Aroma ARC-814 User manual

RICE COOKER &
FOOD STEAMER
Instruction Manual
Model: ARC-814 (4-cup)
ARC-818 (8-cup)
ARC-822 (12-cup)
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Congratulations on your new purchase!
Your new rice cooker/steamer is bound to become one of the most versatile and
exciting appliances in your kitchen.
You can cook perfect rice every time, steam many varieties of foods, make terrific
soups and stews, or use it as a food warmer. The built in one-touch operation system
makes your cooker quick and simple to use.
You’ll find yourself using your new cooker to prepare many of your favorite dishes
and even create new and exciting recipes.
Have fun!!
Published By:
Aroma Housewares Company
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
U.S.A.
©2003 Aroma Housewares Company

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
3. To prevent electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug or
rice cooker heating plate in liquid or water.
4. ADULT SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY WHEN OPERATING ANY APPLIANCE
NEAR CHILDREN.
5. Unplug appliance from the wall outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool completely before adding or removing
the pot.
6. DO NOT operate the appliance if the cord has been damaged, or if the appliance
malfunctions or is damaged in anyway. Return appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. NEVER put water or any liquid into the outer pot.
8. NEVER plug in the power cord without the inner pot inside the cooker.
9. Always attach the plug to the cooker first, then plug the power cord into the wall
outlet.
10. Any use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause hazards.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not let cord dangle or hang over the edge of table or counter tops, or allow it to
touch hot surfaces.
13. Do not place appliance on or near gas or electric burners, on a stovetop or in an
oven.
14. Use extreme caution when moving or handling appliances containing hot oil or other
hot liquids.
15. Do not use this appliance for any other purpose but its intended use.
16. ALWAYS UNPLUG AFTER USE. Your cookers power will remain ON unless
unplugged.
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17. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short detachable power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a longer detachable power-supply cord or 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,
the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
POLARIZED CORD
If this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other), follow the
instructions below:
To reduce the risk of electrical 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.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
1. Lid Knob
2. Glass Lid
3. Non-stick inner pot
4. COOK and WARM Indicator Light
5. Power Switch
6. Cooker body
7. Rice paddle
8. Measuring Cup
9. Steam tray
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OPERATING INSTRUCTION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS RIC COOKER/STEAMER.
1. Only use this product with the correct AC outlet (110/120/).
2. Place the inner pot inside the cooker before operating. The cooker will not turn on unless
the inner pot is in place. Place rinsed rice into the inner pot. Use the water
measurement table in page 6 to add appropriate amount of water in the inner pot.
3. Replace the glass lid. When ready to cook, plug the cord into the cooker first, then into
the wall outlet. Then depress your cooking switch.
4. When your rice is done or food is steamed, the cooker will automatically switch to the
WARM function. Your cookers power will remain ON unless unplugged. * ALWAYS
UNPLUG AFTER USE. Allow cooling before cleaning.
5. Keep the lid in place after serving to prevent your rice from drying out or discoloring.
6. To reheat cold rice, add about ¼ cup (4 tblsp) of cold water per cup of cooked rice, stir to
mix, then press switch to COOK.
Tip: Leftover rice is excellent for making fried rice.
7. Keep the bottom of your inner pot and the surface of the heating plate free from any
foreign matter to prevent operating malfunctions.
8. This appliance is intended for use with standard 110/120V power outlets. Different levels
of wattage in different homes may change approximate cooking times.
CAUTION:
•DO NOT TOUCH, COVER OR OBSTRUCTTHE STEAM VENT ON LID WHEN
COOKING. THE STEAM IS VERY HOT AND MAY CAUSE BURN.
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WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE
HELPFUL HINTS
1. You may rinse rice to remove excess bran and starch. This will help to reduce
rice browning and sticking to the bottom of your pot after cooking, but it may also
lose some nutrients in the rice.
2. Remember: Place rice to your inner pot first; then add water before cooking.
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RAW RICE WATER APPROX. COOKED RICE
(with the cup provided) YIELD
1 cups 1 1/2 cup 2 cups
2 cups 2 1/2 cups 4 cups
3 cups 3 1/2 cups 6 cups
4 cups 4 1/2 cups 8 cups
5 cups 5 1/2 cups 10 cups
6 cups 6 1/2 cups 12 cups
7 cups 7 1/2 cups 14 cups
8 cups 8 1/2 cups 16 cups
9 cups 9 1/2 cups 18 cups
10 cups 10 1/2 cups 20 cups
11 cups 11 1/2 cups 22 cups
12 cups 12 1/2 cups 24 cups
MODEL MAX. RAW RICE COOKED RICE
CAPACITY YIELD
ARC-814 4 cups 8 cups
ARC-818 8 cups 16 cups
ARC-822 12 cups 24 cups
Note: The measurements are based on the cup
provided in the package

3. If you have experienced any sticking due to the type of rice you choose, try
adding a light coating of vegetable oil to the bottom of inner pot before placing
rice.
4. When cooking BROWN or WILD rice, add ¾ additional cup of water.
5. As there are many different kinds of rice available, rice/water measurement might
be slightly different by using different kind of rice. Remember to make the
adjustment to get the better result.
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ABOUT RICE
Rice is a valuable source of complex carbohydrates and nutrition. It has no fat, and is
rich in thiamin, niacin and iron. An interesting note, more than half of the world’s
population eats rice every day.
There are many different varieties of rice available at your market. You may want to try
several to see which types best suit your taste. Here are some of the more common types
and some of their characteristics:
LONG GRAIN RICE
Typically used for recipes calling for loose, non-sticky, individual grains after cooking.
“California” rice is soft, and “Carolina” is a bit firmer. “Jasmine” is the firmest and is very
flavorful and fragrant.
SHORT GRAIN RICE
This variety, while softer and stickier is the rice most commonly used in oriental recipes.
The “California” variety is soft, “Sweet Rice”, often called “pearl” rice, is rounder in shape.
The sweet rice is extra sticky and is often the variety of choice for making rice pudding.
BROWN RICE
Brown rice is often considered the most healthful variety. It offers itself in it’s natural
unbleached, bran rich form. It contains more B-complex vitamins, iron, calcium and fiber
than other varieties.
WILD RICE
Wild rice comes in many delicious varieties and mixes. Often it is mixed with long grain rice
for its firmer texture and rich brown to black color. Wild rice makes a wonderful stuffing for
poultry when cooked with broth and mixed with your favorite dried fruits.
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