Aroma ARC-150SB Digital Rice-Grain Multicooker User Manual

Aroma ARC-150SB Digital Rice-Grain Multicooker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs.
Use only on a level, dry and heatresistant surface.
To protect against fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, do not immerse the power cord, plug or the appliance in water or any other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.
Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool before putting on or removing parts and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged power cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Aroma® customer service for examination, repair or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Aroma® Housewares may result in fire, electrical shock or injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not allow the power cord to touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter or table.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing hot food, oil, or other liquids.
Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the cooker as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding.
Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.

Parts Identification

Controls/Functions

Power

Powers the cooker on and off or cancels a current function.

Delay Timer

Allows for food to be ready right when it’s needed with preparation up to 15 hours in advance.

(-) or (+)

Adjusts the amount of steam time for Steam, the delay time for Delay Timer, or the cook time for Slow Cook.

Keep Warm

Manually sets the cooker to Keep Warm mode, perfect for keeping foods at ready-to-serve temperatures.

Brown Rice

Ideal for cooking brown rice and other tough-to-cook whole grains to perfection.

Steam

Using the included steam tray, steaming healthy sides and main courses has never been easier.

White Rice

Cooks fluffy, delicious white rice automatically.

Flash Rice

An efficient and time-saving option for rice in a pinch.

Slow Cook

Prepare homemade roasts, stews and other slow cooked favorites with an adjustable cook time of 2 to 10 hours.

Before First Use

Read all instructions and important safeguards.
Remove all packaging materials and check that all items have been received in good condition.
Tear up all plastic bags and dispose of them properly as they can pose a risk to children.
Remove the inner pot from the cooker and clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to the cooker.
Wash all accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Wipe the cooker’s body clean with a damp cloth.

Rice & Grain

Using the provided rice measuring cup, add rice or grain to the inner pot.
Rinse to remove excess starch. Drain.
For white or brown rice, fill the inner pot with water to the line that matches the number of cups of uncooked rice added. For other grains, see the “Grain & Water Measurement Table” on page 11.
Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid securely.
Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
Press power to turn the cooker on.
Press White Rice, Brown Rice, or Steam, depending on the type of grain being cooked. The cooking indicator light will illuminate and the digital display will show a chasing pattern as the cooker begins heating.
The digital display will count down the final 10 minutes of cook time.
Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
For best results, stir the grain with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing power twice and unplug the power cord.

Note:

Because rice varieties may vary in their make-up, results may differ.
Food should not be left in the cooker on Keep Warm for more than 12 hours.

Delay Timer

Using the provided rice measuring cup, add rice or grain to the inner pot.
Rinse to remove excess starch. Drain.
For white or brown rice, fill the inner pot with water to the line that matches the number of cups of uncooked rice added. For other grains, see the “Grain & Water Measurement Table” on page 11.
Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid securely.
Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
Press power to turn the cooker on
Press Delay Timer.
Use (+) or (-) to increase or decrease the delay time by one hour increments. It may be set to have grains ready in 1 to 15 hours for White Rice and 2 to 15 hours for Brown Rice.
Once the desired time is selected, press the White Rice or Brown Rice button, depending on the type of grain being cooked.
The digital display will count down from the input delay time.
Once the delay time has elapsed, a chasing pattern will appear in the digital display signifying that the cooking cycle has begun.
The digital display will count down the final 10 minutes of cook time.
Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing power twice and unplug the power cord.

Helpful Hints:

If you misplace the rice measuring cup, a ¾ standard U.S. cup is an exact replacement.

To add more flavor to rice, try substituting water for 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 grain cooking times and suggested grain/water ratios, see the “Rice/Grain & Water Measurement Tables” on pages 10-11.

Slow Cook

Add desired ingredients to the inner pot.
Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid securely.
Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
Press power to turn the cooker on.
Press Slow Cook. The digital display will show a flashing “2” to represent 2 hours of slow cook time.
Use (+) or (-) to increase or decrease slow cook time by one hour increments, up to 10 hours.
Once the time has been input, the cooker will beep and the digital display will stop flashing to indicate that the time has been successfully set.
The cooker will now begin heating. The digital display will count down in one hour increments from the input slow cook time.
Using caution, open the lid occasionally and stir the ingredients with a long-handled wooden or heat-safe spoon if desired.
Once the time has elapsed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing power twice and unplug the power cord.

Caution:

The cooker will not switch to Keep Warm mode until all liquid has evaporated. Follow your recipe carefully and do not leave the rice cooker unattended.

Do not use the provided serving spatula to stir soup, chili or stew. It is not intended to be used in contact with high temperatures. Instead, use a long-handled wooden or heat-safe utensil to stir while cooking.

Note:

Slow cooking requires a small amount of liquid. Without liquid, the cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm.

Rice & Water Measurement Table

Cups referenced are with the included rice measuring cup.

(1 Rice Measuring Cup = ¾ U.S. Cup)

Note:

Cooking times are approximate. Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times.
Do not place more than 10 cups of uncooked white or brown rice into this appliance at one time. The maximum capacity of this unit is 10 cups of uncooked rice which yields 20 cups of cooked rice.
Rinse grains before placing into the inner pot to remove excess bran and starch. This will reduce the chance of rice browning and sticking to the bottom of the inner pot.

Grain & Water Measurement Table

Flash Rice Time Comparison Table

To use the Flash Rice function, begin by following steps 1 through 6 of “Rice & Grain” on page 8 then press Flash Rice. Refer to the “Rice & Water Measurement Table” for rice/water ratios and approximate cooked rice yields.

Note:

When cooking barley, you must use the Delay Timer for 4 hours in combination with the Brown Rice function. The additional soaking time will ensure optimal flavor and texture.
For best results when cooking barley or bulgur, let both grains sit on Keep Warm for 10 minutes before serving.
If softer grains are desired, add an additional 1/2 cup of water or liquid.
The Flash Rice function will only properly cook white rice. All other grains including brown rice should not be cooked using the Flash Rice function.

Steam

Using the provided rice measuring cup, add 3 cups of water to the inner pot.
Place the inner pot into the cooker.
Place desired food into the provided steam tray, lower the tray into the cooker then close the lid securely.
Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC outlet.
Press power to turn the cooker on.
Press Steam. The digital display will show a flashing “5” to represent five minutes of steam time.
Use (+) or (-) to increase or decrease steaming time by one minute increments, up to 30 minutes. For suggested steaming times for meat and vegetables, see “Meat & Vegetable Steaming Tables” on page 13.
Once the water reaches a boil, the digital display will begin to count down from the input steam time.
After the selected steam time has elapsed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
Using caution, check to see that the steamed food is cooked. If finished steaming, carefully remove the food to prevent overcooking. Wear a protective heat-resistant glove to prevent injury as the steam tray will be hot.
When finished steaming, turn the cooker off by pressing power twice and unplug the power cord.

Helpful Hints:

Parchment paper or aluminum foil may also be used while steaming. Place the paper/foil in the center of the steam tray and ensure it does not create a seal along the bottom of the tray.

We recommend beginning to steam your foods towards the end of the rice cooking cycle. This will allow steamed food and cooked grains to be ready around the same time. See the “Rice/Grain & Water Measurement Tables” on pages 10-11 for approximate cooking times.

Steam & Cook

To steam foods while cooking grains, begin cooking grain by following steps 1 through 8 of “Rice & Grain” on page 8.
Place the desired food into the provided steam tray. Open the lid using caution, lower the steam tray into the cooker then close the lid securely.
Cook food according to the “Meat & Vegetable Steaming Tables” on page 13.
After the suggested amount of time has elapsed, open the lid to check steamed food for doneness. Use caution when opening the lid as hot steam will escape.
If food is finished steaming, remove the steam tray. Wear a protective heat-resistant glove to prevent injury as the steam tray will be hot.
Close the lid securely and allow the cooking cycle to continue.
Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm mode.
When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing power twice and unplug the power cord.

Caution:

Do not attempt to cook more than 6 cups of uncooked rice when steaming and cooking simultaneously.

Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, check that it is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner pot when wet may damage the cooker.

Meat Vegetable Steaming Tables

When steaming, Aroma® recommends using 3 cups of water with the provided rice measuring cup.

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.

To ensure meat tastes its best and to prevent food-borne illness, check that the meat is completely cooked prior to serving. If the meat is still uncooked, simply add more water to the inner pot and repeat the steaming process until the meat is adequately cooked.

Note:

Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times.
These steaming charts are for reference only. Actual cooking times may vary.
Food should not be left in the rice cooker on Keep Warm for more than 12 hours.

To Clean

Remove the inner pot when the cooker has completely cooled.
Hand wash the inner pot and all accessories using warm, soapy water or place on the top rack of the dishwasher.
Remove the condensation collector and hand wash using warm, soapy water.
Wipe the cooker’s body clean with a damp cloth.
Thoroughly dry the cooker’s body and all accessories. Reassemble for next use.

Note:

Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings.
We recommend hand washing the inner pot with warm, soapy water to lengthen its lifespan and avoid damage over time. If washing in a dishwasher, a slight discoloration to the inner pot may occur. This is cosmetic and will not negatively affect performance.
To remove the condensation collector, squeeze both sides and pull out towards you.
Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma® Housewares.

Troubleshooting

Rice is too dry/hard after cooking.

If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the cooker switches to Keep Warm, 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 thoroughly. Close the lid and select the White Rice function once more. When the 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 still too moist or soggy when the cooker switches to Keep Warm, use the serving spatula to stir the rice. This will redistribute the bottom (moist) part of the rice as well as release excess moisture. Close the lid and allow the cooker to remain on Keep Warm mode for 10-30 minutes as needed, opening the lid and stirring periodically to release excess moisture.

Caution:

Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, check that it is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner pot when wet may damage the cooker.

Note:

Because rice varieties may vary in their make-up, results may differ.
Food should not be left in the cooker on Keep Warm for more than 12 hours.

Service & Support

In the event of a warranty claim, or if service is required for this product, please contact Aroma® customer service toll-free at: 1-800-276-6286

M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm, Pacific Time

Or we can be reached online at: [email protected]

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Aroma ARC-150SB Digital Rice-Grain Multicooker User Manual