Aroma ARC-1120SBL - SmartCarb Rice & Grain Multicooker Manual

Parts Identification

Controls/Functions

( )
Powers the cooker on and off or cancels a current function.

Delay Timer
Allows for food to be ready right when it's needed with preparation up to 15 hours in advance.

(-)/(+)
Adjusts the amount of cook time for SmartCarb , Slow Cook, Soup, and Steam or the delay time for Delay Timer.

Keep Warm
Manually sets the cooker to Keep Warm mode, perfect for keeping foods at ready-to-serve temperatures.

White Rice
Cooks fluffy, delicious white rice automatically.

Brown Rice
Ideal for cooking brown rice and other tough-to-cook whole grains to perfection.

Soup
Simmers your favorite hot and hearty soups with an adjustable cook time of 2 to 8 hours.

Sauté-then-Simmer
Sautés foods on high heat then automatically switches to simmer mode once liquid is added. Great for risotto, Spanish rice, chili, stirfries and much more!

SmartCarb (White Rice or Brown Rice)
Offers a lower carb version of white or brown rice by removing starch throughout the cooking cycle.

Steam
Using the included steam tray, steaming healthy sides and main courses has never been easier.

Slow Cook (Low or High)
Prepare homemade roasts, stews and other slow cooked favorites with an adjustable cook time of 2 to 10 hours.

Oatmeal
Prepares a quick and healthy breakfast with no need to stir or monitor.

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 all accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
6. Wipe the cooker's body clean with a damp cloth.

To Clean

1. Remove the inner pot when the cooker has completely cooled.
2. Hand wash the inner pot and all accessories using warm, soapy water or place on the top rack of the dishwasher.
3. Remove the condensation collector and hand wash using warm, soapy water.
4. Wipe the cooker's body clean with a damp cloth.
5. Thoroughly dry the cooker's body and all accessories. Reassemble for next use.

Note:

• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings.
• We recommend hand washing the inner pot with warm, soapy water to lengthen its lifespan and avoid damage over time. If washing in a dishwasher, a slight discoloration to the inner pot may occur. This is cosmetic and will not negatively affect performance.
• To remove the condensation collector, squeeze both sides and pull out towards you.
• Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma Housewares.

Troubleshooting

Rice is too dry/hard after cooking

• Depending on how dry your rice is, add ½ to 1 cup of water and stir thoroughly. Close the lid and select the White Rice function once more. When the cooker switches to Keep Warm, 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

• Use the serving spatula to stir the rice to redistribute the bottom (moist) part of the rice as well as release excess moisture. Close the lid and allow the cooker to remain on Keep Warm for 10-30 minutes as needed, opening the lid and stirring periodically to release excess moisture.

Note:

• Not satisfied with your Aroma purchase? Our product experts are ready to help! Before returning, contact Customer Service at 1-800-276-6286 for product support, helpful tips and more!

Error Code Chart

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

Rice & Grain

1. Using the provided rice measuring cup, add rice or grain to the nonstick inner pot.
2. Rinse to remove excess starch. Drain.
3. For white or brown rice, fill the inner pot with water to the line that matches the number of cups of uncooked rice added. For other grains, see the "Grain & Water Measurement Table".
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press the ( ) button to turn the cooker on.
7. Press White Rice or Brown Rice, depending on the type of grain being cooked. The indicator light will illuminate and the digital display will show a chasing pattern as the cooker begins heating.
8. The digital display will count down the final 10 minutes of cook time.
9. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
10. For best results, stir the grain with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
11. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

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

Note:

• Because rice varieties may vary in their makeup, results may differ.
• Food should not be left in the cooker on Keep Warm for more than 12 hours.

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

SmartCarb

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add rice or grain to the carb-reducing inner pot.
2. Rinse to remove excess starch. Drain.
3. Place the carb-reducing inner pot with rice into the nonstick inner pot.
4. Fill the carb-reducing inner pot with water to the line that matches the number of cups of uncooked brown or white rice added.
5. Place both inner pots into the cooker and close the lid securely.
6. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
7. Press the ( ) button to turn the cooker on.
8. Press SmartCarb (White Rice) or SmartCarb (Brown Rice), depending on the type of rice being cooked. The digital display will show a flashing "20" for SmartCarb (White Rice) and "40" for SmartCarb (Brown Rice) to represent the default cooking time.
9. For softer or firmer rice, use (+) or (-) to increase or decrease the cooking time in 5 minute increments, up to 60 minutes.
10. The cooker will now begin heating and the cooking indicator light will illuminate.
11. Once the water reaches a boil, the digital display will count down from the input time setting.
12. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
13. For best results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
14. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

How does the SmartCarb function work?

• In the carb-reducing inner pot, rice is submerged in water when it begins cooking.
• During the cooking cycle, boiling water breaks down all easily-dissolvable starch molecules. Excess starchy water drains below through holes in the carb-reducing inner pot while traditional inner pots will not drain the excess.
• Rice and grains will finish off the cooking cycle by being steamed instead of traditionally sitting in its excess starchy water and reabsorbing carbohydrates.

Note:

• Because rice varieties may vary in their makeup, results may differ.
• Food should not be left in the cooker on Keep Warm for more than 12 hours.
• When using the SmartCarb functions, the flashing default "20" or "40" minutes represent the amount of cooking time remaining after the water begins to boil, not the total cook time. For cooking times, see the "SmartCarb Rice & Water Measurement Table".

Helpful Hints:
If you misplace the rice measuring cup, a ¾ standard U.S. 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 grain cooking times and suggested grain/ water ratios, see the "Rice/Grain & Water Measurement Tables".

Delay Timer

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add rice or grain to the inner pot or to the carb-reducing inner pot if using the SmartCarb functions.
2. Rinse to remove excess starch. Drain.
3. If using the SmartCarb functions, place the carb-reducing inner pot with rice into the nonstick inner pot.
4. For white or brown rice, fill the inner pot with water to the line that matches the number of cups of uncooked rice added. For other grains, see the "Grain & Water Measurement Table".
5. Place the inner pot(s) into the cooker and close the lid securely.
6. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
7. Press the ( ) button to turn the cooker on.
8. Press the White Rice, Brown Rice, SmartCarb or Oatmeal buttons, depending on the type of grain being cooked.
9. Press Delay Timer.
10. Use (+) or (-) to increase or decrease the delay time by one hour increments. It may be set to have grains ready in 1 to 15 hours for White Rice, SmartCarb (White Rice) and (Brown Rice), or Oatmeal and 2 to 15 hours for Brown Rice.
11. The digital display will count down from the input delay time.
12. Once the delay time has elapsed, a chasing pattern will appear in the digital display signifying that the cooking cycle has begun.
13. The digital display will count down the final 10 minutes of cook time.
14. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
15. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

Note:

• The cooker will not switch to Keep Warm until all liquid has evaporated.
• Food should not be left in the cooker on Keep Warm mode for more than 12 hours.

Oatmeal

1. Using the provided rice measuring cup, add oatmeal to the nonstick inner pot.
2. Fill the inner pot with water according to packaging instructions. When an oatmeal/water ratio is not available, use a 1:2.5 oatmeal to water ratio.
3. Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid securely.
4. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC outlet.
5. Press the ( ) button to turn the cooker on.
6. Press Oatmeal. The indicator light will illuminate and the digital display will show a chasing pattern as the cooker begins heating.
7. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
8. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

Do not attempt to cook more than 4 cups of oatmeal in this appliance at a time.

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

Slow Cook

1. Add desired ingredients to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid securely.
3. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
4. Press the ( ) button to turn the cooker on.
5. Press Slow Cook (High) or Slow Cook (Low) depending on the desired heat output. The digital display will show a flashing "2" to represent 2 hours of slow cook time.
6. Use (+) or (-) to increase or decrease slow cook time by 10 minute increments. Slow Cook (High) can be set 2-5 hours and Slow Cook (Low) can be set 6-10 hours.
7. Once the time has been input, the cooker will beep and the digital display will stop flashing to indicate that the time has been successfully set.
8. The cooker will now begin heating. The digital display will count down in one hour increments from the input slow cook time.
9. Using caution, open the lid occasionally and stir the ingredients with a long-handled wooden or heat-safe utensil if desired.
10. Once the time has elapsed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
11. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

Note:

• Slow cooking requires a small amount of liquid. Without liquid, the cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm.
• Food should not be left in the cooker on Keep Warm mode for more than 12 hours.

Helpful Hints:
If you misplace the rice measuring cup, a ¾ standard U.S. cup is an exact replacement.

Soup

1. Add desired ingredients to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid securely.
3. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
4. Press the ( ) button to turn the cooker on.
5. Press Soup.
6. Use (+) or (-) to increase or decrease time by 10 minute increments, from 2 to 8 hours.
7. Once the time has been input, the cooker will beep and the digital display will stop flashing to indicate that the time has been successfully set.
8. The cooker will now begin heating. The digital display will count down in one minute increments from the input cook time.
9. Using caution, open the lid occasionally and stir the ingredients with a long-handled wooden or heat-safe utensil if desired.
10. Once the time has elapsed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
11. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

Do not use the provided serving spatula to stir ingredients while using the Slow Cook, Soup or Sauté-then-Simmer functions. It is not intended to be used in contact with high temperatures. Instead, use a long-handled wooden or heat-safe utensil to stir while cooking or sautéing.

Sauté-then-Simmer

1. Place the inner pot into the cooker.
2. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
3. Press ( ) to turn the cooker on then press Sauté-then-Simmer.
4. The cooker will beep and the digital display will show a chasing pattern. The cooker will now begin heating.
5. Add oil if desired for sautéing. Close the lid and allow the oil to preheat for 2–4 minutes before adding in ingredients to sauté.
6. When finished sautéing, stir in any other desired ingredients including liquid. The cooker will automatically reduce its heat and switch to simmer mode.
7. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
8. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

Steam

1. Using the provided rice measuring cup, add 3 cups of water to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the cooker.
3. Place desired food into the provided steam tray, lower the tray into the cooker, then close the lid securely.
4. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC outlet.
5. Press the ( ) button to turn the cooker on.
6. Press Steam. The digital display will show a flashing "5" to represent five minutes of steam time.
7. Use (+) or (-) to increase or decrease steaming time by one minute increments, up to 30 minutes. For suggested steaming times for meat and vegetables, see "Meat & Vegetable Steaming Tables".
8. Once the water reaches a boil, the digital display will begin to count down from the input steam time.
9. After the selected steam time has elapsed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
10. Using caution, check to see that the steamed food is cooked. If finished steaming, carefully remove the food to prevent overcooking. Wear a protective heat-resistant glove to prevent injury as the steam tray will be hot.
11. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) and unplug the power cord.

Helpful Hints:
Smaller foods may be placed on a heat resistant 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.
We recommend beginning to steam your foods towards the end of the rice cooking cycle. This will allow steamed food and cooked grains to be ready around the same time. See the "Rice/Grain & Water Measurement Tables" for approximate cooking times.

Steam & Cook

1. To steam foods while cooking grains, begin cooking grain by following steps 1 through 6 of "Rice & Grain" section.
2. Place desired food into the provided steam tray, lower the tray into the cooker then close the lid securely.
3. Cook food according to the "Meat & Vegetable Steaming Tables".
4. After the suggested amount of time has elapsed, open the lid to check steamed food for doneness. Use caution when opening the lid as hot steam will escape.
5. If food is finished steaming, remove the steam tray. Wear a protective heat-resistant glove to prevent injury as the steam tray will be hot.
6. Close the lid securely and allow the cooking cycle to continue.
7. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm mode.
8. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) and unplug the power cord.

Do not attempt to cook more than 4 cups of uncooked rice when steaming and cooking simultaneously.
Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, check that it is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner pot when wet may damage the cooker.

Meat & Vegetable Steaming Tables

*When steaming, Aroma recommends using 3 cups of water with the provided rice 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.
To ensure meat tastes its best and to prevent food-borne illness, check that the meat is completely cooked prior to serving. If the meat is still uncooked, simply add more water to the inner pot and repeat the steaming 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.
• Food should not be left in the rice cooker on Keep Warm for more than 12 hours.

Rice & Water Measurement Table

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

Note:

• Cooking times are approximate. Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times.
• Do not place more than 10 cups of uncooked rice into the nonstick inner pot at one time. The maximum capacity of this unit is 10 cups of uncooked rice which yields 20 cups of cooked rice.
• Rinse grains before placing into the inner pot to remove excess bran and starch. This will reduce the chance of rice browning and sticking to the bottom of the inner pot.

Grain & Water Measurement Table

SmartCarb Rice & Water Measurement Table

Note:

• When cooking barley, you must use the Delay Timer for 4 hours in combination with the Brown Rice function. The additional soaking time will ensure optimal flavor and texture.
• For best results when cooking barley or bulgur, let both grains sit on Keep Warm for 10 minutes before serving.
• If softer grains are desired, add an additional 1/2 cup of water or liquid.
• Do not place more than 6 cups of uncooked rice into the carb-reducing stainless steel inner pot at one time. The maximum capacity of the stainless steel inner pot is 6 cups of uncooked rice which yields 12 cups of cooked rice.

Recipes

Pineapple Rice Pudding

Pour water and 1 cup of the rice milk into the inner pot. Press Soup then stir in the salt and rice. Close the lid securely 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 Keep Warm mode. Pour the pudding into a large bowl and allow to cool. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

SERVES 2-4.

Jambalaya

Cut the smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, then into 1/4" half circles. Add all ingredients to the inner pot except the chicken broth and mix well. Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid. Select the Sautéthen-Simmer function. Once all ingredients have been browned, add in the chicken broth and switch the cooker to White Rice. The cooker will automatically enter Keep Warm mode when the meal is ready.

SERVES 4.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Pour juice and water into the inner pot. Press Oatmeal. Stir in the 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, dried mixed fruit, and more sugar if desired.

SERVES 2-3.

Pulled Pork

Press Sauté-then-Simmer and allow the inner pot to heat for 5 minutes. Place the pork loin into the hot inner pot and brown for 4-5 minutes per side. Add remaining ingredients to the inner pot and stir. Press Slow Cook (High) and set for 2 hours, or until the meat easily shreds. Serve on warm slider buns.

SERVES 4.

For additional recipes, visit us at www.AromaCo.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

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