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Instruction Manual
Rice Cooker • Food Steamer • Slow Cooker
ARC-1310SB

Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma® Professional™ 20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker, Food Steamer and Slow 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 uffy perfection.
In addition to rice, your new Aroma® Professional™ Rice Cooker is ideal for healthy, one-pot meals for the whole family. The convenient 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-Then-Simmer™ Technology is ideal for the easy preparation of Spanish rice, risottos, pilafs, packaged meal helpers, stir frys and more stovetop favorites! The
Slow Cook function adds an extra dimension of versatility to your rice cooker, allowing it to fully function as a programmable slow cooker! Use them together for simplied
searing and slow cooking in the same pot.
But it doesn’t end there. Your new rice cooker is also great for soups, stews, stocks, gumbos, jambalaya, breakfast frittatas, dips and even desserts!
Several delicious recipes are included at the back of this manual, and even more are available online at www.AromaCo.com. This manual contains instructions for using
your rice 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™ Rice Cooker, Food Steamer and Slow Cooker or for product service, recipes and other home appliance solutions, please
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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 putting on or taking off 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 gas or electric 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 hot liquids.
14. Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the rice 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 rice 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 cooking 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. Rice should not be left in the inner cooking pot with the Keep-Warm function
on for more than 12 hours.
21. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner cooking 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
cooking pot provided.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1

Inner Cooking Pot Steam
Tray
Measuring
Cup
Serving
Spatula
Condensation
Collector
(on back)
Handle
Clear Glass Lid
Steam Vent
Control Panel
Storage Lid
Digital Display
Lid Release
Button
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
3
Digital Controls
The QUICK RICE function is a great time-saving option for rice in a pinch.
This setting foregoes the rice cooker’s Sensor Logic™ for faster cooking
times, although cooked rice will not be to the same quality of the White Rice
and Brown Rice functions.
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
2
DELAY TIMER
The DELAY TIMER sets up to 15 hours for rice ready when it’s needed. Add
rice and water in the morning and set the timer for mealtime at night.
The STEAM function is perfect for healthy sides and main courses. Set the
time food needs to steam, it will begin to countdown once water
reaches a boil and shut off once time has elapsed.
The MENU button allows the rice cooker to be set to one of its 8 specialized
cooking functions: White Rice, Brown Rice, Quick Rice, Slow Cook,
Sauté-Then-Simmer™, Cake, Soup and Steam.
The WHITE RICE function cooks restaurant-quality white rice automatically.
The SOUP function is great for preparing savory soups and delicious stews.
The CAKE function “bakes” cakes and other treats.
Aroma’s patent-pending Sauté-Then-Simmer™ (STS™) Technology will
sauté foods at a high heat and automatically switch over to its simmer mode
once liquid is added.
The BROWN function is ideal for cooking brown rice and other tough-to-
cook whole grains to perfection.
The SLOW COOK function sets to slow cook from 2 to 10 hours and is
great for homemade roasts and stews.
POWER/KEEP-WARM
The POWER/KEEP WARM button serves two purposes. One press of the
POWER/KEEP WARM button will turn the rice cooker on. A second press will
set the rice cooker to its Keep-Warm setting.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped
over unintentionally.
c. The extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
Short Cord
Instructions
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.
DO NOT DRAPE CORD!
KEEP AWAY
FROM CHILDREN!

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TO COOK RICE
Using the provided measuring cup,
add rice to the inner cooking pot.
Press the lid release button to open
the unit. Place the inner cooking pot
into the rice cooker.
Fill with water to the line which
matches the number of cups of rice
being cooked.
Rinse rice to remove excess starch.
Drain.
HELPFUL
HINTS
NOTE
• If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ 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 7.
• Storage lid is not to be used during the cooking cycles.
• Before placing the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker, check that it
is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner cooking pot when wet may
damage the 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 steam vent and all other 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 with a damp cloth.
NOTE
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
• Do not immerse the rice cooker base, cord or plug in water at any time.
Plug the power cord into a wall
outlet.
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Close the lid securely.
The provided rice cooker
cup is the equivalent to
a ¾ standard US cup.
3/4
US cups
HELPFUL
HINTS

6 7
9 10
The rice cooker will now begin
cooking. The cooking indicator light
will illuminate.
The rice cooker will countdown the
nal 12 minutes for White Rice and
25 minutes for Brown Rice.
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When nished serving rice, turn
the rice cooker off by pressing the
POWER/KEEP WARM button twice
and unplug the power cord.
Once cooled, remove the inner
pot, top with storage lid, and store
leftovers in the refrigerator.
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For better results, stir the rice with
the serving spatula to distribute any
remaining moisture.
Once rice is nished, the rice cooker
will beep and automatically switch to
Keep-Warm.
TO COOK RICE (CONT.)
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Press the POWER/KEEP WARM
button to turn on the rice cooker.
Press MENU to navigate to the
White Rice or Brown Rice function,
depending upon the type of rice
being cooked.
NOTE
• Brown rice requires a much longer cooking cycle than other rice varieties due to the extra bran layers on the grains. The Brown Rice function on this rice
cooker allows extra time and adjusted heat settings in order to cook the rice properly. If it appears the rice cooker is not heating up immediately on the
Brown Rice setting, this is due to a low-heat soak cycle that preceeds the cooking cycle to produce better brown rice results.
• Rice should not be left in the rice cooker on Keep-Warm for more than 12 hours.
HELPFUL
HINTS
RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE
• 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 to the number of
hours when rice will be needed. See “To Use Delay Timer” on page 10 for instructions.
• This chart is only a general measuring guide. As there are many different kinds of rice available (see “About Rice” on page 24), rice/water
measurements may vary.
UNCOOKED RICE RICE WATER LINE INSIDE POT APPROX. COOKED RICE YIELD COOKING TIMES
2 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 2 4 Rice Cooker Cups* WHITE RICE: 30-35 Min.
BROWN RICE: 65-70 Min.
3 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 3 6 Rice Cooker Cups* WHITE RICE: 33-38 Min.
BROWN RICE: 75-80 Min.
4 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 4 8 Rice Cooker Cups* WHITE RICE: 38-43 Min.
BROWN RICE: 80-85 Min.
5 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 5 10 Rice Cooker Cups* WHITE RICE: 40-45 Min.
BROWN RICE: 85-90 Min.
6 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 6 12 Rice Cooker Cups* WHITE RICE: 43-48 Min.
BROWN RICE: 88-93 Min.
7 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 7 14 Rice Cooker Cups* WHITE RICE: 45-50 Min.
BROWN RICE: 90-95 Min.
8 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 8 16 Rice Cooker Cups* WHITE RICE: 47-52 Min.
BROWN RICE: 92-97 Min.
9 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 9 18 Rice Cooker Cups* WHITE RICE: 50-55 Min.
BROWN RICE: 94-99 Min.
10 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 10 20 Rice Cooker Cups* WHITE RICE: 53-58 Min.
BROWN RICE: 97-102 Min.
* Cups referrenced are with the included measuring cup. The measuring cup included adheres to rice cooker industry standards and is not equal to a standard
U.S. measuring cup. The included measuring cup is equal to a standard ¾ US cup.
*1 Rice Cooker Cup = ¾ US Cups

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TO USE QUICK RICE
NOTE
TO USE THE DELAY TIMER
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Follow steps 1 to 7 of “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 5.
Press the DELAY TIMER button.
Each press increases in half an hour
increments. It may be set to have
rice ready in 1 to 15 hours. The time
selected will indicate when cooking
will be complete.
Once rice begins cooking, the
cooking indicator light will
illuminate.
The digital display will countdown
from the time selected.
Once the needed time is selected,
press the MENU button to select
White Rice or Brown Rice functions
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, a ¾ 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
WHITE RICE
UNCOOKED CUPS*
COOKING TIME WITH
QUICK RICE
FUNCTION
APPROX. TIME SAVINGS
COMPARED TO WHITE
RICE FUNCTION
2 Rice Cooker Cups* 17-22 Min. 15 Min.
4 Rice Cooker Cups* 22-27 Min. 15 Min.
6 Rice Cooker Cups* 27-32 Min. 15 Min.
8 Rice Cooker Cups* 30-35 Min. 10 Min.
BROWN RICE
UNCOOKED CUPS*
COOKING TIME WITH
QUICK RICE
FUNCTION
APPROX. TIME SAVINGS
COMPARED TO BROWN
RICE FUNCTION
2 Rice Cooker Cups* 38-43 Min. 25 Min.
4 Rice Cooker Cups* 44-49 Min. 35 Min.
6 Rice Cooker Cups* 46-51 Min. 40 Min.
8 Rice Cooker Cups* 52-57 Min. 40 Min.
To use the Quick Rice function, follow the steps for “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 5. Rather than
pressing one of the standard rice function buttons, press the QUICK RICE button.
If cooking brown rice, add an additional 1½ cups water, using the provided measuring cup, to
compensate for the lack of soaking time. The included measuring cup is equal to a standard ¾ US cup.
• Cooking times are approximate. Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect 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.
The rice produced by Quick Rice will not be to the same quality as rice made using the White Rice or Brown Rice settings,
but it’s an excellent option for cooked rice in a pinch.
* Cups referrenced are with the included measuring cup. The measuring cup included adheres to rice cooker industry standards and is not equal to a standard
U.S. measuring cup. If cooking brown rice, add an additional 1½ cups water, using the provided measuring cup, to compensate for the lack of soaking time.
The included measuring cup is equal to a standard ¾ US cup.
*1 Rice Cooker Cup = ¾ US Cups

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For better results, stir the rice with
the serving spatula to distribute any
remaining moisture.
When nished serving rice, turn
the rice cooker off by pressing the
POWER/KEEP WARM button twice
and unplug the power cord.
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Once rice is nished, the rice cooker
will beep and automatically switch to
Keep-Warm.
13
TO USE THE DELAY TIMER (CONT.)
• Rice should not be left in the rice cooker on Keep-Warm for more than 12 hours.
NOTE
12
16
The rice cooker will countdown the
nal 12 minutes of cook time.
Once cooled, remove the inner
pot, top with storage lid, and store
leftovers in the refrigerator.
TO SLOW COOK
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Add food to be slow cooked to the
inner cooking pot.
Plug the power cord into an
available outlet.
Close the lid securely.Place the inner cooking pot into the
rice cooker.
NOTE
• The Slow Cook function operates as a traditional “High”
Slow Cook function.
• Before placing the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker,
check that the cooking pot is dry and free of debris.
Adding the inner cooking pot when wet may damage
the rice cooker.
• If recipe calls for ingredients to be seared or browned
use Saute-Then-Simmer™ to sear meat then switch to
Slow Cook to nish cooking.
TO SLOW COOK
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Press the MENU button to select
the Slow Cook function. The digital
display will show a ashing 2:00 to
represent two hours of slow cook
time.
Press the POWER/KEEP WARM
button to turn the rice cooker on.

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Open the lid to check food for
doneness. If fully cooked, remove
food for serving.
11
When nished serving, turn the rice
cooker off by pressing the POWER/
KEEP WARM button and unplug the
power cord.
Once cooled, remove the inner
pot, top with storage lid, and store
leftovers in the refrigerator.
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The rice cooker will begin to
slow cook. The digital display will
countdown from the selected time.
9
Once the selected time has passed,
the rice cooker will beep and
automatically switch to Keep-Warm.
10
Once the needed cooking time is
selected, the rice 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.
8
Use the UP + or DOWN - buttons
to set the time. These buttons will
adjust slow cook time by 30 minutes,
up to 10 hours.
7
TO SLOW COOK (CONT.)
• Do not use the provided serving spatula to sauté. It is not intended to be used in contact with high
temperatures. Use a long-handled wooden or heat-safe spoon to stir food while sautéing.
CAUTION
X
Place the inner cooking pot into the
rice cooker and close the lid.
Press the MENU button to select the
Sauté-Then-Simmer™ function to
begin sautéing and allow the cooker
to preheat for 5 minutes.
Press the POWER/KEEP WARM
button to turn on the rice cooker.
Plug the power cord into an available
outlet.
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TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER™

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When nished serving, turn the rice
cooker off by pressing the POWER/
KEEP WARM button twice and
unplug the power cord.
Once cooled, remove the inner
pot, top with storage lid, and store
leftovers in the refrigerator.
Once the meal has cooked, the rice
cooker will beep and automatically
switch over to Keep-Warm.
TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER™ (CONT.)
Using a long-handled wooden
spoon, stir ingredients until sautéed/
browned to the desired level. DO NOT
use included serving spatula while
sautéing.
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Add other called for ingredients and
liquid to the inner cooking pot.
7
Close the lid securely and allow the
rice cooker to cook.
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Add ingredients to be sautéed/
browned to the inner cooking pot.
5
TO SAUTÉ ONLY
Add ingredients to be sautéed/
browned to the inner cooking pot.
Press the POWER/KEEP WARM
button to turn on the rice cooker.
Plug the power cord into an available
outlet.
Place the inner cooking pot into the
rice cooker and close the lid.
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• Do not use the provided serving spatula to sauté. It is not intended to be used in contact with high
temperatures. Use a long-handled wooden or heat-safe spoon to stir food while sautéing.
CAUTION
X

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TO SAUTÉ ONLY (CONT.)
Using a long-handled wooden
spoon, stir ingredients until sautéed/
browned to the desired level.
When nished sautéing, turn the rice
cooker off by pressing the POWER/
KEEP WARM button twice and
unplug the power cord.
Once cooled, remove the inner
pot, top with storage lid, and store
leftovers in the refrigerator.
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Press the MENU button to select the
Sauté-Then-Simmer™ function to
begin sautéing and allow the cooker
to preheat for 5 minutes.
5
TO STEAM
Using the provided measuring cup,
add 3 rice cooker cups of water to
the inner cooking pot.
Place the steam tray into the rice
cooker.
Place food to be steamed onto the
steam tray.
Place the inner cooking pot into the
rice 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.
Plug the cord into an available
outlet.
Press the POWER/KEEP WARM
button to turn on the rice cooker.
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Close the lid securely.
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