour the pudding into a large bowl and allow to cool. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
SERVES 4-6.

Linguine Your Way

8 oz. linguine (about 1/4 box)
2 jar pasta sauce of your choice
4 cups liquid (water or broth)
- cheese of your choice for garnish (optional)
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Combine all ingredients except the cheese in the inner pot, ensuring they are evenly mixed. Place the lid on top then press the cook switch down. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently with a longhandled wooden spoon to prevent strands of linguine from sticking. Add additional liquid if the sauce becomes too thick. Serve hot with a sprinkling of parsley and grated cheese.
SERVES 4.

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

Service & Support

Note: Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.

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
www.AromaCo.com

Or we can be reached online at:
CustomerService@AromaCo.com

Questions or concerns about your Aroma product? www.AromaCo.com/Support

Documents / Resources

References

• Kitchen Countertop Cooking Products - Aroma Housewares
• Kitchen Countertop Cooking Products - Aroma Housewares
• FAQs - Kitchen Appliance FAQs - Aroma Housewares

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