Aroma AHP-312 User manual

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AHP-312
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Double Burner Hot Plate

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Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances,
including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Important: Read all instructions
carefully before first use.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock,
fire, and injury to persons, do not
immerse cord, plug or the appliance
itself in water or any other liquid. See
instructions for cleaning.
4. Close supervision is necessary when
the appliance is used by or near
children. This appliance is not intended
for use by children.
5. Prior to plugging appliance into
the wall outlet, ensure temperature
control switches are set to “OFF” (•• •)
position. To disconnect completely, set
temperature control dial to “•• •” and
unplug the hot plate.
6. Unplug from the wall outlet when not
in use and before cleaning. Allow unit
to cool completly 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. Using attachments or accessories
other than those supplied by Aroma
Housewares can create a hazard. Do
not use incompatible parts.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over the edge of
table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot burner
or in a heated oven.
12. Do not use appliance for other than its
intended use.
13. Do not clean with metal scouring pads.
Pieces may break o the pad and
damage electrical parts, creating a
risk of electric shock. Metal-scouring
pads may damage the steel finish.
14. When in use, keep hot plate a
minimum of 10-12 inches away from
walls. Place on a stable, heat-resistant
surface and in a well-ventilated area.
Place the appliance on a dry and
horizontal surface.
15. A fire may occur if the hot plate is
covered or touching flammable
material, such as curtains, draperies,
walls and the like, while in operation.
16. Do not place any flammable materials
in or on the hot plate, such as paper,
cardboard, plastic, etc.
17. To ensure an optimum performance
life for the hot plate, avoid dropping
any food on the heating element.
18. Always unplug from the plug gripping
area. Never pull on the cord.
19. If the electric circuit in use is
overloaded with other appliances, this
appliance may not operate properly.
The appliance should be operated on
a separate electrical circuit from other
operating appliances.
20. Clean the appliance regularly, as
a build-up of grease poses a fire
hazard.
21. Always allow the appliance to cool
completly before cleaning.
22. Do not attempt to move the appliance
with cookware on top.
23. Do not plug in or operate
with wet hands.
24. Intended for countertop use only.
25. Notice: This double burner range is
manufactured with one low wattage
burner and one higher wattage burner.
The lower wattage burner will not glow
bright red like the other burner. Please
note that this is not a malfunction.
3.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
4.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
(CONT.
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
tabletop where it can be pulled
by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
DO NOT
DRAPE CORD!
KEEP AWAY
FROM CHILDREN!
Short Cord Instructions

Parts Identification
5.
Temperature
Dial/ O
Control Knob
Hot Plate
Body
Controls/Functions
Temperature Dial/
O Control Knob
Sets temperature to desired heat and turns the
heating element o (•• •)
Indicator Lights
Heating Elements

6.
T C
1. Always unplug unit and allow to cool completely
before cleaning.
2. Turn the temperature control knob to the
“•• •” position and then unplug the appliance.
3. Wait for the hot plate to cool completely before
cleaning.
4. Clean the body of the hot plate with a damp cloth
using a non-abrasive household detergent. Wipe
it thoroughly clean.
5. Clean the cooking plate surfaces with household
cleaning powder and wipe clean with a damp
cloth. Let it dry before its next use.
6. Commercial cleaners made specifically for hot
plates are recommended as they help preserve
the original finish of the hot plate.
1. Read all instructions and important safeguards.
2. Remove all packaging materials and check that the
item has been received in good condition.
3. In a well ventilated area, turn the hot plate ON to the
highest heat setting without any food or material
on it. Let run for about 15 minutes to burn o any
residue left from the manufacturer. Some odor and
smoke is normal. Once ran for 15 minutes, turn o.
(See Side Note)
4. Place the hot plate on a flat, sturdy and heat-
resistant surface.
5. Set the temperature control knob to the “•• •”
position.
6. Plug the hot plate into an available wall outlet.
7. Without placing any pots or pans on the hot plate,
turn the Temperature Control Knob to HIGH for 8 to
10 minutes to heat the unit thoroughly.
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1. For the most ecient operation of the hot plate,
use pots and pans that are in good condition.
They should have a solid and flat base to ensure
proper contact with the heating element.
2. Use pots and pans whose bottoms have diameters
between 6½” to 7” and with a maximum cooking
capacity of 1½ quarts.
Note:
IMPORTANT! The
initial start should
be the only time the
hotplate is turned
ON without a cooking
utensil on it.
· Do not use harsh or
abrasive cleaners.
· Do not immerse any
part of appliance or
power cord in water or
any other liquid.
. The electric burner is
NOT dishwasher safe
and must be wiped
only.
. The appliance might
smoke in the first ten
minutes heating.
· Any other servicing
should be performed
by Aroma®Housewares

Note:
· Do not use pots and
pans with uneven
bottoms for cooking on
the hot plate.
· Never heat food
directly on the hot
plate as doing so will
pose a risk of fire or
electric shock.
· The hot plate must be
turned to the
“•• •”position and
disconnected from
power when not in use.
· The pots and pans
to be used on the hot
plate should not extend
beyond the hot plate
itself or prevent access
to the temperature
control knob.
7.
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1. Place the pot or pan to be used onto the hot
plate.
2. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC
wall outlet.
3. Turn the temperature control knob to the
desired setting.
4. Cook food as instructed by the recipe.
5. After cooking is finished, turn the temperature
control knob to the “•• •” position and unplug.
Caution:
Do not touch the heating
element or the body of
the hot plate while in
operation as it will be
extremely hot.
The hot plate heating
elements will remain hot
for some time, even after
they have been turned
to the “•• •” position.
Always wait for the hot
plates to cool completely
before cleaning or storing.
Do not immerse the hot
plate in any liquid.
Do not allow the power
cord to come in contact
with any hot surfaces on
the hot plate.
Do not leave the hot
plate unattended while in
operation.
Avoid dripping liquids on
the surface of the hot plate
while cooking.
Temperature Guide
Setting
1 -
(Warm)
Great for keeping cooked foods at an
ideal temperature for serving.
2 - 3
(Low)
Use for simmering, stewing, slow
cooking, poaching, braising and
applying gentle heat to foods that can
burn or scorch easily, such as cream
based sauces, delicate meats and
seafood.
3 - 4
(Medium)
Ideal for pan frying, deep frying foods
like chicken wings and potato wedges,
and it's also the perfect setting for
cooking soups.
5
(High)
Use the this setting when sautéing or
stir frying, bringing water to a boil, in
preparation for soups or stock or for
steaming foods such as artichokes and
broccoli.

8.
Squeeze limes over the chicken breasts.
Season both sides of each breast with chili
powder, salt, cumin and ginger.
Creamy Chicken with Pasta
4
1 cup
2
2 tbsp
½ cup
2 tbsp
1 tsp
8 oz.
½ tsp
boneless, skinless chicken
breasts
diced onions
minced shallots
extra virgin olive oil
heavy cream (or half and half)
finely chopped fresh tarragon
white wine
angel hair pasta (cooked)
fresh ground pepper (plus additional
pepper to season the chicken)
Heat the olive oil in a skillet on HIGH. Season
both sides of each chicken breast with salt and
pepper. Cooking in batches, brown the chicken
breasts on each side (about 5 to 8 minutes per
side). Remove the chicken breasts as soon
as the meat is cooked through. After removing
the chicken breasts, add onions, shallots
and white wine to the skillet and cook until
the onions become soft and translucent. Add
cream, salt, pepper, and tarragon to the skillet
and cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes.
(Add ½ cup of chicken stock if more liquid is
desired). Place the cooked chicken breasts on
the cooked pasta and ladle the cream sauce
over the chicken and pasta.
SERVES 4.
Santa Fe Chicken with Salsa
4
½ tsp
½ tsp
1 tsp
2 - 3
1 tsp
½ jar
¼ cup
boneless, skinless chicken
breasts
red chili powder
salt
cumin
limes
fresh grated ginger
medium salsa
finely chopped cilantro
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9.
Spicy Skirt Steak
1 ½ lbs
2 tbsp
1 can
⁄ cup
Steak Marinade
2 tbsp
2 tsp
2 tsp
2
2 tsp
2 tbsp
skirt steak (trimmed of fat)
finely minced garlic
crushed tomatoes (15 ½ oz)
chopped cilantro
extra virgin olive oil
brown sugar
fresh ground pepper
jalapeños
ground cinnamon
lime juice
Allow the chicken to rest for 30 minutes in
the refrigerator. Bring a skillet to high heat
and brown the chicken breasts on each side in
batches (about 5 to 8 minutes per side). After the
meat has cooked through, remove the breasts
and cut into strips. Serve topped with salsa and
cilantro.
SERVES 4.
Mix the ingredients for the marinade together in
a large bowl. Place the skirt steak in the mixture
and allow the steak to marinate for at least 2
hours in the refrigerator (it will be more flavorful
if left overnight). Heat the olive oil in a skillet
on high heat. Carefully transfer the steak to the
skillet and brown both sides (approximately 3
minutes per side). Once the steak reaches the
desired doneness, remove the steak and add the
garlic and tomatoes to the skillet.
Allow the tomatoes and garlic to simmer on
MEDIUM for 2 minutes. Slice the steak thinly
across the grain. Serve hot, topped with tomato
sauce and cilantro.
SERVES 4.
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10.
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Spring Vegetable Sauté
2 tbsp
3
½ lb
1 lb
1 can
1 can
1 tsp
½ tsp
1 tsp
extra virgin olive oil
shallots (cut crosswise into thin
slices)
sugar snap peas
asparagus
lima beans (15 oz. drained of
juices)
corn kernels (15 oz. drained of
juices)
lemon juice
minced lemon zest
salt
Wash and dry the asparagus. Using a
vegetable peeler, shave the skin o of the
bottom half of each stalk. Cut the asparagus
diagonally into slices roughly ⁄ inch wide.
Wash the sugar snap peas. Trim and remove
strings. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet on
MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Sauté the shallots until
they are tender. Remove the shallots. Turn the
heat to HIGH. Add the snap peas along with
½ tsp of salt and sauté until tender. Return the
shallots to the skillet and add the remaining 1
tbsp of olive oil with the asparagus and ½ tsp
of salt. Sauté until the asparagus is tender.
Add the corn and lima beans and stir for 1 to 2
minutes. Add lemon zest and lemon juice. Stir
to thoroughly heat.
SERVES 4.

Aroma Housewares Company
6469 Flanders Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, U.S.A.
1-800-276-6286 |www.AromaCo.com
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Note:
· Proof of purchase is
required for all warranty
claims.
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Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product
against defects in material and workmanship for one year
from provable date of purchase in the United States.
Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company
will repair or replace, at its discretion, defective parts
at no charge, provided the product is returned, freight
prepaid with proof of purchase and U.S. $25.00 for
shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma
Housewares Company. Before returning an item, please
call the toll free number below for a return authorization
number. Allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping.
This warranty does not apply if the warranty period
expired; the product has been modified by any
unauthorized service center or personnel; the defect
was subject to abuse, improper use not conforming to
product manual instructions, or environmental conditions
more severe than those specified in the manual
and specification, neglect of the owner or improper
installation; the defect was subject to Force Majeure such
as flood, lightning, earthquake, other natural calamities,
war, vandalism, theft, brownouts or sags (damage due to
low voltage disturbances).
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may
vary from state to state, and does not cover areas outside
of the United States.
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:
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receipt to this page along with a written record of the
following:
· Date of Purchase:
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