Troubleshooting - Aroma ARC-1000A Instruction Manual

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”" mode, 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.
Rice is too dry/hard after cooking.
Close the lid and press the QUICK RICE button. When rice cooker switches to “"Keep-Warm”" mode, remove the lid
and stir the rice to check the consistency. Repeat as necessary until rice is soft and moist.
If your rice is still too moist or soggy when the rice cooker switches to “"Keep-Warm”" mode, 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
Rice is too moist/soggy after cooking.
the lid and allow to remain on “"Keep-Warm”" mode for 10-30 minutes as needed, removing the lid and stirring
periodically to release excess moisture.
The bottom layer of cooked rice may become slightly browned and/or caramelized during cooking. To reduce
The bottom layer of rice is browned/
browning, rice should be rinsed before cooking to remove any excess starch. Stirring rice once it switches to
caramelized.
“"Keep-Warm”" will also help to reduce browning/caramelizing.
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