AROMA ASC-503S Slow Cooker Instruction Manual

AROMA ASC-503S Slow Cooker

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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 heat­resistant surface.
4. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse power 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 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.
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 power 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 power 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. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner pot on a stovetop or burner.
21. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
22. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable inner pot provided.
23. Do not wrap or tie cordaround appliance.
24. Intended for countertop use only.
25. WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and power cord away from children. Never drape power cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
26. Do not use for deep frying.
27. For best results and to prevent food from drying or burning, always ensure an adequate amount of liquid is used in the recipe. Do not cook dry.

Short Cord Instructions

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from it being grabbed by children, and becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance & cord away from children.
NEVER

• Drape cord over edge of counter.
• Use outlet below counter.
• Use extension cord.

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.

Parts Identification 

Controls/Functions

Off
Turns the cooker off.

Warm
Keeps food worm, ready to serve.

High &Low
Two temperatures for slow cooking.

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. Wash the ceramic inner pot and lid with warm soapy water, then dry thoroughly.
5. Return all parts to the slow cooker.
6. Wipe cooker base clean with a damp cloth.

IMPORTANT: do not immerse the slow cooker base in water.

CARE AND CLEANING

1. Always make sure the slow cooker is unplugged and in the OFF position before storing away or cleaning. Make sure the unit has cooled down completely before cleaning.
2. The ceramic inner pot is dishwasher safe or can also be cleaned with warm soapy water. To remove any foods that have been cooked onto the bottom of the pot, simply soak overnight in soapy water and rinse the next day.
3. The exterior of the slow cooker can be wiped with a damp cloth and dried. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaner or scouring pad to clean any part of the slow cooker as this will damage the surface.

Caution:

• Never touch the outer enclosure of the slow cooker during use or before it cools. Use the handles or knobs. Use oven gloves when removing lid.
• Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the cooker as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding.
• For best results and to prevent food from drying or burning, always ensure an adequate amount of liquid is used in the recipe. Do not cook dry.

COOKING

1. Place the base (body) on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from the edge of the table. Do not use on the floor.
2. Place food and other ingredients into the ceramic pot, and place the pot into the base (body).
3. Cover with the glass lid. If you need to pre-cook or brown foods prior to slow cooking, this must be done in a pan. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the slow cooker.
4. Set the control knob to the OFF position before plugging the unit into the main socket.
5. Set the temperature to LOW or HIGH settings and cook according to the recipe.
6. Do not exceed cooking for over 8 hours.
7. Once food is finished cooking, you can switch off the slow cooker or set it to WARM to keep food warm up to4 hours.
8. To turn off, set the knob to OFF and unplug the slow cooker after cooking is complete. Remove the ceramic inner pot using heat resistant gloves or mitts.

Note:

• Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma'” Housewares.
• During initial use you may noticea slight odor due to the burning off of manufacturing residues. This is completely normal and will disappear after using the unit for some time.
• Slow cooking retains moisture. If you wish to reduce moisture in the cooker, remove the lid after cooking and turn the control to HIGH (if set to LOW) and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
• The lid is not a sealed fit. Don’t remove unnecessarily as the built up heat will escape. Each time you remove the lid, allow an additional 10 minutes to the cooking time.

WARM FUNCTION

Food can be kept warm in the slow cooker for up to 4 hours. Pass 4 hours and food contents may start to become dry or the flavor may alter. Food cooked in other appliances can be transferred to the slow cooker to keep warm as well.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Aroma Housewares Company warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the 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. Proof of the date of purchase, such as the original dated sales receipt, will be required with any request for warranty repair or replacement. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. This warranty does not apply if the warranty period expired; the product 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 environmental 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, fire, lightning, earthquake, other natural calamities, war. The warranty excludes accessories and replacement parts. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V – 60Hz).
Aroma sole obligation under the warranty shall be to replace the defective product with a working one or a similar model of equivalent value, if the same model is not available, in the occurrence of any failure or defect covered under the warranty during the warranty period. Refurbished items or items not purchased through an authorized retailer are not eligible for warranty claims. Transportation charges on parts, or products in whole, submitted for repair or replacement, under this warranty, must be borne by the purchaser.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state, and does not cover areas outside the United States.

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 I CustomerService@AromaCo.com
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm, Pacific Time
www.AromaCo.com
Aroma Housewares Company 6469 Flanders Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, U.S.A.

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