Aroma ARC-743-1NG User manual

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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.)

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UNCOOKED
RICE
RICE
WATER LINE
INSIDE POT
APPROX.
COOKED
RICE YIELD
COOKING
TIMES
1 Cup Line 1 2 Cups 19-24 Min.
2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups 23-28 Min.
3 Cups Line 3 6 Cups 27-32 Min.
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 3 cups of uncooked rice (2 cups if brown rice) into this appliance at one time. The maximum capacity of this unit is 3
cups raw rice (2 cups if brown rice) which yields 6 cups of cooked rice (4 cups brown rice).
UNCOOKED
RICE
WATER WITH
MEASURING
CUP
APPROX.
COOKED
RICE YIELD
COOKING
TIMES
1 Cup 1¾ Cups 2 Cups 28-33 Min.
2 Cups 3 Cups 4 Cups 32-37 Min.
Brown Rice
RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLES
White Rice

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Add water to the inner cooking pot.
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Place the inner cooking pot into the
rice cooker.
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Place food to be steamed onto the
steam tray.
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Place the steam tray onto the rice
cooker.
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TO STEAM
• 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 16.
HELPFUL
HINTS

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TO STEAM (CONT.)
Plug the cord into an available
outlet.
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Press the COOK SWITCH to begin
steaming.
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The COOK indicator light will
illuminate as the rice cooker begins
steaming.
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Place the tempered glass lid
securely onto the rice cooker.
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Once the suggested amount of time
has passed, carefully remove the lid
and check food for doneness.
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If food is fully cooked, push the
COOK SWITCH up to switch the rice
cooker to “Keep-Warm.”
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To prevent overcooking, remove
steamed food immediately once it is
cooked.
Unplug the rice cooker when it is not
in use.
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NOTE
• Do not attempt to cook more than 2 cups (uncooked)
of rice if steaming and cooking rice simultaneously.
• It is possible to steam at any point during the rice cooking
cycle. However, it is recommended that you steam during
the end of the cycle so that steamed food does not grow
cold or become soggy before the rice is ready.
• Refer to the steaming tables for meats and vegetables on page 16 for
hints and approximate steaming times. See the “Rice/Water Measurement
Tables” included on page 9 for approximate rice cooking times.
HELPFUL
HINTS
Place food to be steamed onto the
steam tray.
Replace the lid securely on top of
the rice cooker.
Place steam tray onto the rice
cooker.
Using caution to avoid escaping
steam, remove the lid.
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Follow steps 1 to 8 of “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 6.

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If food is finished steaming, remove
steam tray.
Stir the rice with the serving spatula
to distribute any remaining moisture.
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When finished serving rice, turn the
rice cooker off by unplugging the
power cord.
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Allow rice cooker to continue
cooking rice.
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When rice is ready, the COOK
SWITCH will flip up and switch into
“Keep-Warm” mode.
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Using caution, remove the lid to
check food for doneness.
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STEAMING TABLES
MEAT AMOUNT OF
WATER STEAMING TIME SAFE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE
Fish 2 Cups 25 Min. 140°
Chicken 2½ Cups 30 Min. 165°
Pork 2½ Cups 30 Min. 160°
Beef 2½ Cups
Medium = 25 Min.
Medium-Well = 30 Min.
Well = 33 Min.
160°
Meat Steaming Table
VEGETABLE AMOUNT OF WATER STEAMING TIME
Asparagus ¾ Cup 20 Minutes
Broccoli ½ Cup 15 Minutes
Cabbage 1 Cup 25 Minutes
Carrots 1 Cup 25 Minutes
Cauliflower 1 Cup 25 Minutes
Corn 1 Cup 25 Minutes
Eggplant 1¼ Cups 30 Minutes
Green Beans 1 Cup 15 Minutes
Peas ¾ Cup 20 Minutes
Spinach ¾ Cup 20 Minutes
Squash ¾ Cup 20 Minutes
Zucchini ¾ Cup 20 Minutes
Vegetable Steaming Table
• Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times.
• These steaming charts are for reference only. Actual cooking times
may vary.
NOTE
HELPFUL
HINTS
• Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water, there is
no need to increase the amount of water with a larger serving of
vegetables.
• Steaming times may vary depending upon the cut of meat being used.
• To ensure meat tastes its best, and to prevent possible illness, check that
meat is completely cooked prior to serving. If it is not, simply place more
water in the inner cooking pot and repeat the cooking process until the
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CAUTION
• The rice cooker will not switch to “Keep-Warm” mode until all liquid is boiled away. Follow the recipe carefully and do not leave
the rice cooker unattended.
Plug the cord into an available
outlet.
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Add ingredients to the inner cooking
pot.
Place the tempered glass lid
securely onto the rice cooker.
Place the inner cooking pot into the
rice cooker.
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The COOK indicator light will
illuminate as the rice cooker begins
cooking.
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When finished serving, turn the rice
cooker off by unplugging the power cord.
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Using caution to avoid escaping
steam, remove the lid and stir
occasionally with a long-handled
wooden spatula.
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Once food is fully cooked, push the
COOK SWITCH up to switch the rice
cooker to “Keep-Warm.”
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Press the COOK SWITCH to begin
cooking.
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NOTE
• 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 affect performance.
• Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma®Housewares.
Soak inner cooking pot and all
accessories or wash them in the
dishwasher.
Reassemble for next use.Thoroughly dry rice cooker body and
all accessories.
Wipe rice cooker body clean with a
damp cloth.
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TO CLEAN