AROMA ARC-7604 Induction Rice and Grain Multicooker Instruction Manual

AROMA ARC-7604 Induction Rice and Grain Multicooker

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before first 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 fire, electric shock and injury to persons, 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 the 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 fire, 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.
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 cooker as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding.
15. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.
16. Always unplug from the plug gripping area. Never pull on the cord.
17. The cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances. If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, the appliance may not operate properly.
18. Always make sure the outside of the inner pot is dry prior to use. If the inner 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. Food should not be left in the cooker on Warm mode for more than 12 hours.
21. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner pot on a stovetop or burner.
22. To shut off, press the Warm/( ) button then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
23. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable inner pot provided.
24. Do not wrap or tie cord around appliance.
25. Intended for countertop use only.
26. Do not use for deep frying.
27. This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
28. Individual using a pacemaker should consult with a physician before using the induction rice cooker. Using the induction rice cooker may affect a pacemaker.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Short Cord Instructions

1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk 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 detachable power-supply cord or 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 extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

DO NOT DRAPE CORD!
KEEP AWAYFROM CHILDREN!

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.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Parts Identification

Digital Controls

• Warm/( )
  • Turns the cooker on/off, cancels a function, or manually switches to Warm mode.
• Oatmeal
  • Quick and healthy breakfast with no need to stir.
• White Rice
  • Cooks fluffy, delicious rice automatically.
• Multigrain
  • Ideal for cooking brown rice and other tough-to-cook whole grains to perfection.
• Porridge
  • Brings contents to a boil then a low simmer for savory or sweet rice porridge.
• Soup
  • Great for preparing a variety of soups, stews and chili.
• Delay
  • Compatible with White Rice, Multigrain, Oatmeal and Porridge functions, allows for meals to be ready right when they’re needed with preparation up to 15 hours in advance.
• (+)/(-)
  • Allows you to adjust the amount of delay time for the Delay function or to select the cook time for the Porridge and Soup functions.

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 and dispose of them properly as they can pose a risk to children.
4. Remove the inner pot from the cooker and clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to the cooker.
5. Wash all accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
6. Wipe the cooker’s body clean with a damp cloth.

TO CLEAN

1. Remove the inner pot when the cooker has completely cooled.
2. Hand wash the inner pot and all accessories or place on the top rack of the dishwasher.
3. Wipe the cooker’s body clean with a damp cloth.
4. Thoroughly dry the cooker’s body and all accessories. Reassemble for next use.

Note

• 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.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings.
• 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 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 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 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 Warm mode for 10-30 minutes as needed, opening the lid and stirring periodically to release excess moisture.

Note

• Because rice varieties may vary in their makeup, results may differ.

Error Code Chart

If an error shows on the digital display, the following chart will help explain the next course of action.

COOKING RICE & GRAIN

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add rice or grain to the inner pot.
2. Rinse to remove excess starch. Drain.
3. For white rice and brown rice, fill with water to the line that matches the number of cups of rice being cooked. For grains other than white rice or brown rice, see the “Grain ft Water Measurement Table”.
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press the Warm( ) button to turn on the cooker.
7. Select the White Rice function. To cook brown rice or other grains, select the Multigrain function.
8. The cooking indicator light will illuminate and the unit will beep. The display will begin a chasing pattern to signify the beginning of the cooking cycle.
9. The cooker will count down the final 12 minutes of cook time.
10. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Wann.
11. When finished serving, turn the rice cooker off by pressing the Warm( ) button and unplugging the power cord.

Caution

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

Note

• Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, check that the inner pot is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner pot when wet may damage the cooker.
• Food should not be left in the cooker on Warm mode for more than 12 hours.
• For approximate rice and grain cooking times and suggested water ratios, see the “Rice/Grain & Water Measurement Tables”.

Helpful Hints

• To add more flavor 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.
• The provided rice cooker cup is the equivalent to a ¾ standard U.S. cup

Rice & Water

Measurement Table

• *Cups referenced are with the included measuring cup
• (1 Rice Measuring Cup = ¾ U.S. Cup)
• Use provided rice spatula or non-metal utensil for serving to prevent scratching the nonstick inner pot.

Note

• Cooking times are approximate. Altitude, humidity and external temperature will affect cooking time.
• •Do not place more than 4 cups of uncooked white or brown rice into this appliance at one time. The maximum capacity of this unit is 4 cups of uncooked white or brown rice which yields 8 cups of cooked white or brown rice.
• Brown rice and other grains require a much longer cooking cycle than white rice due to the extra bran layers on the grains.
• The Multigrain function on this rice cooker allows extra time and adjusted heat settings in order to cook the grain properly. If it appears the rice cooker is not heating up immediately on the Multigrain setting, this is due to a low-heat soak cycle that precedes the cooking cycle to produce better results.

Grain & Water

Measurement Table

• *Cups referenced are with the included measuring cup
• (1 Rice Measuring Cup = ¾ U.S. Cup)

Note

• Brown rice, wild rice and other grains 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.
• When cooking barley, you must use the Delay Timer for 4 hours in combination with the Multigrain function. The additional soaking time will ensure good flavor and texture.
• For best results when cooking barley or bulgur, let both grains sit on Warm for 10 minutes before serving.

SOUP

1. Add ingredients to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker and close the lid securely.
3. Pull the power cord into an available 120V AC
4. Press the Warm/( ) button to turn on the cooker.
5. Select Soup then set the desired cook time by pressing the (+) and (-) buttons to increase or decrease time in 1 hour increments. The cooker will begin heating approximately 5 seconds after the time is input and the cooking indicator light will illuminate.
6. Using caution to avoid escaping steam, open the lid and stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon.
7. Once food is fully cooked, press the Warm/( ) button to manually switch to Warm mode.
8. When finished serving, turn the rice cooker off by pressing the Warm/( ) button once more and unplugging the power cord.

Caution

• Do not use the provided serving spatula to stir hot soup, chili, or stew.
• It is not intended to be used in contact with high temperatures.
• Use a long-handled wooden or heat-safe spoon to stir food while simmering.

Note

• Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, check that the inner pot is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner pot when wet may damage the cooker.
• Food should not be left in the cooker on Warm mode for more than 12 hours.
• The Soup function can be set for a cook time of 2 to 8 hours.

OATMEAL

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add oatmeal to the inner pot.
2. Fill with water according to packaging instructions. When an oatmeal/water ratio is not available, use a 1 to 2.5 ratio. In such cases, do not use more than 2 cups of oatmeal.
3. Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid securely.
4. Plug into an available 120V AC outlet.
5. Press the Warm/( ) button to turn on the cooker.
6. Select Oatmeal to begin cooking. The cooking indicator light will illuminate.
7. The cooker will count down the final 12 minutes of cook time.
8. Once cooking is completed, the cooker will automatically switch to Warm.
9. When finished serving, turn the rice cooker off by pressing the Warm/( ) button and unplugging the power cord.

PORRIDGE

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add 1 cup of rice to the inner pot and fill with water to the first porridge fill line.
2. Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid securely.
3. Plug into an available 120V AC outlet.
4. Press the Warm/( ) button to turn on the cooker.
5. Select Porridge and if desired, adjust the cooking time by using the (+) and (-) buttons respectively. The default cooking time is 1 hour and can be increased to 2 hours. The cooking indicator light will then illuminate.
6. Once cooking is completed, the cooker will automatically switch to Warm.
7. When finished serving, turn the rice cooker off by pressing the Warm/( ) button and unplugging the power cord.

Note

• Do not attempt to cook more than 1 cup of porridge in this appliance at a time.

Helpful Hints:

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

USING THE DELAY TIMER

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add rice, grain, oatmeal or porridge to the inner pot.
2. Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Drain. For white rice and brown rice, fill with water to the line that matches the number of cups of rice being. For oatmeal or porridge, fill with water according to packaging instructions.
3. Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid securely.
4. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
5. Press the Warm/( ) button to turn on the cooker.
6. Press the White Rice, Multigrain, Oatmeal or Porridge button, depending on the type of grain being cooked.
7. Select Delay. Press (+) or (-) to increase or decrease the delay time in one hour increments. It may be set to have food ready in 1 to 15 hours using the White Rice and Oatmeal functions, and 2 to 15 hours for the Porridge and Multigrain functions.
8. The digital display will count down from the time selected.
9. The digital display will count down from the time selected.
10. Once the allotted delay time has elapsed, the cooking indicator light will illuminate and the unit will beep. The display will show a chasing pattern to signify the beginning of the cooking cycle.
11. The cooker will count down the final 12 minutes of cook time.
12. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Warm.
13. When finished serving, turn the rice cooker off by pressing the Warm/( ) button and unplugging the power cord.

RECIPES

Ham & Swiss Frittata

• 6 / eggs
• 3 / slices deli ham, chopped
• ¼ / medium onion, chopped
• ¾ cup / Swiss cheese, shredded
• — / pinch of nutmeg
• — / pinch of garlic powder

Combine all ingredients except the Swiss cheese in a large bowl and mix well. Pour the mixed ingredients into the inner pot and top with an even layer of cheese. Select the White Rice function and cook for 12 to 14 minutes. When eggs are set, slide frittata onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges to serve.

SERVES 4.

Classic Mushroom Pilaf

• 1 cup / rice
• 2 tbsp. / butter
• 1 / small onion, sliced
• 5 / large mushrooms, cut into matchstick-sized pieces
• 1 / small garlic clove
• ¼ tsp. / cardamom
• 1⅓ cups / vegetable broth
• ½ / salt
• ½ / green peas

Add butter into the inner pot and select the White Rice function. Allow the butter to melt then add the sliced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes using a long-handled wooden spoon to stir. Add in mushrooms and sauté an additional 5 to 6 minutes. Place the garlic and rice in the inner pot then sauté until the rice is well coated and slightly browned. Stir in cardamom, broth and salt then close the lid and allow the mixture to come to a steady boil. Once boiling, open the lid with caution and stir in the green peas. Close the lid once more and let the cooker complete its White Rice cycle. Once the rice cooker automatically switches to Warm, allow to stand 5 minutes, then fluff grains gently with the serving spatula. Serve immediately.

SERVES 4.

Jambalaya

• ½ Ib / spicy smoked sausage
• ½ lb / shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 / 10-oz. can chicken breast
• 1½ cups / rice
• 3 cups / chicken broth
• 1 / 4-oz. can diced green chiles
• 2 tosp. / Creole seasoning

Cut the smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, then into ¼” half circles. Add all ingredients to the inner pot and mix well. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker then close the lid securely. Select the White Rice function and allow the jambalaya to cook for 2-4 hours. Stir and serve immediately.

SERVES 4.

Green Chili Chicken Rice

• 1½ cups / rice
• 3 cups / chicken broth
• 2 tosp. / diced onion
• ½ tsp. / salt
• 1 / 10-oz. can chicken breast chunks, with liquid
• 1 / 4-oz. can diced green chiles, with liquid

Place all ingredients into the inner pot and stir until evenly distributed. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker, close the lid securely then select the White Rice function. Allow rice to cook until the rice cooker automatically switches to Warm. Stir and serve immediately.

SERVES 4.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

• 2 cups / apple juice
• 1 cup / water
• 1 cup / Irish steel-cut oats
• ¾ cup / dried mixed fruit, chopped
• 1 tbsp. / brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. / butter (optional)
• ¼ tsp. / cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. / salt
• 1 tosp. / lemon juice
• 1 / dash nutmeg
• — / milk, for serving

Pour juice and water into the inner pot then select the Oatmeal function. Stir in oats, fruit, brown sugar, butter (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Once the cooking cycle has completed, add lemon juice and ladle into cereal bowls with milk and more sugar, if desired.

SERVES 6.

Linguine Your Way

• 4 oz. / linguine
• 16 oz. / pasta sauce of your choice
• 2 cups / water or broth
• — / cheese of your choice (optional)
• — / chopped parsley (optional)

Combine all ingredients (except cheese) into the inner pot. Ensure they are evenly mixed. Close the lid and select the Porridge function. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent strands from sticking. Add additional liquid if the sauce becomes too thick. Serve hot with a sprinkling of parsley and grated cheese.

SERVES 2.

Game Day Chili Cheese Dip

• ½ cup / small onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. / vegetable oil
• 1 / clove garlic, minced
• 1 / 15-oz. can prepared chili without beans
• ½ cup / prepared medium salsa
• ¼ cup / black olives, sliced
• 1½2 oz. / low-fat cream cheese, cubed
• 1½ oz. / cheddar cheese, grated
• — / tortilla chips, for dipping

Place the onion, oil and garlic in the inner pot. Select the White Rice function and sauté ingredients for 3 minutes. Use a long-handled wooden spoon to gently stir as the onion and garlic cook. Add the chili, salsa, olives, cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine all of the ingredients then close the lid securely and select the Soup function. Carefully open the lid occasionally, keeping hands and face away to avoid steam, and stir the dip. Repeat this process until the dip is warm throughout and the cheeses are melted. When done, serve in a large bowl and use the tortilla chips for dipping.

SERVES 4.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Aroma Housewares Company warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship for two years from provable date of purchase in the United States. Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace, at its discretion, 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 apply if the warranty period expired; the products has been modified by any unauthorized service center or personnel; the defect was subject to abuse, improper use not conforming to product manual instructions, or environment conditions more severe than those specified in the manual and specification, neglect of the owner or improper installation; the defect was subject to Force Majeure such as flood, lightning, earthquake, other natural calamities, war, vandalism, theft, brownouts or sags (damage due to low voltage disturbances). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state, and does not cover areas outside the United States.

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