Aroma ARC-232 User manual

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ARC-232
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Rice Cooker

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Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances,
including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Important: Read all instructions
carefully before first 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 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.
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 o 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 fire,
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.
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 plug gripping
area. 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. Rice 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.
24. Do not wrap or tie cord around
appliance.
25. Intended for countertop use only.
26. To avoid spills and burns, do not carry
cooker by the lid handle.
27. Do not use for deep frying.
3.

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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.
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.
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.
DO NOT DRAPE CORD!
KEEP AWAY
FROM CHILDREN!
Short Cord Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
4.

Parts Identification
Controls/Functions
Inner Pot Rice Measuring
Cup
Rice Spatula
Cook
To cook foods simply press the switch
down to begin cooking.
Warm
Manually sets to Warm. Warm is perfect for keeping
food warm and ready to serve.
Steam Vent
(On Back)
Twist-o Lid
Carry Handle
Cool Touch Body
Cook Switch
Warm Indicator
Light
Cook Indicator
Light
5.

6.
Note:
Note:
Helpful
Hints:
· Do not use harsh
abrasive cleaners,
scouring pads or
products that are not
considered safe to use
on nonstick coatings.
· If washing in the
dishwasher, a slight
discoloration to
the inner pot and
accessories may occur.
This is cosmetic only
and will not aect
performance.
· Any other servicing
should be performed
by Aroma®
Housewares.
The provided rice
cooker cup is the
equivalent to a 3/4
standard US cup
· Because rice varieties
may vary in their
make-up, results may
dier.
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T C
T
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 twist-o lid 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 cooker body clean with a damp cloth.
1. Remove the twist-o lid when cooker is
completely cooled.
2. Soak the inner pot and all accessories or wash
them in the top rack of the dishwasher.
3. Wipe the twist-o lid and the rice cooker's body
clean with a damp cloth.
4. Thoroughly dry cooker body and lid all
accessories. Reassemble for next use.
· Rice is too dry/hard after cooking.
If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the cooker
switches to Warm, additional water and cooking time
will soften the rice. Depending on how dry your rice
is, add ½ to 1 cup of water and stir through. Close
the lid and switch to Cook. When cooker switches to
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 still too moist or soggy when the cooker
switches to Warm, use the serving spatula to stir the
rice. This will redistribute the bottom (moistest) part
of the rice as well as release excess moisture. Close
the lid and allow to remain on Warm mode for 10-
30 minutes as needed, opening the lid and stirring
periodically to release excess moisture.

Note:
Helpful
Hints:
*Before placing the inner
pot into the cooker,
check that it is dry and
free of debris. Adding
the inner pot when
wet may damage the
cooker.
· Brown Rice requires a
much longer cooking
cycle than other rice
varieties due to the
extra bran layers on the
grains.
· Rice should not be left in
the cooker on Warm for
more than 12 hours.
If you misplace the
measuring cup, a ¾
standard US cup is an
exact replacement.
To add more flavor
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 8.
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1. Using the provided measuring cup, add rice to
the inner pot.
2. Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Drain.
3. Fill with water to the line which matches the
number of cups of rice being cooked.
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker.*
5. Close the lid securely.
6. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC
wall outlet.
7. Press the Cook switch down to begin cooking.
8. The Cook indicator light will illuminate as the
rice cooker begins cooking the rice.
9. When rice is ready, the Cook switch will
automatically flip up and switch into Warm
mode.
10. For better results, stir the rice with the serving
spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
11. When finished serving rice, unplug the power
cord to turn the rice cooker o.
Caution:
The rice cooker will not
switch to Warm mode
until all liquid is boiled
away. Follow your
recipe carefully and do
not leave the rice cooker
unattended.

Note:
· Brown rice takes longer to cook and requires more water than white rice due to the
extra bran layers on the grains. The water lines in the inner pot are meant for white
rice only. Please see the chart above for brown rice/water ratios.
· Brown rice, wild rice and rice mixes vary in their make-up. Some variations may
require longer cooking times and/or additional water in order to achieve optimum
results. Refer to the individual package instructions for cooking suggestions.
· The measuring cup included adheres to rice industry standards (180mL) and is not
equal to one U.S. cup. The chart above refers to cups of
rice/water according to the measuring cup provided.
· Do not place more than 2 cups of uncooked rice (1 cup if brown rice) into this
appliance at one time. The maximum capacity of this unit is 2 cups uncooked rice
(which yields 4 cups of cooked rice).
8.
Rice & Water
Measurement Table
White Rice Measurement Table
Brown Rice Measurement Table
UNCOOKED
WHITE RICE
WHITE RICE
WATER LINE
(inside pot)
APPROX.
COOKED
RICE YIELD
WHITE RICE
COOKING
TIMES
1 Cup* Line 1 2 Cups* White Rice: 18-23 Min.
2 Cups* Line 2 4 Cups* White Rice: 24-29 Min.
2.5 Cups* Line 2.5 5 Cups* White Rice: 28-33 Min.
UNCOOKED
BROWN RICE
BROWN RICE
WATER LINE
(inside pot)
APPROX.
COOKED
RICE YIELD
BROWN RICE
COOKING
TIMES
1 Cup* Line 1 2 Cups* Brown Rice: 35-40 Min.
2 Cups* Line 2 4 Cups* Brown Rice: 44-49 Min.
2.5 Cups* Line 2.5 5 Cups* Brown Rice: 47-52 Min.
*1 Rice Cooker Cup = ¾ US Cup

Note:
· 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.
9.
R
Easy Omelette
One-Pot Pasta
2
1 slice
1
⁄ cup
⁄ cup
----
1 cup
1 ¹⁄₃ cup
⁄ cup
⁄ cup
⁄ tsp.
----
eggs
deli meat of choice, chopped
small tomato, chopped
spinach
shredded cheese
pinch of salt
pasta (elbow macaroni, bow tie or
corkscrew pasta)
liquid (water or chicken broth)
pasta sauce
cheese of your choice
olive oil
basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, ensuring
that they mix well. Pour the mixed ingedients
into the inner pot. Lock lid and raise the switch
to Cook. When cooker automatically switches
to Warm, leave it on that position for an
additional 5 minutes, then serve.
SERVES 2.
Combine all ingredients (except cheese) in the
inner pot. Ensure they are evenly mixed. Lock
lid and raise the switch to Cook. When cooker
automatically switches to Warm, open lid and
stir in the cheese. Leave it on Warm for an
additional 5 minutes. Serve hot and garnish
with basil leaves.
SERVES 2.

R (C.)
Green Chile Chicken & Rice
Easy Creamy Cheesecake
1 ⁄ cups*
2 cups*
2 tblsp
⁄ tsp
1 10-oz
1 4-oz
1
⁄ cup
1
⁄ cups
----
rice
chicken broth
dried onions, minced
salt
chicken breast
green chiles
8-oz. package cream cheese, softened
sugar
egg
vanilla
cooking spray
Add all ingredients to the inner cooking pot and stir. Place inner
pot into the rice cooker and close the lid. Press the Cook switch.
Once meal is ready, the rice cooker will automatically switch to
Warm. Enjoy!
SERVES 3.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla with a mixer until
smooth. Spray cooking spray evenly to the inside of the inner
pot. Pour cheesecake mixture into the inner pot. Close lid and
push switch down to Cook. When rice cooker switches to Warm
let it stay for 30 minutes. If additional cooking is needed, you
may push the switch down to Cook again to cook further. Cool
to room temperature and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
SERVES 2.
10.
For additional recipes, visit us at
www.AromaCo.com or at www.AromaTestKitchen.com
*Using provided rice measuring cup

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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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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. $20.00 for
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expired; the products 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 environment 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
the United States.
In the event of a warranty claim, or if service is required
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