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Instruction Manual

NRC-687SD-1SG

Welcome to the NutriWare®community!

With your NutriWare®Rice Cooker and Food Steamer you are well on your way to meals that are healthy, delicious and easy to prepare. Cook anything from white to

brown rice, whole grains and even entire entrees with the push of a button.

Your new NutriWare®Rice Cooker is ideal for healthy, one-pot meals for the entire family. The convenient stainless steel steam tray inserts directly over the rice, allowing

you to cook moist, 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.

With Sauté-Then-Simmer®Technology, your NutriWare®Rice Cooker makes preparing traditional stovetop dishes in a snap. Sauté-Then-Simmer®reaches a high heat to

brown or sauté food, then automatically switches over to a simmer once liquid is added. It’s perfect for Spanish rice, chili, risottos, stir fry, pilafs and much more.

Also with the stainless steel cooking surfaces you can rest assured that all food contact surfaces are non-reactive. With the NutriWare®Rice Cooker and Food Steamer,

the only thing you and your family will be enjoying is the appetizing food you’ve prepared.

To maximize your health benets, be sure to use fresh, organic foods whenever possible. Free of pesticides and articial additives, organic foods will provide the best

nourishment for you and your family.

This isn’t the only product from NutriWare®. Please visit us at www.AromaCo.com to browse our other NutriWare®products. NutriWare®nourishes the food that

nourishes you.

Published By:

Aroma Housewares Co.

6469 Flanders Drive

San Diego, CA 92121

U.S.A.

1-800-276-6286

www.AromaCo.com

/AromaHousewares

www.aromatestkitchen.com

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 removing or replacing 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

NutriWare®customer service for examination, repair or adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by NutriWare®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 anything other than its intended use.

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following:

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 wall 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 burns.

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 turn unit o, press power button once, 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.

24. This appliance is not intended for deep frying foods.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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

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 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.

DO NOT DRAPE CORD!

KEEP AWAY

FROM CHILDREN!

Stainless Steel Cooking Pot Stainless Steel Steam Tray Measuring Cup Serving Spatula

Tempered Glass Lid

Steam Vent

Handle

Digital

Control Panel

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Digital Controls

Brown Rice

The BROWN RICE button is ideal for cooking

brown rice and other tough-to-cook whole

grains to perfection.

Sauté-Then-Simmer®

The SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER® button is for

NutriWare’s patent-pending Sauté-Then-Simmer®

Technology. This feature sautés foods at a high

heat and automatically switches over to simmer

mode once liquid is added. It’s perfect for Spanish

rice, chili, risotto, stir fry and much more!

Steam

The STEAM button is perfect for quickly

steaming delicious meats and vegetables.

Keep-Warm/Power

The KEEP-WARM/POWER button serves

two purposes. The “Keep-Warm” mode

automatically switches on once rice is cooked to

keep it warm and fresh. When pressed once, the

button will turn the rice cooker on/o.

White Rice

The WHITE RICE button cooks delicious rice

automatically.

BEFORE FIRST USE / TO CLEAN

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 and dispose of properly as they can pose a risk to children.

4. Wash lid and accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

5. Remove the stainless steel cooking pot from the rice cooker and clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

6. Wipe rice cooker body clean with a damp cloth.

NOTE

• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.

• Do not immerse the rice cooker base, cord or plug in water at any time.

• Before placing the stainless steel cooking pot into the rice cooker, check that the stainless steel cooking pot is dry and free of debris. Inserting

the stainless steel cooking pot when wet may damage the rice cooker.

Hand wash stainless steel cooking

pot and all accessories or wash

them in the top rack of the

dishwasher.

Reassemble for next use.Thoroughly dry rice cooker body and

all accessories.

Wipe the rice cooker body clean with

a damp cloth.

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TO COOK RICE

Using the provided measuring

cup, add rice to the stainless steel

cooking pot.

Place the stainless steel cooking pot

into the rice cooker.

Fill with water to the line which

matches the number of cups of rice

being cooked.

Rinse rice to remove excess starch.

Drain.

Plug the power cord into an

available 120V AC outlet. Press the

KEEP-WARM/POWER button to turn

the rice cooker on.

Place the tempered glass lid

securely onto the rice cooker.

• 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

Table” on page 7.

HELPFUL

HINTS

NOTE

• Brown rice requires a much longer cooking cycle than other rice varieties due to the extra bran layers on the grains. The “Brown Rice”

function on this rice cooker allows extra time and adjusted heat settings in order to cook the rice properly. If it appears the rice cooker

is not heating up immediately on the “Brown Rice” function, this is due to a low-heat soak cycle that preceeds the cooking cycle to

produce better brown rice results.

• Rice should not be left in the rice cooker on “Keep-Warm” for more than 12 hours.

Whennishedserving,pressthe

KEEP-WARM/POWER button once

and unplug the power cord to turn

thericecookero.

When rice is ready, the rice cooker

will beep and automatically switch to

“Keep-Warm.”

For best results, stir the rice with

the serving spatula to distribute any

remaining moisture.

TO COOK RICE (continue)

The indicator light will illuminate and

the rice cooker will begin cooking.

Press the WHITE RICE or BROWN

RICE button, depending upon the

type of rice being cooked.

HELPFUL

HINTS

• Rinse rice before placing it into the stainless steel cooking pot to remove excess bran and starch. This will help reduce browning and

sticking to the bottom of the pot.

• This chart is only a general measuring guide. As there are many dierent kinds of rice available rice/water measurements may vary.

RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE

UNCOOKED RICE RICE WATER LINE INSIDE POT APPROX. COOKED RICE YIELD COOKING TIMES

2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups WHITE RICE: 28-33 Min.

BROWN RICE: 90-95 Min.

3 Cups Line 3 6 Cups WHITE RICE: 31-36 Min.

BROWN RICE: 95-100 Min.

4 Cups Line 4 8 Cups WHITE RICE: 34-39 Min.

BROWN RICE: 100-105 Min.

5 Cups Line 5 10 Cups WHITE RICE: 37-42 Min.

BROWN RICE: 105-110 Min.

6 Cups Line 6 12 Cups WHITE RICE: 40-45 Min.

BROWN RICE: 107-112 Min.

7 Cups Line 7 14 Cups WHITE RICE: 43-48 Min.

BROWN RICE: 110-115 Min.

•It is recommended to use a long-handled wooden or heat-safe spoon to stir food while sautéing.

• Food should not be left in the rice cooker on “Keep-Warm” for more than 12 hours.

NOTE

TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER®(to sauté only, follow steps 1-5, 9)

Add ingredients to be sautéed/

browned to the stainless steel

cooking pot.

Press the SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER®

button to begin sautéing.

Plug the power cord into an

available 120V AC outlet. Press the

KEEP-WARM/POWER button to turn

the rice cooker on.

Place the stainless steel cooking pot

into the rice cooker.

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Add other called for ingredients and

liquid to the stainless steel cooking

pot.

The rice cooker will automatically

switch to its “Simmer” mode. Place

the lid securely onto the rice cooker

and allow it to cook.

Once the meal has cooked, the rice

cooker will beep and automatically

switch over to “Keep-Warm.”

Using a long-handled wooden

spoon, stir ingredients until sautéed/

browned to the desired level.

Whennishedserving,presstheKEEP-WARM/POWERbuttononceandunplugthepowercordtoturnthericecookero.

TO STEAM

Using the provided measuring cup,

add 3 cups water to the stainless

steel cooking pot.

Place the stainless steel steam tray

and glass lid securely onto the rice

cooker.

Place food to be steamed in the

stainless steel steam tray.

Place the stainless steel cooking pot

into the rice cooker.

• Smaller foods may be placed on a heat-proof dish and then placed onto the stainless steel steam tray.

Parchment paper or aluminum foil may also be used. Place the paper/foil in the center of the stainless steel

steam tray and ensure it does not create a seal along the bottom of the stainless steel 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 11.

HELPFUL

HINTS

NOTE

• If too little water is added, the

rice cooker will stop prematurely.

Plug the power cord into an

available 120V AC outlet. Press the

KEEP-WARM/POWER button to turn

the rice cooker on.

Press the KEEP-WARM/POWER

button to switch the rice cooker to

“Keep-Warm”. Press again to power

oandunplug.

Press the STEAM button to begin

steaming.

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.

Whennishedsteaming,presstheKEEP-WARM/POWERbutton

onceandunplugthepowercordtoturnthericecookero.

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• Do not attempt to cook more than 5 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 Table” on page 7 for approximate rice cooking times.

•Using caution to avoid escaping steam when opening lid.

CAUTION

Place stainless steel steam tray into

the rice cooker. Place the tempered

glass lid securely onto the rice

cooker.

TO STEAM FOOD & SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE

To steam while cooking rice, begin cooking rice by following steps 1 to 8 of “To Cook Rice” on page 5.

Iffoodisnishedsteaming,remove

stainless steel steam tray. Wear a

protective glove to prevent injury as

steam tray will be hot.

Place lid securely on rice cooker and

allow the rice cooker to continue

cooking rice.

Using caution, remove the lid to

check food for doneness.

When rice is ready, the rice cooker

will beep and automatically switch to

“Keep-Warm.”

For best results, stir the rice with

the serving spatula to distribute any

remaining moisture.

Whennishedserving,pressthe

KEEP-WARM/POWER button once

and unplug the power cord to turn

thericecookero.

NOTE

• Rice should not

be left in the rice

cooker on “Keep-

Warm” for more

than 12 hours.

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 9-11 Minutes

Broccoli 6-8 Minutes

Cabbage 5-7 Minutes

Carrots 11-13 Minutes

Cauliower 7-9 Minutes

Corn on the Cob 12-16 Minutes

Green Beans 9-11 Minutes

Peas 4-6 Minutes

Potatoes 28-33 Minutes

Spinach 2-4 Minutes

Squash 9-11 Minutes

Zucchini 9-11 Minutes

Vegetable Steaming Table

• Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will aect 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, NutriWare®recommends using 3 cups of water with the provided measuring cup.

Plug the power cord into an

available 120V AC outlet. Press the

KEEP-WARM/POWER button to turn

the rice cooker on.

Add ingredients to the stainless steel

cooking pot. Place the tempered glass lid

securely onto the rice cooker.

Place the stainless steel cooking pot

into the rice cooker.

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.

TO COOK SOUPS, STEWS OR CHILIS

• Before placing the stainless steel cooking pot into the rice

cooker, check that the outside surface is dry and free of

debris. Adding the stainless steel cooking pot when wet

may damage the rice cooker.

• Food should not be left in the rice cooker on “Keep-Warm”

for more than 12 hours.

NOTE

Using caution to avoid escaping steam,

remove the lid and stir occasionally

with a long-handled wooden spoon.

Once food is fully cooked, press

the KEEP-WARM/POWER button

to switch the rice cooker to “Keep-

Warm.”

Whennishedcooking,pressthe

KEEP-WARM/POWER button once

and unplug the power cord to turn

thericecookero.

Press the STEAM button to begin

cooking.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Rice is too dry/hard after cooking.

If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the rice cooker switches to “Keep-Warm” mode, additional water and cooking

time will soften the rice. Depending on how dry your rice is, add ½ to 1 cup of water and stir through. Close the lid

and press the WHITE RICE button. When rice cooker switches to “Keep-Warm” mode, open the lid and stir the rice

to check the consistency. Repeat as necessary until rice is soft and moist.

Rice is too moist/soggy after cooking.

If your rice is too moist or soggy when the rice cooker switches to “Keep-Warm” mode, use the serving spatula to

stir the rice. This will redistribute the bottom (moistest) part of the rice as well as release excess moisture. Close the

lid and allow to remain on “Keep-Warm” mode for 10-30 minutes as needed, opening the lid and stirring periodically

to release excess moisture.

The bottom layer of rice is browned/

caramelized.

The bottom layer of cooked rice may become slightly browned and/or caramelized during cooking. To reduce

browning, rice should be rinsed before cooking to remove any excess starch. Stirring rice once it switches to

“Keep-Warm” will also help to reduce browning/caramelizing.

Because rice varieties may vary in their make-up, results may dier.

Below are some troubleshooting tips to help you achieve the desired consistency.

Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship for 2 years from provable date of purchase in the United States.

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. $20.00 for shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma Housewares Company. Before returning an item, please call the

toll free number below for a return authorization number. Allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping.

This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse, abuse or neglect on the 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 specic legal rights, which may vary from state to state, and does not cover areas outside the United States and Canada.

AROMA HOUSEWARES COMPANY

6469 Flanders Drive

San Diego, California 92121

1-800-276-6286

M-F, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Pacic Time

www.AromaCo.com

LIMITED WARRANTY