Aroma ARC-890 User manual

Instruction Manual
& Recipes
Model: ARC-890 (10-cup)
ARC-896 (6-cup)
10-cup
Fuzzy Logic Rice Cooker

Congratulations on your purchase of Aroma 10-cup Fuzzy Logic
Rice Cooker.
Please read all instructions carefully before your first use.
Published By:
Aroma Housewares Co.
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
U.S.A.
1-800-276-6286
www.aromaco.com
2003 Aroma Housewares Company©

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. : Read all instructions carefully before using.
2. Do not touch surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or
the appliance itself in water or any other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near
children.
5. Prior to plugging appliance into the wall outlet, ensure temperature
control switches are set to OFF position. To disconnect
completely, set temperature control switch to OFF and unplug from
wall outlet.
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. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
8. Using attachments or accessories other than those supplied by
the manufacturer can create a HAZARD. use
incompatible parts.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot burner or in a heated oven.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
13. Extreme caution must be used when using the slow cooker
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
14. CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard, DO NOT COOK
FOOD DIRECTLY IN BASE. Cook only in the removable inner
pot.
15. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the
pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
Also, metal-scouring pads may damage rotisserie finish.
16. Avoid sudden temperature changes when using the slow cooker,
such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated inner pot.
17. Use only with 120V AC power outlet.
Important hot
DO NOT
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTION
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce 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.
If a longer extension cord is used:
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at
least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on 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.
This appliance is for house hold use only.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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1. Glass lid
2. Lid knob
3. Removable ceramic inner pot
4. Cooking light
5. Slow cooker body
6. Temperature control panel
7. Cool-touch handles

HOW TO USE
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1. Wash the lid and inner pot in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
2. Place the slow cooker in a flat and sturdy surface.
3. Set temperature control knob to OFF position.
4. Plug in the slow cooker into a wall outlet.
1. Prepare food according to the instructions in your recipes.
2. Place food in the ceramic inner pot and cover it with lid.
Always add adequate amount of liquid while slow cooking.
The suggested liquid amount is: 2 cups for cooking 6 hours; 3 cups
for cooking 9 hours and 4 cups for cooking 12 hours in HIGH mode.
3. Set the desired temperature: choose from LOW, HIGH or AUTO.
4. When finished cooking, turn to OFF and unplug the cooker base.
5. Always let the inner pot and the glass lid COOL before cleaning.
The AUTO mode can be selected to cook for 4 to 12 hours with
adequate amount of liquid.
BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME
START USING YOUR SLOW COOKER
THE USE OF AUTO MODE
TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING
NOTE:
1. When cooking meat and vegetables in slow cooker at the
same time, always place vegetables in the bottom of the inner pot.
If cooking meat with a high fat content, place cabbage leafs or
onion slices on the bottom to absorb excess fat.
2. The water and fat content of food will affect the cooking time, as
well as the size and temperature of food. For faster cooking, thaw
any frozen food and cut meat and vegetables into small pieces.
3. When using only LOW temperature setting to cook, it takes about
at least 7 hours to cook most meats and vegetables through.
4. Before cooking frozen food, add some warm water in the inner pot
first.
5. Always cook food with lid on top and in position.
6. Always allow the slow cooker to cool before any cleaning.

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1. Always avoid SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGE to the ceramic
inner pot of the slow cooker. DO NOT place the hot inner pot in
cold water or a wet countertop or sink.
2. NEVER heat a empty ceramic inner pot .
3. NEVER place the inner pot on a burner or stove top.
4. Always handle the ceramic inner pot and lid carefully and avoid
hitting them against any hard surfaces to ensure the long life.
5. DO NOT use the slow cooker if the ceramic inner pot is cracking
or chipping. Replace with a new inner pot immediately.
6. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, DO NOT immerse the slow
cooker body in water or any other liquid.
CAUTIONS

CLEAN & CARE
TO CLEAN YOUR SLOW COOKER
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn OFF the slow cooker. Unplug from the wall outlet.
2. Remove the inner pot and lid from base. DO NOT start cleaning
until the inner pot completely cools.
3. Wash the inner pot and lid with warm, soapy water. Rinse thorou-
ghly and wipe dry with a paper towel.
NOTE: The inner pot and glass lid are DISHWASHER SAFE.
4. To clean the slow cooker body: After every use, wipe it inside and
out with a damp dishcloth.
1. Always let the slow cooker dry completely before storage.
2. Use a plastic or cloth bag to wrap the slow cooker for dust cover.
Store the unit in a dry, cool place.
3. Your 6 Qt. Slow cooker is heavy. It is recommended to store it in
the lower level of your kitchen cabinet.
NOTE: DO NOT use abrasive cleaners to clean.
CAUTIONS
1. Never wash the ceramic inner pot until it cools completely.
2. DO NOT place HOT lid and ceramic inner pot in COLD water.
3. Avoid hitting the slow cooker against any hard surfaces.
4. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads to
clean the slow cooker.
5. Always handle the inner pot and glass lid with care to ensure their
long life.
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RECIPES
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Roast pork chop with onion and mush-
room sauce
creamy and yummy clam chowder
Makes 4 servings
6 3/4 inch pork chops
2 tbsp. Vegetable oil
5 oz. fresh button mushrooms
½ can of cream of mushroom soup
2 white onions
1 tbsp garlic, finely pressed
2 tsp white wine
1/4 cup of corn starch
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 cups of chicken stock
Salt and black pepper to taste
Pat pork chops with some corn starch. Use a heated medium skillet
to lightly fry pork chops to golden brown with vegetable oil. Cook
with grated ginger about 3 minutes on each side of chops.
Julienne onions and mushrooms. Add onions, mushrooms, mush-
room sauce, chicken stock, garlic, wine and vinegar into the crock
and mix well. Add pork chops on top of all ingredients. Cover it with
some onions. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Cook at HIGH heat
for 4 hour and turn to LOW to cook for another 2
hours. Serve with hot rice or noodles.
Makes 8 servings
6 oz. Defrosted clam, finely chopped
6 slices of bacon
1 can of cream of potato soup
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped fresh black mushrooms
5 cups of whole milk
2 tbsp olive oil
1 peeled and chopped potato
Drain chopped clam. Heat a skillet and cook bacon strips to golden

color and crispy. Wait for the cooked bacon to cool and cut into small
pieces. Use the left over oil to cook chopped onions and black
mushrooms for about 5 to 8 minutes.
Add all ingredients in the inner pot. Stir in milk and cream of potato
soup. Add salt to taste. Cook with Auto setting for about 6 hours.
When done, switch to LOW to keep soup warm.
Makes 6 servings
3 lb. braising steak or beef sirloin tip, cut into chunks
3 peeled potato
4 medium carrots, peeled
1 white onion
3 fresh, peeled garlic cloves
1 12 oz. canned tomato
6 oz. curry paste (Indian or Japanese curry paste)
4 cups of water
Cut beef, potato, carrots and onions into 1 ½ to 2 inch length and
width chunks.
Boil a pot of water and cook beef for about 10 minutes. Drain beef.
Place beef and vegetables in slow cooker. Add water, curry paste
and garlic. Stir well and add some salt to taste. Cook in HIGH for
4 hours. Serve with rice or noodles.
Makes 6 servings
2 lb. skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch lengths
1 stalk of celery
2 green bell peppers
2 oz. Chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp corn starch
½ can chicken stock
Salt to taste
curry sauce beef stew
TENDER CHICKEN BREAST WITH GREENS
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Marinate chicken strips with some salt and corn starch and place
in refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
Cut celery and bell pepper into 1 inch chunks. Heat a medium
skillet, using low heat. Add flour and olive oil, stir evenly and cook
for about 15 minutes. Add 2 tbsp of chick stock before the last 5
minutes and make it into thick brown paste.
Add celery, pepper and chicken in slow cooker. Stir in flour paste
and the left over chicken stock. Add chopped cilantro. Cook on
LOW for about 8 hours.
Makes 6 to 8 servings
2 lb. beef roast
3 carrots, peeled
1 medium sweet potato, peeled
2 medium tomatoes
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp red vinegar
2 tsp red wine
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp minced ginger
3 cups of beef stock
Cut roast to fit in the inner pot of slow cooker. Boil roast with hot
water and ginger for about 10 minutes. Drain beef.
Place peeled and cut carrots, sweet potato, tomato in slow cooker.
Add soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, wine, beef stock and Worcester-
shire sauce. Stir flour in evenly. Cook at AUTO for about 5 to 6
hours.
Makes 4 servings
4 skinless catfish fillet, about 4 oz. each
1 fresh lemon
1 oz. Fresh basil leaves
1 cup of white rice
sunset pot roast
lemon fish fillet on rice
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1 cup water
1 tsp melted vegetable margarine
1 tsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Marinate fish fillets with salt, white wine and margarine. Place in
refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Rinse rice with water. Add rice and a cup of water in slow cooker.
Stir lightly with salt and olive oil. Place marinated fish fillets over
rice, cover fillets with 4 lemon slices. Add fresh basil leaves on top
of filets. Cook at AUTO for about 5 to 51/2 hours until rice is done.
Makes 4 servings
3 lightly beaten eggs
½ cup of sugar
1 tsp instant coffee powder
2 tsp hot water
1 tbsp chocolate syrup
1 cup half and half milk
Combine eggs, milk, sugar, and chocolate syrup in a 1 ½ quart
souffle dish. Stir well.
Combine instant coffee powder with 2 tsp of water and mix well
until all dessolved. Add coffee solution to the souffle dish. Cover
the dish with foil. Add 2 cups of water in slow cooker inner pot.
Place the souffle dish in the center of inner pot. Use a small dish
under if the souffle dish is lower than water line. Cook at HIGH
for 4 ½ to 5 hours. When done, carefully take out the souffle dish
and serve.
Aroma coffee custard
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects
in material and workmanship for one year from provable date of
purchase . Within this warranty period,Aroma
Housewares Company will repair or replace, at its option, defective parts
at no charge, provided the product is returned, freight prepaid with proof
of purchase and U.S.. $6.00 for shipping and handling charges toAroma
Housewares Company. Please call the toll free number below for return
authorization number.Allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping.
This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse, abuse or
neglect on part of the owner. Warranty is also invalid in any case that
the product is taken apart or serviced by an unauthorized service station.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and they may vary from
state to state .
AROMAHOUSEWARES COMPANY
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, California 92121
1-800-276-6286
M-F, 8:30AM - 5:00 PM, Pacific Time
Website: www.aromaco.com
in continental United States
and does not cover areas outside continental United States
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