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Instruction Manual
Abuelitas Specialty Rice Cooker
For Model Numbers:
SRC-1020-1T
SRC-1020-1RT
SRC-1020-1BT
SRC-1020-1ORT
America’s #1 Rice Cooker

Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma® Abuelitas 20-Cup Specialty Rice Cooker and XL Food Steamer. In no time at all, you’ll be making fantastic, traditional
Spanish rice with a 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 uffy perfection.
Using the HIGH setting, prepare fried rice or even sauté your favorite vegetables. All are sure to turn out great!
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 tamales, seafood, fresh meats and delicious vegetables at the same time in the same pot. Steaming foods locks in their natural avor 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 including Spanish rice, 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
©2015 Aroma Housewares Company
All rights reserved.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the
following:
1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before rst 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 electrical shock, 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 re, 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONT.)
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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 rice cooker may not operate properly.
18. Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry prior to use. If the inner cooking 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 on WARM 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 reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable inner cooking pot provided.
23. This appliance is for household use only.

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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 t into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied 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 qualied person in
order to avoid a hazard.
Polarized Plug
KEEP AWAY
FROM CHILDREN!

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Inner Pot
XL Steam Tray
Measuring Cup
Serving Spatula
Bamboo Spoon
Steam Vent
Handle
Tempered Glass Lid
Glass Lid Handle
HIGH Indicator Light
Cook Switch
WARM Indicator Light
COOK Indicator Light
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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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.
NOTE

6
• If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact
replacement.
• To add more avor 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 10.
HELPFUL
HINTS
• Before placing the inner cooking pot into the
rice cooker, check that the cooking pot 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 cup 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 10 for water amounts.
Rinse rice to remove excess starch.
Drain.
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TO COOK RICE
NOTE

7
TO COOK RICE (CONT.)
Plug the cord into an available outlet. Press the COOK switch to begin
cooking.
7
High
Warm
Cook
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.
5
High
Warm
Cook
When rice is ready, the COOK Switch
will ip up and switch into WARM.
9
For best results, stir the rice with
the serving spatula to distribute any
remaining moisture.
10
When nished serving rice, unplug
the power cord to turn the rice
cooker off.
11
• Rice should not be left on
Keep-Warm for more than
12 hours.
NOTE

8
• If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact
replacement.
• To add more avor 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 10.
HELPFUL
HINTS
• Before placing the inner cooking pot into the
rice cooker, check that the cooking pot is dry
and free of debris. Adding the inner cooking pot
when wet may damage the rice cooker.
Add rice or other ingredients to
be sautéed/ browned to the inner
cooking pot
Press the HIGH switch to begin
frying.
Connect the power cord to the rice
cooker and plug into an available
outlet.
Place the inner cooking pot into the
rice cooker.
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TO COOK FRIED RICE
NOTE

9
TO COOK FRIED RICE (CONT.)
Add water and any additional
ingredients to the inner cooking pot.
Press the COOK switch to begin
cooking.
7
High
Warm
Cook
When rice is ready, the COOK switch
will ip up and switch to WARM.
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Using the wooden spatula, stir
ingredients until sautéed/browned to
the desired level.
5
For best results, stir the rice with
the serving spatula to distribute any
remaining moisture.
9
When nished serving rice, unplug
the power cord to turn the rice
cooker off.
10
• Rice should not be left on
Keep-Warm for more than
12 hours.
• The included plastic serving
spatula is not designed for
high temperature heat.
NOTE

10
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 10 cups of uncooked rice (9 cups if brown rice) into this appliance at one time. The maximum capacity of this unit is 10 cups raw rice
(9 cups if brown rice) which yields 20 cups of cooked rice (18 cups brown rice).
RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLES
Brown RiceWhite Rice
UNCOOKED
RICE
RICE WATER
LINE INSIDE POT
APPROX. COOKED
RICE YIELD
COOKING
TIMES
2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups 18-23 Min.
3 Cups Line 3 6 Cups 21-26 Min.
4 Cups Line 4 8 Cups 24-29 Min.
5 Cups Line 5 10 Cups 27-32 Min.
6 Cups Line 6 12 Cups 30-35 Min.
7 Cups Line 7 14 Cups 33-38 Min.
8 Cups Line 8 16 Cups 35-42 Min.
9 Cups Line 9 18 Cups 37-44 Min.
10 Cups Line 10 20 Cups 40-47 Min.
UNCOOKED
RICE
WATER WITH
MEASURING
CUP
APPROX.
COOKED RICE
YIELD
COOKING
TIMES
2 Cups 3 Cups 4 Cups 28-33 Min.
3 Cups 4¼ Cups 6 Cups 32-37 Min.
4 Cups 5½ Cups 8 Cups 36-41 Min.
5 Cups 6¾ Cups 10 Cups 40-45 Min.
6 Cups 8 Cups 12 Cups 44-49 Min.
7 Cups 9¼ Cups 14 Cups 48-53 Min.
8 Cups 10½ Cups 16 Cups 52-57 Min.
9 Cups 11¾ Cups 18 Cups 56-61 Min.

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TO STEAM
Place the inner cooking pot into the
rice cooker.
Place food to be steamed onto the
steam tray.
3
Place the steam tray into the rice
cooker.
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Using the provided measuring
cup, add 2 cups water to the inner
cooking pot.
1
• 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 15.
HELPFUL
HINTS
• If too little water is added, the rice cooker will
stop prematurely.
• Before placing the inner cooking pot into the
rice cooker, check that the cooking pot is dry
and free of debris. Adding the inner cooking pot
when wet may damage the rice cooker.
NOTE

12
Plug the cord into an available outlet. Once the suggested amount of time
has passed, carefully remove the lid
and check food for doneness.
To prevent overcooking, remove
steamed food immediately once it is
cooked.
If food is fully cooked, push the
HIGH switch down to switch the rice
cooker to WARM.
Unplug the rice cooker when it is not
in use.
8
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Press the HIGH switch to begin
steaming.
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Place the tempered glass lid securely
onto the rice cooker.
5
TO STEAM (CONT.)

13
TO STEAM FOOD &
SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE
Using caution to avoid escaping
steam, remove the lid.
Place steam tray onto the rice
cooker.
11
Replace the lid securely on top of the
rice cooker.
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Place food to be steamed onto the
steam tray.
9
• Refer to the steaming tables for meats and vegetables on page 15 for hints
and approximate steaming times. See the “Rice/Water Measurement Table”
included on page 10 for approximate rice cooking times.
HELPFUL
HINTS
• Do not attempt to cook more than 4 cups (uncooked) of
rice if steaming and cooking rice simultaneously.
• Food can be steamed at any time while rice cooks, however
for best results food should be steamed toward the end of the
rice cooking cycle. This will allow for rice and steamed food to
be ready at the same time. See the “Rice/Water Measurement
Tables” on page 10 for approximate rice cooking times.
NOTE
To steam while cooking rice, begin cooking rice by following steps 1 to 8 of “To Cook Rice” on page 6.

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If food is nished steaming, carefully
remove steam tray. It will be hot.
For best results, stir the rice with
the serving spatula to distribute any
remaining moisture.
When nished serving rice, turn the
rice cooker off by unplugging the
power cord.
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Allow rice cooker to continue
cooking rice.
15
High
Warm
Cook
When rice is ready, the COOK switch
will ip up and switch into WARM.
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Using caution, remove the lid to
check food for doneness.
13
TO STEAM FOOD & SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE (CONT.)
• Rice should not be left on Keep-Warm for more than 12 hours.
NOTE

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STEAMING TABLES
MEAT STEAMING TIME SAFE INTERNAL
TEMPERATURE
Fish 25 Min. 140°
Chicken 30 Min. 165°
Pork 30 Min. 160°
Beef
Medium = 25 Min.
Medium-Well = 30 Min.
Well = 33 Min.
160°
Meat Steaming Table
VEGETABLE STEAMING TIME
Asparagus 20 Minutes
Broccoli 15 Minutes
Cabbage 25 Minutes
Carrots 25 Minutes
Cauliower 25 Minutes
Corn 25 Minutes
Eggplant 30 Minutes
Green Beans 25 Minutes
Peas 20 Minutes
Spinach 20 Minutes
Squash 20 Minutes
Zucchini 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 meat is adequately cooked.
When steaming, Aroma® recommends using 2 cups of water with the provided measuring cup.

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CAUTION
• The rice cooker will not switch to WARM 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.
4
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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TO COOK SOUP, CHILI OR STEW
• Before placing the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker, check
that the cooking pot is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner
cooking pot when wet may damage the rice cooker.
NOTE

17
The COOK indicator light will
illuminate as the rice cooker begins
cooking.
When nished serving, turn the rice
cooker off by unplugging the power
cord.
9
Using caution to avoid escaping
steam, remove the lid and stir
occasionally with a long-handled
wooden spatula.
7
Once food is fully cooked, push the
COOK switch up to switch the rice
cooker to WARM.
8
High
Warm
Cook
6
Press the COOK switch to begin
cooking.
5
TO COOK SOUP, CHILI OR STEW (CONT.)
NOTE
• Food should not be left on Warm for more than 12 hours.

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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. Contact Aroma® customer service at 1-800-276-6286, Monday to Friday 8:30AM-
4:30PM PST.
Hand wash inner cooking pot
and all accessories or wash them
in the dishwasher. Place plastic
accessories on top rack of 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