Aroma ASP-610 - Hot Pot Manual

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 suffocation or choking risk to children.
4. Wash stainless steel body and glass lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the surface of the stainless steel base and heating plate with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the base of the Hot Pot in water or other liquids.

Note:

• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
• Do not immerse the stainless steel base, cord or plug in water at any time.
• Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma Housewares.

To Assemble

1. Locate the lid handle. The screw needed to assemble the handle to the lid has been screwed into the lid handle.
   
   
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw from the handle.
   
   
3. Place the handle on top of the lid, so that it lines up with the hole in the lid correctly.
   
   
4. Place the screw beneath the lid so that it fits correctly through the hole in the lid and into the handle.
   
   
5. Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screw until the handle is securely attached to the lid.
   

To Cook

1. Before each use, check for debris on the surface of the heating plate and remove if there is any present.
2. Pour the desired broth into the body of the Hot Pot.
3. Place the body on the heating base and ensure it's properly in place by turning until both surfaces meet snugly.
4. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC wall outlet. The POWER indicator light will illuminate.
5. Adjust the temperature control dial to the desired temperature. The HEAT indicator light will illuminate, indicating that the cooking process has begun.

Recipes

Chicken Tomato Soup Base

Add oil to a large saucepan and apply medium heat. Once heated, add in diced onions and sauté until soft and transparent. Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato juice and ketchup and simmer until the consistency of the base thickens. Once thickened, stir in minced celery, chicken stock, salt and sugar. Transfer the prepared broth to your Hot Pot and bring to a boil by turning the dial to High heat. Serve and enjoy with other hot pot ingredients such as meat, vegetables, tofu or seafood.
SERVES 4-6.

Milk Broth Base

Add butter to a large saucepan and apply medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add in diced onions and sauté until transparent and soft. Pour in chicken stock, milk, salt and sugar and heat thoroughly. Transfer the prepared broth to your Hot Pot and bring to a boil by turning the dial to High heat. Serve and enjoy with other hot pot ingredients such as meat, vegetables, tofu or seafood.
SERVES 4-6.

Curry Soup Base

Add oil to a large frying pan, and apply medium heat. Once heated, add in garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant. Stir in the vegetable stock and coconut milk and heat thoroughly. Whisk in the Thai red curry paste until the paste is dissolved then cover and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the large ginger slices from the broth. Transfer the prepared broth to your Hot Pot and bring to a boil by turning the dial to High heat. Serve and enjoy with other hot pot ingredients such as meat, vegetables, tofu or seafood.
SERVES 4-6.

Sauerkraut Soup Base

Add oil to a large saucepan and apply medium heat. Once heated, add in garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant. Add in the thinly sliced pork belly and stir-fry for 5 minutes or until the pork belly has browned. Once browned, add in sauerkraut and sauté for another 6 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, salt, sugar and cooking wine and heat thoroughly. Transfer the prepared broth to your Hot Pot and bring to a boil by turning the dial to High heat. Serve and enjoy with other hot pot ingredients such as meat, vegetables, tofu or seafood.
SERVES 4-6.

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

Note:

• Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.

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