Aroma ARC-5200SB User manual

AROMA
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iNnstruction manual
ARC-52005B
Rice & Grain Multicooker
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VAN IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances,
including the following:
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3.
Important: Read all instructions
carefully before first use.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the
handles or knobs.
Use only on a level, dry and heat-
resistant surface.
To protect against fire, electric shock
and injury to persons, do not immerse
cord, plug or the appliance in water
or any other liquid. See instructions for
cleaning.
Close supervision is necessary when
the appliance is used by or near
children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool
before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning the appliance.
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.
The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by Aroma®
Housewares may result in fire,
electrical shock or injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or
hang over the edge of a counter or
table.
. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven.
Do not use the appliance for anything
other than its intended use.
Extreme caution must be used when
moving the appliance containing rice,
hot oil or other liquids.
Do not touch, cover or obstruct the
steam vent on the top of the cooker
as it is extremely hot and may cause
scalding.
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23.
Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.
Always unplug from the plug gripping
area. Never pull on the cord.
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.
Always make sure the outside of the
inner pot is dry prior fo use. If the inner
pot is returned to the cooker when wet,
it may damage or cause the product to
malfunction.
Use extreme caution when opening the
lid during or after cooking. Hot steam
will escape and may cause scalding.
Food should not be left in the inner pot
with the Keep Warm function on for
more than 12 hours.
To prevent damage or deformation,
do not use the inner pot on a stovetop
or burner.
To disconnect, first power off the unit,
then remove the plug from the wall
outlet.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, cook only in the
removable inner pot provided.
24. Do not wrap or tie cord around
appliance.
25. CAUTION: Intended for countertop use
only.
26. 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.
27.To avoid spills and burns, do not carry
cooker by the lid handle.
28. CAUTION: Do not use for deep frying.
29. Do not immerse in water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS .

VAN IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Short Cord Instructions
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from it being
grabbed by children, and becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
WARNING
Spilled food can cause serious burns.
Keep appliance & cord away from children.
NEVER
« Drape cord over edge of counter.
+ Use outlet below counter.
- Use extension cord.
Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other);
follow the instructions below:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is infended to fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully info the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fif, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Parts Identification
Inner Pot
Steam Tray
Rice Measuring
Serving Spatula
& Soup Ladle
Lid Release
Button
Handle
Steam Vent
Cool-Touch Lid
Condensation
Collector
Digital Display
Stainless Steel
Body
| Control Panel
Digital Controls
(©)
Turns the cooker on/off or cancels
a current function.
Keep Warm
Perfect for keeping food at a
ready-fo-serve femperature
(+) or (=)
Allows you fo adjust times for Steam,
Delay Timer, Slow Cook, Eggs and
Soup.
Delay Timer
Allows for food to be ready right
when if's needed. Add ingredients
in the morning and come home to
delicious meals ready fo eat!
Slow Cook
Slow cooks medls from 2 to 10
hours with the press of a button.
Soup
Great for preparing all kinds of
savory soups or broths.
Steam
Using the included steam tray,
steaming healthy sides and main
courses has never been easier.
Oatmeal
Quick and healthy breakfast with no
need to stir. Use with the Delay Timer
to prepare oatmeal overnight and
have it ready-to-eat in the morning!
Cake
Easily bakes cakes and other
sweet treats that involve batter.
Sauté-then-Simmer®
Patented fechnology produces
high heat at the beginning of the
cook cycle then autornatically
switches to simmer mode once
liquid is added. Great for craffing
homemade Spanish rice, chili
stirfrys and much more!
White Rice
Cooks fluffy, delicious rice automatically.
Brown Rice
Ideal for cooking brown rice fo perfection
Multigrain
Cooks tough-to-cook whole grains
including quinoa, barley and bulgur.
Quick Rice
A great time-saving option
for rice in a pinch.
Reheat
Great for re-heating leftovers
Risotto
Prepares rich and creamy one-pot
risottos in no time.
Eggs
Sets time from 6 fo 14 minutes to
make soft or hard boiled eggs.
5.

BEFORE FIRST Use /\\
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 dll plastic bags and dispose of them
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 er, a slight
warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly oration to the inner
before
returning
to
cooker.
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6. Wipe cooker body clean with a damp cloth. ngr:;:h
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To CLEAN
1. Remove the steam vent when cooker is
completely cooled.
2. Remove the condensation collector.
3. Soak the inner pot and all accessories or wash
them in the top rack of the dishwasher.
4. Wipe cooker body clean with a damp cloth.
5. Thoroughly dry cooker body and all accessories.
6. Reassemble for next use.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- Rice is too dry/hard after cooking.
If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the cooker
switches to Keep Warm, additional water and cooking
time will soften the rice. Depending on how dry your
rice is, add ¥z to 1 cup of water and stir throughly.
Close the lid and press the White Rice button. When
cooker switches to Keep Warm mode, open the lid
and stir the rice to check the consistency. Repeat as
necessary until rice is soft and moist.
- Rice is too moist/soggy after cooking.
If your rice is sfill foo moist or soggy when the cooker
switches to Keep Warm, use the serving spatula to stir
the rice. This will redistribute the bottom (moist) part
of the rice as well as release excess moisture. Close
the lid and allow to remain on Keep Warm mode for
10-30 minutes as needed, opening the lid and stirring
periodically to release excess moisture.

Error Code Chart
Bottom
sensor circuit
Contact Aroma Customer Service
Center at 1-800-276-6286.
Bottom
sensor short
circuit
Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes
then restart. If problem persists,
contact Aroma Customer Service
Center at 1-800-276-6286.
Top sensor
open circuit
Contact Aroma Customer Service
Center at 1-800-276-6286.
Top sensor
short circuit
Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes
then restart. If problem persists,
contact Aroma Customer Service
Center at 1-800-276-6286.
COOKING RICE
Using the provided measuring cup, add rice to
the inner pot.
Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Drain.
Fill with water to the line which matches the
number of cups of rice being cooked.
Place the inner pot info the cooker and close the
lid securely.
Plug the power cord info an available 120V AC
wall outlet.
Press the () button fo turn on the cooker.
Press White Rice or Brown Rice, depending
on the type of rice being cooked. The cooking
indicator light will illuminate.
The unit will beep and the display will begin
a chasing pattern. The cooker will now begin
cooking.
The cooker will count down the final 6 minutes of
cook time.
. Once finished, the cooker will beep and
automatically switch to Keep Warm.
For better results, stir the rice with the serving
spatula fo distribute any remaining moisture.
. When finished serving rice, turn the cooker off by
pressing () and unplugging the power cord.
Noie'
acing the inner
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the inner pot when
wet may darr
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- Rice should
left in the cooker on
Keep Warm for more
than 12 hours.
Helpful
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Water Measurement
Table" on pc 10.

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QUICK RICE
1. Using the provided measuring cup, add rice to
the inner pot.
2. Rinse rice o remove excess starch. Drain.
3. Fill with water fo the line that matches the
number of cups of rice being cooked.
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the
lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC
wall outlet.
6. Press the () button to turn on the cooker then
press Quick Rice to begin cooking.
7. The cooking indicator light will illuminate. The
unit will beep and the display will begin a
chasing pattern.
8. The cooker will count down the final 6 minutes of
cook time.
9. Once rice is finished, the cooker will beep and
automatically switch to Keep Warm.
10. For better results, stir the rice with the serving
spatula fo distribute any remaining moisture.
1. When finished serving rice, furn the cooker off by
pressing () and unplugging the power cord.
Comparison Table
Approx Time
White Rice Cooking Time with f::""":g; ed
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Uncooked Cups’ Quick Rice Function to White Rice
Funtion
2 Cups 24-29 Min. 4-5 Min.
4 Cups 27-32 Min. 4-5 Min.
6 Cups 30-35 Min. 4-5 Min.
8 Cups 32-37 Min. 4-5 Min.
10 Cups 36-41 Min. 4-5 Min.
* Cups referenced are with the included measuring cup.

MULTIGRAIN
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12.
Using the provided measuring cup, add grain to
the inner pot.
Rinse grain to remove excess starch. Drain.
Fill with water according to the "Multigrain & Water
Measurement Table" on page 11.
Place the inner pot info the cooker and close the
lid securely.
Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC
wall outlet.
Press the () button fo turn on the cooker.
Press the Multigrain button to begin cooking.
The cooking indicator light will illuminate. The unit
will beep and the display will begin a chasing
pattern.
The cooker will count down the final 10 minutes of
cook time.
. Once finished, the cooker will beep and
automatically switch to Keep Warm.
For better results, stir the grain with the serving
spatula fo distribute any remaining moisture.
When finished serving, turn the cooker off by
pressing () and unplugging the power cord.
- Some grains require a
much longer cooking
cycle than others
up imm ly on the
Multigrain and Brown
Rice setfin i
due to alc
Keep Warm for more
than 12 hour
Helpful
Hints:

Rice & Water
Measurement Table
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(inside pot) Rice Yield*
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*Cups referenced are with the included measuring cup
(1 Rice Measuring Cup = ¥ US Cup)
er grains, simply add more water.
This chart is only a general measuring guide, grain/water m ements may vary.
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