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20-Cup
Digital Rice Cooker
& Food Steamer
Instruction Manual
www.AromaCo.com
ARC-1010SB
Arrocera y vaporera
digital de 20 tazas
Manual de instrucciones
www.AromaCo.com
ARC-1010SB
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Congratulations on your purchase of the 20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker. In no time at all, you’ll be making fantastic, restaurant-quality rice at the touch of a button! Whether long, medium or short grain, this cooker is specially calibrated to prepare all varieties of rice, including tough-to-cook whole grain brown rice, to fluffy perfection. ® In addition to rice, your new Aroma Rice Cooker is ideal for healthy, one-pot meals for the whole family. The convenient steam tray inserts directly over th
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 1. Important: Read all instructions 13. Extreme caution must be used when carefully before first use. moving the appliance containing 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the rice, hot oil or other liquids. 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 cooker as it is extremely hot and may hea
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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 counter top or tab
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION 2 3 1 4 1. Lid Release Button 5 2. Steam Vent 3. Handle 4. Lid 5. Condensation Collector 6. Control Panel 6 7. Inner Cooking Pot 8. Serving Spatula 9. Measuring Cup 10. Steam Tray 7 10 9 8 Control Panel 11. Power Button 19 18 17 12. Digital Display 11 13. Cooking Indicator Light 14. Delay Timer Button/ Indicator Light 12 15. Steam Button/ Indicator Light 13 16. Keep-Warm Button/ Indicator Light 17. Sauté-Then-Simmer™ Button/ Indicator Light 18. Brown Rice Button/ Indicator L
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER 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 as they can pose a risk to children. 4. Wash lid, steam vent and accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 5. Remove the inner cooking pot from rice cooker and clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker. 6. Wipe body clean wit
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Cook Rice: HELPFUL HINT: • For softer rice, allow rice to soak for 10-20 minutes prior to cooking. 9. The rice cooker will beep to indicate that cooking has completed, and automatically switch to “Keep-Warm” mode. Open the lid and use the serving spatula to stir the rice. This will release excess moisture and give the rice a fluffier texture. Then, close the lid and allow the rice cooker to remain on “Keep-Warm” mode for 5-10 minutes. This will ensure an optimal rice te
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COOKING GUIDE RICE APPROX. UNCOOKED WATER WATERLINE COOKED COOKING TIMES RICE INSIDE POT RICE YIELD WHITE RICE: 30-35 Min. 2 Cups 2½ Cups Line 2 4 Cups BROWN RICE: 100-105 Min. WHITE RICE: 32-37 Min. 3 Cups 3½ Cups Line 3 6 Cups BROWN RICE: 102-107 Min. WHITE RICE: 34-39 Min. 4 Cups 4½ Cups Line 4 8 Cups BROWN RICE: 110-115 Min. WHITE RICE: 38-43 Min. 5 Cups 5½ Cups Line 5 10 Cups BROWN RICE: 114-119 Min. WHITE RICE: 40-45 Min. 6 Cups 6½ Cups Line 6 12 Cups BROWN RICE: 116-121 Min. WHITE RICE: 4
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COOKING GUIDE Inner Pot Water Lines: The water lines in the inner cooking pot may be used to measure the correct amount of water for rice. Be sure to add the desired amount of rice first. Then fill the inner cooking pot with water to the corresponding line in the inner cooking pot (i.e. 6 cups of uncooked rice would be filled to line 6 in the inner pot). This is a quick and easy way to achieve perfect rice results. USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Use Delay Timer: 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 of “To Coo
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER ™ To Use Sauté-Then-Simmer Technology: ™ Aroma’s patent-pending Sauté-Then-Simmer (STS) Technology is excellent for making delicious Spanish rice, risottos, pilafs, packaged meal helpers and more! 1. Add ingredients to be sautéed/browned to the inner cooking pot. 2. Turn the rice cooker on by pressing the POWER button. ™ 3. Press the SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER button. The sauté indicator light will illuminate. 4. Using a long-handled wooden or heat-safe spoon, stir ingredients unti
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Steam Food: 1. Add the desired amount of water to the inner cooking pot. A convenient steaming guide has been included on page 11 for vegetables and page 12 for meat. 2. Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray. HELPFUL HINTS: • Smaller foods may be placed on a heat-proof dish and then placed into the steam tray. 3. Place the steam tray inside the rice cooker and close the lid, snapping it closed securely. 4. Press the STEAM button. The digital display will show a f
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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. Place the desired amount of rice and appropriate amount of water into the inner cooking pot. See “To Cook Rice” on page 4 for details. 2. Place the inner cooking pot into the unit and begin to cook the rice. NOTE: • Do not attempt to cook more than 8 cups (uncoo
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STEAMING GUIDE VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART: VEGETABLE AMOUNT OF WATER STEAMING TIME Asparagus ¾ Cup 20 Minutes Broccoli ½ Cup 15 Minutes Cabbage 1 Cup 25 Minutes Carrots 1 Cup 25 Minutes Cauliflower 1 Cup 25 Minutes Corn 1 Cup 25 Minutes Eggplant 1¼ Cups 30 Minutes Green Beans 1 Cup 15 Minutes Peas ¾ Cup 20 Minutes Spinach ¾ Cup 20 Minutes Squash ¾ Cup 20 Minutes Zucchini ¾ Cup 20 Minutes HELPFUL HINTS: • Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water, there is no need to increase the am
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STEAMING GUIDE MEAT STEAMING CHART: Safe Internal Meat Amount of Water Steaming Time Temperature Fish 2 Cups 25 Min. 140º Chicken 2½ Cups 30 Min. 165º Pork 2½ Cups 30 Min. 160º Medium = 25 Min. Beef 2½ Cups Medium-Well = 30 Min. 160º Well = 33 Min. NOTE: • Steaming times may vary depending on the cut of meat being used. • To ensure meat tastes its best, and to prevent possible illness, check that meat is completely cooked prior to serving. If it is not, simply place more water in the inner cooki
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HOW TO CLEAN Always unplug unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning. 1. Remove the inner cooking pot. Wash it in warm, soapy water using a sponge or dishcloth. 2. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 3. Repeat process with steam tray and other provided accessories. 4. Wipe the underside of the lid with a warm, damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. 5. Wipe the body of the rice cooker and the underside of the lid clean with a damp cloth. 6. Empty out the condensation collector into a sink after each us
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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 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, Rice is too dry/hard add ½ to 1 cup of water and stir through. after cooking. Close the lid and press the WHITE RICE button. When rice cooke
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HELPFUL HINTS • Spraying the inner cooking pot with a light coating of nonstick cooking spray is a great way to make cleanup easier without adding flavor or calories to your meal. • When a recipe calls for salt, use kosher salt. It has no impurities or additives and dissolves easily. You will need to use about one and a half times more kosher salt than you would table salt. • If the rice cooker shuts off before the food is totally cooked, add more water and start the cooker again. • Stocks and b
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ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federations 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. i
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ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federations 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 glut
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RECIPES Jambalaya 1 lb spicy smoked sausage 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded 1½ cups rice 4 cups chicken broth 1 4-oz. can diced green chiles 2 tbsp. Creole seasoning Press the POWER button to turn on the rice cooker. Cut the smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, then into ¼" half circles. Add all ingredients to the inner cooking pot and mix well. Place inner cooking pot in the rice cooker and close the lid. Press WHITE RICE. The rice cooker will automatically swit
