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Pasta Cooker | Rice Cooker | Slow Cooker
AMC-300SG
Instruction Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma® Professional™all-in-one Pasta, Rice and Slow Cooker. In almost no time at all, you’ll be making tantalizingly delicious
rice and pasta at the touch of a button! Whether penne, fettucini or angel-hair pasta, this cooker is specially calibrated to prepare all varieties of pasta and rice, including
tough-to-cook whole grain brown rice, to uy perfection.
In addition to pasta and rice, your new Aroma®Professional™all-in-one Pasta, Rice and Slow Cooker is ideal for healthy, one-pot meals for the whole family. The
convenient stainless steel steam tray inserts directly over the rice, allowing you to cook moist, fresh meats and vegetables at the same time, in the same pot. Steaming
foods locks in their natural avor and nutrients without added oil or fat, for meals that are as nutritious and low-calorie as they are easy.
Aroma’s Sauté function is ideal for the easy preparation of Spanish rice, risottos, pilafs, packaged meal helpers, stir frys and more stovetop favorites!
But it doesn’t end there. Your new pasta, rice and slow cooker is also great for soups, stews, stocks, gumbos, jambalaya, breakfast frittata, dips and even desserts!
This manual contains instructions for using your pasta, rice and slow cooker and its convenient pre-programmed digital settings, as well as all of the accessories
included. There are also helpful measurement charts for cooking rice and steaming.
For more information on your Aroma®Professional™ all-in-one Pasta, Rice and Slow Cooker, or for product service, recipes and other home appliance solutions, please
visit us online at www.AromaCo.com.
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1. Important:Readallinstructionscarefullybeforerstuse.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs.
3. Use only on a level, dry and heat-resistant surface.
4. To protect against re, electric shock and injury to persons, do not
immerse cord, plug or the appliance in water or any other liquid.
See instructions for cleaning.
5. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or
near children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit
to cool before removing or replacing parts and before cleaning the
appliance.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Contact Aroma®customer service for examination, repair or
adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Aroma®
Housewares may result in re, electrical shock or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a
counter or table.
11. Do not place on or near a hot burner or in a heated oven.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following:
13. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing rice,
hot oil or other liquids.
14. Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the cooker as
it is extremely hot and may cause scalding.
15. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.
16. Always unplug from the base of the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
17. The cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other
operating appliances. If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, the appliance may not operate properly.
18. Always make sure the outside of the inner pot is dry prior to use. If the
inner pot is returned to the cooker when wet, it may damage or cause the
product to malfunction.
19. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot
steam will escape and may cause scalding.
20. Food should not be left in the inner pot with the KEEP WARM function on
for more than 12 hours.
21. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner pot on a stovetop
or burner.
22. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove the plug from the
wall outlet.
23. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable inner pot
provided.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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24. This appliance is not intended for deep frying foods.
25. To avoid spills and burns, do not carry rice cooker by the lid handle.
26. Do not wrap or tie cord around appliance.
27. Intended for countertop use only.
28. WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord
away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet
below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONT.)
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electrical shock. The appliance is equipped with
a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding-type plug to t
the proper grounding-type receptacle. The appliance has a
plug that looks like sketch A. An adapter, sketch B, should be
used for connecting sketch-A plugs to two-prong receptacles.
The grounding tab, which extends from the adapter, must be
connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded
outlet box as shown in sketch C using a metal screw.

White
Rice
Delay
Timer
Brown
Rice
Quick
Rice
Boil
Simmer
Reheat
Sauté
Slow
Cook
Low
High
Smart
Steam
Keep
Warm
Quinoa
Inner pot Stainless Steel
Steam Tray
Measuring
Cup Serving Spatula
Handle
Stainless
Steel
Pasta
Strainer
Lid
Draining Vents
Digital Control
Panel
Digital Display
Cooking Indicator
Light
Inner pot
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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Digital Controls
Delay Timer
Allows for rice to be ready when it’s needed.
Boil
Lets you bring water to a boil with ease.
Simmer
Heats up the inner pot to the temperature it needs to with minimal
monitoring and maximum eciency.
Reheat
Will heat up the inner pot to 185º in 5 minutes and maintain the temperature
for 30 minutes.
Sauté
Allows for easy sautéing for your meals without ever having to remove
your ingredients from the pot.
White Rice
Cooks restaurant-quality rice automatically.
Quick Rice
Is a great time-saving option for rice.
Brown Rice
Ideal for cooking brown rice and other tough-to-cook whole grains to
perfection.
Smart Steam
Is perfect for healthy sides and main courses. Set the time food needs to
steam and it will shut o once time has elapsed.
KEEP WARM
The /KEEP WARM turns the cooker on and o and is perfect for
keeping food warm and ready to serve. The rice/pasta cooker automatically
switches over to KEEP WARM once rice is nished cooking.
Slow Cook
Sets to slow cook from 2 to 10 hours and is great for homemade roasts
and stews.
Low/High (Slow Cook)
The Low Slow Cook function can be set for 6-10 hours and the High Slow
Cook function can be set for 2-5 hours.
Quinoa
Is made for cooking picture perfect quinoa with merely no eort at all.

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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 properly as they can pose a risk to children.
4. Wash steam vent and all other accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Remove the inner pot from cooker and clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker.
6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.
NOTE
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
• Do not immerse the cooker base, cord or plug in water at any time.

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TO COOK PASTA
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Fill inner pot with water to desired
water line.
Turn the cooker on by pressing the
/KEEP WARM and then press boil
button to activate boil function. Wait
several minutes to allow the water in
the inner pot to reach a boil.
Placewaterlledinnerpotinsideof
cooker. Be sure that the exterior of
the inner pot is dry when inserting
inside cooker, as if it is wet, it may
damage the cooker.
Plug the cooker in an available 120V
AC wall outlet.
• Cooking times for pasta will vary depending on type of sauce used, type of pasta and other possible variables.
NOTE

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TO COOK PASTA (CONT.)
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Once the water has reached a boil,
add your pasta of choice to boiling
water. Use caution as steam will be
rising and may cause scaulding.
When pasta has reach desired
softness use inner pot lid to drain
water through pasta strainer. Use
rubber handle covers to hold inner
pot and lid as inner pot will be hot.
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Whennishedserving,turnthe
cookerobypressing /KEEP
WARM twice and unplug the power
cord.
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Press KEEP WARM to activate
function. Your food is ready to
serve straight from the pot and the
temperature willl be maintained
through the cooker.
Once water has been completely
drained, additional ingredients and
sauce of choice can be added. Mix
sauce and ingredients in well to
distribute evenly.
• Food should not be left in the cooker on
KEEP WARM for more than 12 hours.
• Cooking times for pasta will vary
depending on type of sauce used, type
of pasta and other possible variables.
• Keeping pasta in water for an extended
period of time after timer has expired will
potentially overcook the pasta. Frequent
monitoring of pasta is advised.
NOTE HELPFUL
HINTS

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Place inner pot in cooker.
Place water or desired sauce in
inner pot. Press to turn on the cooker.
Press SIMMER to activate simmer
function.
Plug the power cord into an available
120V AC wall outlet.
TO SIMMER
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Water will reach simmer in several
minutes. Add desired ingredients for
recipe.
Whennishedserving,turnthe
cookerobypressing /KEEP
WARM twice and unplug the power
cord.
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6
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• Ensure exterior of inner pot
is dry when inserting as if
it is wet it may damage the
cooker.
NOTE

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TO COOK RICE
Using the provided measuring cup,
add rice to the inner pot.
Place the inner pot into the cooker.
Exterior of inner pot should be
dry, as if it is not, it could possibly
damage the pasta cooker.
Aftercleaningandrinsingrice,ll
with water to the line which matches
the number of cups of rice being
cooked.
Rinse rice to remove excess starch
and drain well.
HELPFUL
HINTS
NOTE
• If you misplace the measuring cup, ¾ of a standard US cup is
an exact replacement.
• To add more avor to rice, try substituting 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 rice cooking times and suggested rice/water ratios, see the
“Rice/Water Measurement Table” on page 11.
• Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, check
that the cooking pot is dry and free of debris.
Adding the inner pot when wet may damage the
cooker.

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Plug the power cord into an available
120V AC wall outlet.
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TO COOK RICE (CONT.)
Press to turn on the cooker. Press WHITE RICE or BROWN RICE,
depending upon the type of rice
being cooked.
Close the lid securely.
HELPFUL
HINTS
NOTE
• Short on time? Use QUICK RICE. See more details on this time-
saving option on page 12.
• Brown rice requires a much longer cooking cycle than other rice
varieties due to the extra bran layers on the grains. BROWN RICE
on this cooker allows extra time and adjusted heat settings in order
to cook the rice properly. If it appears the cooker is not heating up
immediately on BROWN RICE, this is due to a low-heat soak cycle
that preceeds the cooking cycle to produce better brown rice results.

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TO COOK RICE (CONT.)
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The cooker will now begin cooking.
The COOKING INDICATOR LIGHT will
illuminate and the digital display will
show a “chasing” pattern.
Thecookerwillcountdownthenal
12 minutes of cook time.
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Whennishedserving,turnthe
cookerobypressing /KEEP
WARM twice and unplug the power
cord.
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For best results, stir the rice with
the serving spatula to distribute any
remaining moisture.
Oncericeisnished,thecookerwill
beep and automatically switch to
KEEP WARM.
• Food should not be left in the cooker on KEEP WARM for more than 12 hours.
NOTE

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HELPFUL
HINTS
• Rinse rice before placing it into the inner pot to remove excess bran and starch. This will help reduce browning and sticking to the
bottom of the pot.
• Want perfect brown rice without the wait? Use the “Delay Timer.” Simply add rice and water in the morning and set the “Delay Timer” for
when rice will be needed that night. See “To Use The Delay Timer” on page 13 for more details.
• This chart is only a general measuring guide. As there are many dierent kinds of rice available, rice/water measurements may vary.
RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE
UNCOOKED RICE RICE WATER LINE INSIDE POT APPROX. COOKED RICE YIELD COOKING TIMES
2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups
WHITE RICE: 27-32 Min.
BROWN RICE: 69-74 Min.
QUINOA: 22-27 Min.
3 Cups Line 3 6 Cups
WHITE RICE: 28-33 Min.
BROWN RICE: 70-75 Min.
QUINOA: 23-28 Min.
4 Cups Line 4 8 Cups
WHITE RICE: 30-35 Min.
BROWN RICE: 72-77 Min.
QUINOA: 25-30 Min.
5 Cups Line 5 10 Cups
WHITE RICE: 33-38 Min.
BROWN RICE: 73-78 Min.
QUINOA: 27-32 Min.
6 Cups Line 6 12 Cups
WHITE RICE: 36-41 Min.
BROWN RICE: 75-80 Min.
QUINOA: 29-34 Min.
7 Cups Line 7 14 Cups
WHITE RICE: 41-46 Min.
BROWN RICE: 76-81Min.
QUINOA: 30-35 Min.
8 Cups Line 8 16 Cups
WHITE RICE: 42-47 Min.
BROWN RICE: 78-83 Min.
QUINOA: 30-35 Min.
9 Cups Line 9 18 Cups WHITE RICE: 44-49 Min.
BROWN RICE: 88-93 Min.
10 Cups Line 10 20 Cups WHITE RICE: 46-51 Min.
BROWN RICE: 88-93 Min.

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TO USE QUICK RICE
WHITE RICE
UNCOOKED CUPS
COOKING TIME WITH
“QUICK RICE”
FUNCTION
APPROX. TIME SAVINGS
COMPARED TO “WHITE
RICE” FUNCTION
2 Cups 21-26 Min. 6 Min.
4 Cups 24-29 Min. 6 Min.
6 Cups 27-32 Min. 9 Min.
8 Cups 30-35 Min. 12 Min.
10 Cups 38-43 Min. 8 Min.
To use QUICK RICE, follow the steps for “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 8. Rather than pressing
one of the standard rice function buttons, press QUICK RICE.
If cooking brown rice, add an additional 1½ cups water, using the provided measuring cup,
to compensate for the lack of soaking time.
• Cooking times are approximate. Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will aect cooking time.
• Opening the lid during the cooking cycle causes a loss of heat and steam. Cooking time may be prolonged if the lid is opened before the rice is nished.
• QUICK RICE is primarily a function designed for WHITE RICE. Results from cooking BROWN RICE and QUICK RICE functions together may vary.
NOTE
The rice produced by QUICK RICE will not be to the same quality as rice made using the WHITE RICE or BROWN RICE, but
it’s an excellent option for cooked rice in a pinch.

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TO USE THE DELAY TIMER
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Follow steps 1 to 7 of “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 8.
Press DELAY TIMER. Each press
increases in one hour increments. It
may be set to have rice ready in 1 to
15 hours.
Once rice begins cooking, the
COOKING INDICATOR LIGHT will
illuminate and the digital display will
show a “chasing” pattern.
The digital display will countdown
from the time selected.
Once the needed time is selected,
press WHITE RICE or BROWN RICE,
depending on the rice being cooked.
• Due to the longer cooking time needed, brown rice may
only be delayed for 2 hours or more.
NOTE
• If you misplace the measuring cup, ¾ of a standard US cup is
an exact replacement.
• To add more avor to rice, try substituting a favorite meat or
vegetable broth or stock. The ratio of broth/stock to rice will be the
same as water to rice.
HELPFUL
HINTS

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For best results, stir the rice with
the serving spatula to distribute any
remaining moisture.
Whennishedserving,turnthe
cookerobypressing /KEEP
WARM twice and unplug the power
cord.
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Oncericeisnished,thecookerwill
beep and automatically switch to
KEEP WARM.
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TO USE THE DELAY TIMER (CONT.)
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Thecookerwillcountdownthenal
12 minutes of cook time.

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Add ingredients to be sautéd/
browned to the inner pot.
Using a long-handled wooden
spoon, stir ingredients until sautéed/
browned to the desired level.
Press SAUTÉ to begin sautéing.
Place the inner pot into the cooker. Press to turn on the cooker.Plug the power cord into an available
120V AC wall outlet.
TO SAUTÉ
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Press KEEP WARM to switch the
cooker to KEEP WARM.
Whennishedsautéing,turnthe
cookerobypressing /KEEP
WARM twice and unplug the power
cord.
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5

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TO STEAM
Using the provided measuring cup,
add 3 cups water to the inner pot.
Place the stainless steel steam tray
into the cooker.
Place food to be steamed onto the
stainless steel steam tray.
Place the inner pot into the cooker.
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HELPFUL
HINTS
• Smaller foods may be placed on a heat-proof 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.
• For suggested steaming times and water amounts, see the meat and
vegetable steaming tables on page 21.
NOTE
• If too little water is added, the cooker will stop prematurely.

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Press to turn on the cooker.
TO STEAM (CONT.)
Plug the cord into an available 120V
AC wall outlet.
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Press SMART STEAM. The digital
displaywillshowaashing5to
representveminutesofsteam
time.
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Close the lid securely.
5
9
Press + or - to adjust time. Each
press will increase or decrease by
1 minute. Steam time can be set
between 5 minutes up to 1 hour.
Once the needed time is selected,
the cooker will beep to indicate it is
setting at the displayed time. It will
beep once more and the display will
stopashingtoindicateithasset.
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The COOKING INDICATOR LIGHT
will illuminate to indicate it has
begun steaming.
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Once the water reaches a boil, the
digital display will countdown in one
minute increments from the selected
time.
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TO STEAM (CONT.)
Once the selected time has passed,
the cooker will beep and switch to
KEEP WARM.
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Check steamed food for doneness.
Ifnishedsteaming,removefood
immediately to avoid overcooking.
Use protective, heat-resistant glove
to prevent burns when handling.
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Whennishedserving,turnthe
cookerobypressing /KEEP
WARM twice and unplug the power
cord.
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