Aroma ASC-606 User manual

Congratulations on your purchase of this Aroma Slow 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
©2004 Aroma Housewares Company

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. : Read all instructions carefully before first use.
2. Do not touch surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or
the slow cooker base in water or any other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near
children. This appliance is not intended to be used by 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 completely 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. Do not use attachments or accessories other than those supplied
or recommended by the manufacturer. Incompatible parts create
a hazard.
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. 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
as well as damaging the product.
16. Avoid sudden temperature changes when using the slow cooker.
Add the refrigerated foods before slow cooker is hot.
17. Use only with 120V AC power outlet.
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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. Tempered glass lid
2. Lid knob
3. Removable ceramic inner pot
4. Cooking indicator 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. Return inner pot to slow cooker base.
3. Place the slow cooker on a flat, sturdy surface.
4. Set temperature control knob to OFF position.
5. Plug the slow cooker into a wall outlet.
1. Prepare food according to the recipe instructions.
2. Place food in the ceramic inner pot and cover it with lid.
3. Set the desired temperature LOW, HIGH or AUTO.
4. When finished cooking, turn to off position and unplug the cooker.
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 First Use:
To Use:
Auto Mode:
TIPS:
NOTE:
Always add adequate amount of liquid while slow cooking.
The suggested amount of liquid is 2 cups for 6-hour cooking; 3
cups for 9-hour cooking and 4 cups for 12-hour cooking in HIGH
mode.
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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.
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.
When using only LOW temperature setting to cook, it takes at least
7 hours to cook most meats and vegetables through.
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Before cooking frozen food, add a small amount of some warm
water to the inner pot.
Always cook food with lid on and in position.

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Avoid sudden temperature changes 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.
Never turn slow cooker on when the inner pot is empty.
Never place the inner pot on a burner or stove top.
Handle the ceramic inner pot and lid carefully and avoid
hitting them against any hard surfaces.
Do not use the slow cooker if the ceramic inner pot is cracked
or chipping, call the customer service to replace with a new inner
pot immediately.
Do not immerse the slow cooker body in water or any other liquid.
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CAUTION:

HOW TO CLEAN
Always unplug and allow slow cooker to cool completely
before cleaning.
1. Remove the inner pot and lid from base.
2. Wash the inner pot and lid with warm, soapy water.
3. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a dishcloth.
4. Wipe the slow cooker body with a damp dishcloth.
1. Always let the slow cooker dry completely before storing.
2. To keep dust free, use a plastic or cloth bag to wrap the slow
cooker.
3. Store the unit in a dry, cool place.
NOTE: The inner pot and glass lid are dishwasher safe.
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean.
To Store:
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Never wash the ceramic inner pot until it cools completely.
Do not place hot lid or ceramic inner pot in cold water.
Avoid hitting the slow cooker against any hard surfaces.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads to
clean the slow cooker.
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CAUTION:

RECIPES
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Roast pork chop with onion and
mushroom sauce
creamy clam chowder
6 3/4 inch pork chops
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
5 oz. fresh button mushrooms
½ can cream of mushroom soup
2 white onions
1 tbsp. garlic, finely pressed
2 tsp. white wine
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
Makes 4 servings
Coat pork chops with corn starch. Use a heated skillet to lightly fry
pork chops in vegetable oil until golden brown. Cook with grated
ginger about 3 minutes on each side of chops.
Julienne onions and mushrooms. Add onions, mushrooms, mush-
room soup, chicken stock, garlic, wine and vinegar into the crock
and mix well. Add pork chops on top of all ingredients. Cover with
onions. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Cook on high heat for 4
hours and turn to low to cook for another 2 hours.
Serve with rice or noodles.
6 oz. Clams, finely chopped
6 slices of bacon
1 can 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 potato, peeled and chopped
Makes 8 servings
Drain chopped clams. Cook bacon strips in a skillet until golden
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and crispy. Wait for the bacon to cool and cut into small pieces.
Use the left over oil to saute chopped onions and black mushrooms
for about 5 to 8 minutes.
Add all ingredients to the inner pot. Stir in milk and cream of potato
soup. Add salt to taste. Cook on auto setting for about 6 hours.
When done, switch to low to keep soup warm.
3 lb. braising steak or beef sirloin tip, cut into chunks
3 peeled potato
4 medium carrots, peeled
1 white onion
3 fresh garlic cloves, peeled
1 12 oz. canned tomato
6 oz. curry paste (Indian or Japanese curry paste)
4 cups of water
Makes 6 servings
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 salt to taste. Cook on high for 4 hours.
Serve with rice or noodles.
2 lb. skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2” lengths
1 stalk of celery
2 green bell peppers
2 oz. chopped fresh cilantro
cup all purpose flour
cup olive oil
1 tbsp. corn starch
½ can chicken stock
Salt to taste
Makes 6 servings
curry 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 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.
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
cup all purpose flour
1 tsp. minced ginger
3 cups of beef stock
Makes 6 to 8 servings
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 on auto for 5 to 6 hours.
Makes 4 servings
4 skinless catfish fillets, about 4 oz. each
1 fresh lemon
1 oz. fresh basil leaves
1 cup of white rice
sunset pot roast
lemon fish fillets 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 on auto for 5 to 5 ½ hours until rice is moist.
3 lightly beaten eggs
½ cup of sugar
1 tsp. instant coffee
2 tsp. hot water
1 tbsp. chocolate syrup
1 cup half and half milk
Makes 4 servings
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.
Add coffee solution to the souffle dish and cover the dish with foil.
Add 2 cups of water to the 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 on 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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