Aroma ARC-743-1NG User manual

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ARC-743-1NG
ARC-743-1NGB
ARC-743-1NGR
Instruction Manual
Rice Cooker & Food Steamer
“America’s Favorite Rice Cooker”
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma®6-Cup Rice Cooker. In no time at all, you’ll be making fantastic, restaurant-quality rice with the push of the switch!
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 fluffy perfection.
In addition to rice, your new Aroma®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 flavor and nutrients without added oil or fat, for
meals that are as nutritious and low-calorie as they are easy.
But it doesn’t end there. Your new rice cooker is also great for soups, stews, stocks, gumbos, jambalaya, breakfast frittata, 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 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®rice cooker, or for product service, recipes and other home appliance solutions, please visit us online at www.AromaCo.com.
Published By:
Aroma Housewares Co.
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
U.S.A.
1-800-276-6286
www.AromaCo.com
©2011 Aroma Housewares Company
All rights reserved.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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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 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 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 burner or in a heated oven.
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including
the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONT.)
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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 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.

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.
Short Cord Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONT.)
DO NOT DRAPE CORD!
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THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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.
Polarized Plug
KEEP AWAY
FROM CHILDREN!

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Inner Pot
Steam Tray
Measuring Cup
Serving Spatula
Steam Vent
Handle
Tempered Glass Lid
Warm Indicator Light
Cook Switch
Cook Indicator Light

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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 lid and 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.
6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
• Do not immerse the rice cooker base, cord or plug in water at any time.

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• 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 Tables” on page 9.
HELPFUL
HINTS
• 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.
Using the provided measuring cup,
add rice to the inner cooking pot.
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.*
* Due to the extra layers of bran, brown
rice will require more water. See the
“Rice/Water Measurement Tables” on
page 9 for water amounts.
Rinse rice to remove excess starch.
Drain.
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TO COOK RICE
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TO COOK RICE (CONT.)
Plug the cord into an available
outlet.
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Press the COOK SWITCH to begin
cooking.
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The COOK indicator light will
illuminate as the rice cooker begins
cooking the rice.
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Place the tempered glass lid
securely onto the rice cooker.
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When rice is ready, the COOK
SWITCH will flip up and switch into
“Keep-Warm” mode.
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For better results, stir the rice with
the serving spatula to distribute any
remaining moisture.
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When finished serving rice, unplug
the power cord to turn the rice
cooker off.
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TO COOK RICE (CONT.)