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10-Cup Sensor Logic™
Rice Cooker and Food
Steamer
Instruction Manual
www.AromaCo.com ARC-852
Arrocera y vaporera
Sensor Logic™
de 10 Tazas
Manual de instrucciones
ARC-852
www.AromaCo.com
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™ Congratulations on your purchase of the 10-Cup Sensor Logic Rice Cooker and Food Steamer. ® Aroma has mastered the art of cooking perfect, fluffy rice; so you don’t have to. Just add rice, water and turn the rice cooker on. The machine will automatically switch to warming mode when the rice is done. It also comes equipped with pre-programmed functions to prepare soup, porridge and slow cooked meals in addition to functions for white, sushi and brown rice. The specialized brown rice function ea
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 13. Extreme caution must be used when 1. Important: Read all instructions moving the appliance containing carefully before first use. hot water or other liquids. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the 14. Do not touch, cover or obstruct the handles or knobs. steam vent on the top of the rice 3. Use only on a level, dry and heat- cooker as it is extremely hot and resis
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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. 3. If a longer extension cord is used: a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. b. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabl
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION Steam Vent Cover Lid Release Button Lid Cooker Body Control Panel Spoon Holder Base LCD display "Start" indicator 1 hour porridge/soup MIN 2 hour Start slow cook HR "Start" steam/cook button Sushi "Menu" White Brown Menu Rice Rice button "Warm/Off" indicator Warm Delay Timer "Warm/Off" Off button "Delay Timer" indicator "Delay Timer" Timer (hrs) button Accessories Spoon Holder Diagram Spoon Soup Ladle Spoon Holder Inner Pot Measuring Cup Steam Tray 3 IDENTIFICACION DE LA
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER Before First Use: 1. Read all instructions and important safeguards. 2. Remove all packaging materials and make sure items are received in good condition. 3. Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children. 4. Wash lid and accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 5. Remove inner pot from rice cooker and clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker. 6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth. 7. Wash the steam v
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER Rice Functions: White Rice Function is the typical method for cooking rice, since white rice is the most common variety. Rice will be cooked until all water is absorbed and all that is left is delicious, fluffy rice. Brown Rice Function is ideal for tough-to-cook, yet extremely nutritious brown rice. The brown rice is soaked for 20-30 minutes prior to cooking to allow the water to soak through its extra bran layers. The rice then cooks at a lower heat for a longer time, wh
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Steam Food: 1. When steaming only, add the appropriate amount of water to the inner pot according to the food to be cooked. A convenient steaming guide has been provided on page 11 for vegetables and page 12 for meats. 2. Place food into the steam tray. Smaller foods may be placed in a heat-proof dish and then placed into the steam tray. 3. Set the inner pot into the body of the rice cooker, making sure that the exterior is clean and completely dry, then place the steam
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Cook Porridge, Soups and Stews: 1. Add ingredients to inner pot, and place pot in rice cooker. Close the lid. 2. Press the “MENU” button until the arrow is pointing to ‘1-Hour Porridge/Soup.’ Press the “START” button. 3. Heat will rapidly rise to bring ingredients to a boil, then reduce to a lower temperature. Heat will be maintained for 1 hour. 4. Cooker will automatically switch to keep warm mode when complete. The digital display will indicate the number of hours foo
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Steam Food And Cook Rice Simultaneously One of the most convenient features of this rice cooker is the ability to both cook rice and steam food simultaneously, ideal for creating delicious all-in-one meals. 1. Begin cooking the desired amount of rice. See “To Cook Rice” on page 4 for detailed instructions. Do not attempt to cook more than 8 cups (uncooked) of white rice (6 cups if using brown rice) while using the steam tray simultaneously, or the steam tray will not fi
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COOKING GUIDE White Rice/Water Measurement Chart: WHITE RICE WHITE RICE APPROX COOKED UNCOOKED WATER WITH WATERLINE RICE YIELD MEASURING CUP INSIDE POT RICE 2 Cups 2-1/2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups 3 Cups 3-1/2 Cups Line 3 6 Cups 4 Cups 4-1/2 Cups Line 4 8 Cups 5 Cups 5-1/2 Cups Line 5 10 Cups 6 Cups 6-1/2 Cups Line 6 12 Cups 7 Cups 7-1/2 Cups Line 7 14 Cups 8 Cups 8-1/2 Cups Line 8 16 Cups 9 Cups 9-1/2 Cups Line 9 18 Cups 10 Cups 10-1/2 Cups Line 10 20 Cups Brown Rice/Water Measurement Chart: BROWN RICE
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COOKING GUIDE HELPFUL HINTS 1. Rinse rice before placing into the inner pot to remove excess bran and starch. This will help reduce browning and sticking to the bottom of the pot. 2. If you have experienced any sticking with the type of rice you are using, try adding a light coating of vegetable oil or nonstick spray to the bottom of the inner pot before adding rice. 3. The chart on page 9 is only a general measuring guide. As there are many different kinds of rice available (see About Rice on p
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COOKING GUIDE VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART: V VEEG GEET TA AB BLLEE A AM MO OU UN NT T3 3O OFF3 3W WA AT TEERR SST TEEA AM MIIN NG G3 3T TIIM MEE Asparagus 1/23Cup 103Minutes Bean3Sprouts 1/23Cup 53Minutes Broccoli 1/43Cup 53Minutes Cabbage 13Cup 153Minutes Carrots 13Cup 153Minutes Cauliflower 13Cup 153Minutes Corn 13Cup 153Minutes Eggplant 1-1/43Cup 203Minutes Green3Beans 13Cup 153Minutes Peas 1/23Cup 103Minutes Spinach 1/23Cup 103Minutes Squash 1/23Cup 103Minutes String3Beans 13Cups 103Minutes Zuc
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COOKING GUIDE MEAT STEAMING CHART: Amount of Safe Internal Meat Steaming Time Temperature Water Fish 2 Cups 15 Min. 140º Chicken 2-1/2 Cups 20 Min. 165º 2-1/2 Cups 20 Min. 160º Pork Medium = 15 Min. Beef 2-1/2 Cups Medium-Well = 20 Min. 160º Well = 23 Min. NOTE 1. Steaming times may vary depending on the cut of meat being used. 2. To ensure meat tastes its best, and is safe to eat, check that meat is completely cooked prior to serving. Use a meat thermometer to see if the internal temperature i
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HOW TO CLEAN Always unplug unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning. To Clean Inner Pot: 1. Remove the inner cooking pot. Wash it in warm, soapy water using a nylon sponge or dishcloth. 2. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 3. Repeat process with steam tray and other provided accessories. 4. Wipe the body of the rice cooker clean with a damp cloth. Diagram 1 To Clean the Underside of the Lid: The underside of the lid should be cleaned after every use. 1. Wipe the underside of the lid with a
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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. PROBLEM SOLUTION Rice is too dry/hard If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the rice after cooking. 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. Close the lid, select the type of rice by pressing “MENU.” Once
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ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federation For recipes and rice information visit the USA Rice Federation online at www.usarice.com/consumer. Rice is the perfect foundation for today’s healthier eating. It is a nutrient-dense complex carbohydrate that supplies energy, fiber, essential vitamins and minerals and beneficial antioxidants. Rice combines well with other healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, poultry, beans and soy foods. Nearly 88% of rice consumed in the U.S.
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ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federation For recipes and rice information visit the USA Rice Federation online at www.usarice.com/consumer. Did You Know? • Rice is the primary dietary staple for more than half of the world’s population. • U.S. grown rice is the standard for excellence and accounts for nearly 88% of the rice consumed in America. It is grown and harvested by local farmers in five south-central states and California. • Rice contains no sodium, cholesterol, trans fats or glu
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LIMITED WARRANTY Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from provable date of purchase in the continental United States. Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace, at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the product is returned, freight prepaid with proof of purchase and U.S. $14.00 for shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma Housewares Company. Before returning an item, pl
