Aroma ART-618SBE/E Use and care manual

Stainless Steel Roaster Oven
& Enamel Buffet Server
Instruction Manual
& Cooking Guide
Model Number: ART-618SBE/E

Congratulations on the purchase of your
Roaster Oven & Buffet Server!
Your new Roaster Oven is one of the most versatile, efficient,
and economical cooking appliances in your modern kitchen.
With this AROMA Roaster Oven, you can prepare meats or
vegetables, bake breads or cakes, steam seafood or cook your
homemade soups or stews in a convenient and healthy manner.
The Roaster Oven is portable, easy to use, and a great way to
save energy.
Enjoy your wonderful AROMA Roaster Oven.
Published By:
Aroma Housewares, Inc.
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
USA
2003 Aroma Housewares Company. All Rights Reserved.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when
using electrical appliances, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before first use.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the
appliance, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
near children. This appliance is not intended for use by
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessories or attachments not supplied by the
appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or
injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a
counter or table.
10. Do not place on or near a hot burner or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when using or moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
13. Do not clean with metal scouring pads as pieces may break off
and come in contact with electrical parts, creating a risk of
electric shock.
14.Be sure to use on a heat resistant and even surface. Keep at
least 4 inches away from walls and other flammables in a well-
ventilated area.
15. Prior to plugging appliance into the wall outlet, ensure
temperature control is set to the "OFF" position. To
disconnect, turn the temperature control to the "OFF" position
then remove plug from wall outlet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce 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 table top where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over unintentionally.
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 intended to fit into
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
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1. Lid: Includes assembling package of lid, lid handle & 2 screws
2. Lid Holder: Convenient lid latches prop lid open.
3. Buffet Server: Includes 3 serving trays and 1 frame that rests on
top of the inner cooking pan.
4. Removable Cooking Pan: The cooking pan can be removed for
easy cleaning after each use.
5. Reversible Rack: The rack permits easy placement or removal of
food from the cooking pan and allows grease to drain from food
during the cooking process. The rack can be inverted for steaming.
6. Roaster Oven Body: It is heated with an electrical band heater
surrounding the side wall to provide a “ring of heat” for uniform
heating.
7. Indicator light: It indicates that the roaster oven is on and that the
preset temperature is being reached and maintained.
8. Temperature Control: The temperature control automatically
controls oven temperature at the set level.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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BEFORE FIRST USE
Please read and complete all of these steps prior to using
your Roaster Oven/Buffet Server for the first time.
CLEAN
1. Remove all packaging materials.
2. Wash the roasting pan, lid, buffet server, frames, trays, and
lids with warm soapy water using a sponge or dishcloth.
3. Rinse thoroughly to remove soap residue.
4. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.
 Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
 Do not immerse the appliance in water at any time.
PRE-HEAT
Due to the manufacturing process, smoke and odor may be
emitted during the first few uses. This is normal and is not harmful
to you or the product. We recommend pre-heating the Roaster
Oven to eliminate the smoke and odor.
1. Ensure temperature control is set to the "OFF" position and
plug into a 120V AC outlet.
2. Pre-heat the oven for 30 minutes at 400°F or until smoke and
odor no longer exist.
3. Turn the temperature control to the "OFF" position, remove the
plug from wall outlet, and allow the oven to cool.
HELPFUL TIPS
1. Your Roaster Oven has been designed to utilize everyday
recipes. Keep in mind that temperature and times may vary.
We recommend checking your meals two to three times during
operation to ensure ideal cooking results.
2. Always pre-heat the oven unless recipe specifies otherwise.
Note:
• The indicator light will shut off when the oven has reached the
selected temperature.
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HOW TO USE ROASTER OVEN
1. Place the cooking pan into the oven body. Place the lid on the
cooking pan.
2. Set the temperature dial to the “OFF” position.
3. Plug in the power cord.
4. Preheat Roaster Oven to desired temperature. The indicator
light will shut off when the oven has reached the selected
temperature.
5. Place food into the cooking pot and replace lid.
6. When finished cooking, turn the temperature dial to the ”OFF”
position and unplug the unit.
NOTE:
• The indicator light will shut off when the oven has reached the
selected temperature.
• During operation the light will turn on and off indicating the
proper temperature is being maintained.
• Repeatedly removing the lid will result in heat loss and will
increase cooking time.
CAUTION:
• Never place food or liquid directly into the oven body.
• Do not overfill the roasting pan.
• Keep clear of steam vents located on the lid to prevent burns.
When removing the lid, carefully lift lid so steam escapes away
from you.
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1. Fill the Roaster Oven cooking pan with water. Make sure
the water level does not touch the bottom of the serving
trays.
2. Plug in the power cord, set temperature to 350°F and turn
timer to “Stay On” position. Cover the Roaster Oven with
lid and heat for about 30 to 35 minutes or until the water is
boiling.
3. Remove the lid. Place buffet server frame on top of the
cooking pan. Next, place serving trays with hot food on
the frame to keep warm.
4. Reduce the temperature to 250°F.
5. Check water level in the Roaster Oven and add more
water if necessary.
6. When finished serving, turn temperature control to “OFF”
position and carefully remove serving trays and frame
from your Roaster Oven. Empty the water left in cooking
pot when the oven is completely cool, then clean
accordingly.
Note:
• The storage lids can be used when keeping leftover food in
trays in the refrigerator.
Caution:
• Do not place the storage lids on the trays when they contain
hot food. Always allow food to cool first, then place the lids on
top for storage in the refrigerator.
• Never cook with the storage lids on. These lids are for storage
purposes only and will not withstand very hot temperatures.
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HOW TO USE BUFFET SERVER

After Use:
1. Set the temperature dial to the “OFF” position.
2. Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet
3. Allow the unit and accessories to completely cool.
To Clean Oven & Buffet Server:
1. Wash the cooking pan, lid, buffet server frame, and trays with
warm soapy water using a sponge or dishcloth.
2. Rinse thoroughly to remove soap residue.
3. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.
 Do not immerse the appliance in water at any time
 Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
Note:
• Buffet frame and trays are dishwasher safe. Do not let the
different pieces touch as they may become scratched.
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HOW TO CLEAN

ROASTING:
Roasting in your AROMA Roaster Oven will produce moist and
tender meats. As a rule of thumb, you may use the same
temperature and cooking time as a conventional oven at 400°F for
cooking lamb, pork and poultry, and 350°F for cooking beef and
ham, for 20-30 minutes.
1. To sear the meat before roasting, coat the surface of the
cooking pan with butter or margarine. Cover with the lid and
sear meat on each side for 5-10 minutes or until lightly
browned.
2. For the best browning result on poultry, brush melted
margarine or honey evenly over the skin before roasting.
Follow roasting chart directions to cook. For the last 30-45
minutes, increase temperature 20-50°for additional browning
if needed.
3. If you would like to add liquid, such as beer, to enhance flavor,
do so during the last 30 minutes.
4. Since the thickness and condition of the meat may vary, you
should check the meat 10 to 15 minutes before the finishing
time to ensure best results.
5. To ensure that the meat is cooked to your preference, use a
meat thermometer to measure the temperature prior to
serving. Suggested meat temperatures are 140°F for rare,
160°F for medium and 170-180°F for well done. For your
safety, please remember that pork should always be cooked
well done.
6. Before roasting poultry or meat with high fat content, add 2
cups of water to the bottom of the cooking pan. This prevents
cooking grease from collecting in the bottom of the pan and
causing smoke.
7. The roasting times in the chart are approximated and should
be used only as a guideline. Several factors may affect the
actual cooking times like meat temperature, thickness, bone
content, ingredients of stuffing, etc.
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COOKING TIPS & INSTRUCTIONS

ROASTING CHART:
Oven Temp.(
° F) Min./lb. Approx. Time
Poultry
Whole Turkey, 10-17lb 350-400 13 to 18 2 to 3½ hrs.
Whole Turkey, 18-22 lb. 350-400 12 to 16 3 to 4½ hrs.
Whole Chicken, 4-6lb. 350 15 to 18 1 to 1½ hrs.
Whole Duck, 4-6lb. 400 18 to 24 1¼ to 3 hrs.
Beef/ Pork/ Lamb
Beef, 3-5lb. 325 15 to 20 ¾ to 1¾hrs.
Pork, 3-5lb. 325 20 to 35 1 to 2¼ hrs.
Lamb, 5-8lb. 325 20 to 20 1½ to 3½ hrs.
Ham, 6-10lb. 325 15 to 25 1½ to 3½ hrs.
Note: This cooking guide is for your reference only. Adjust
temperature and time as necessary. Do not overfill the Roaster
Oven while cooking.
SLOW COOKING:
Because of the circular heating system, your Roaster Oven
has become a great slow cooker for your favorite soups and
stews.
1. For better flavor, meat and certain ingredients, such as
garlic, can be browned first in the roaster at 425°F for 30-
45 minutes. Then add vegetables, liquids and other
ingredients for slow cooking.
2 While slow cooking, always keep the lid on to avoid losing
water. Stirring is not necessary.
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BAKING:
Your AROMA Roaster Oven can bake your favorite cakes, pies,
breads, pizzas and casseroles to perfection. Always preheat the
oven at 400°F for 20 minutes.
1. Place food on cooking pan or foil for convenience and
better results.
2. For even baking, use rack and place foods in the center of
the rack.
3. Packaged convenience foods can be heated up in your
roasted oven. Follow packaged directions for temperature
and time.
BAKING CHART:
Oven Temp.(
° F) Approx. Time
Bread 375 45 to 75 min.
Pie 375 45 to 60 min.
Cake 325 45 to 60 min.
Cookies 375 10 to 15 min.
Rolls 375 15 to 20 min.
Muffins 400 20 to 25 min.
STEAMING:
Steaming is the easiest and healthiest way of cooking. Due to the
temperature range and oval shape design, your Roaster can serve
as an ideal steamer.
1. Using the rack, place foods in the heatproof dish and place
in the center of the oven.
2. Add the proper amount of water to the cooking pan.
Always cover with the lid while cooking.
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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.
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. $8.00 for shipping and handling
charges payable to Aroma Housewares Company. Please
call the toll free number below for return authorization
number. Allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping.
This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse,
abuse or neglect on part of the owner. Warranty is also
invalid in any case that the product is taken apart or serviced
by an unauthorized service station.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and may vary
from state to state.
AROMA HOUSEWARES COMPANY
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, California 92121
1-800-276-6286
1-858-587-8866
M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Pacific Time
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