AROMA ARC-1030SB Rice and Grain Multi Cooker Instruction Manual

AROMA ARC-1030SB Rice and Grain Multi 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 heat-resistant surface.
4. To protect against fire, electrical shock and injury to persons, do not immerse the power cord, plug or 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 the wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the unit to completely cool before putting on or removing 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 allow the power cord to 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. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing hot food, oil, or liquids.
15. Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the cooker as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding.
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. Food should not be left in the inner pot with the Keep Warm function on for more than 12 hours.
21. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner pot on a stovetop or burner.
22. To disconnect, press the ( ) 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 power cord around the appliance.
25. Intended for countertop use only.
26. To avoid spills and burns, do not carry cooker by the lid handle.
27. Do not use for deep frying.

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.

WARNING

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

Digital Controls

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

• (-)/(+)
  Adjusts the amount of steam time for Steam, the delay time for Delay Timer, or the cook time for Slow Cook.

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

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

• White Rice
  Cooks fluffy, delicious white rice automatically.

• Multigrain
  Ideal for cooking a variety of grains including brown rice, quinoa, barley, and bulgur with ease.

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

• Oatmeal
  Prepares a quick and healthy breakfast with no need to stir or monitor.

• Cake
  Easily bakes cakes and other sweet treats that involve batter.

• Sauté
  Sautés food at high heat—great for stir-fry, searing meats and vegetables, and so much more!

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

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 wash with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to the cooker.
5. Wash all other accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
6. Wipe the cooker’s body clean with a damp cloth.

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.·
• Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma® Housewares.
• To remove the condensation collector, squeeze both sides and pull out towards you.

To Clean

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

Troubleshooting

Rice is too dry/hard after cooking.

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, 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.

Use the serving spatula to stir the rice to 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 for 10-30 minutes as needed, opening the
lid and stirring periodically to release excess moisture.

Helpful Hints

The provided rice measuring cup is equivalent to a ¾ standard U.S. cup.

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

F1

|

Bottom sensor short circuit

| Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes then restart. If the problem persists, contact Aroma® Customer Service at 1-800-276-6286
F2| Bottom sensor open circuit| Contact Aroma® Customer Service at 1-800-276-6286

F3

|

Top sensor short circuit

| Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes then restart. If the problem persists, contact Aroma® Customer Service at 1-800-276-6286
F4| Top sensor open circuit| Contact Aroma® Customer Service at 1-800-276-6286

Caution :
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.

Note:

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

Rice & Grain

1. Using the provided rice measuring cup, add rice or grain to the inner pot.
2. Rinse to remove excess starch. Drain.
3. 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” .
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker then close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press ( ) to turn the cooker on.
7. Press White Rice or Multigrain depending on the type of grain being cooked. The indicator light will illuminate and the digital display will show a chasing pattern as the cooker begins heating.
8. The digital display will count down the final 10 minutes of cook time.
9. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
10. For best results, stir with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
11. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

Helpful Hints
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” If it appears the 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.

Delay Timer

1. Using the provided rice measuring cup, add rice or grain to the inner pot.
2. Rinse to remove excess starch. Drain.
3. 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
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker then close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press ( ) to turn the cooker on.
7. Press Delay Timer.
8. 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 or Oatmeal and 2 to 15 hours for Multigrain.
9. Once the desired time is selected, press White Rice, Oatmeal or Multigrain, depending on the type of grain being cooked.
10. The digital display will count down from the input delay time.
11. Once the delay time has elapsed, a chasing pattern will appear in the digital display signifying that the cooking cycle has begun.
12. The digital display will count down the final 10 minutes of cook time.
13. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
14. For best results, stir with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
15. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

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 Keep Warm for more than 12 hours.

Helpful Hints
If you misplace the rice measuring cup, a ¾ standard U.S. cup is an exact replacement. To add more flavor to grain, try substituting a favorite meat or vegetable broth or stock. The ratio of broth/stock to grain will be the same as water to grain.

Steam

1. Using the provided rice measuring cup, add 3 cups of water to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the cooker.
3. Place desired food into the provided steam tray, lower the tray into the cooker, then close the lid securely.
4. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC outlet.
5. Press ( ) to turn the cooker on.
6. Press Steam. The digital display will show a flashing “5” to represent five minutes of steam time.
7. 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 10.
8. Once the water reaches a boil, the digital display will begin to count down from the input steam time.
9. After the selected steam time has elapsed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
10. Using caution, check to see that the steamed food is cooked. If finished steaming, carefully remove the food to prevent overcooking. Wear protective heat-resistant gloves to prevent injury as the steam tray will be hot.
11. When finished steaming, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

Helpful Hints
Smaller foods may be placed on a heat-proof dish and then placed onto the steam tray. Parchment paper or aluminum foil may be used as well. Place the paper/foil in the center of the steam tray and ensure it does not create a seal along the bottom of the steam tray. For best results, it is recommended to puncture small holes in the paper/foil. For suggested steaming times, see the “Meat & Vegetable Steaming Tables” on page 10.

Steam & Cook

1. To steam foods while cooking rice or grain below, begin by following steps 1 through 7 of “Rice & Grain” on page 7.
2. Place desired food into the provided steam tray, lower the tray into the cooker then close the lid securely.
3. Cook food according to the “Meat & Vegetable Steaming Tables” on page 10.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Close the lid securely and allow the cooking cycle to continue.
7. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
8. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

NOTE:
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”  for approximate cooking times.

Caution:
Do not attempt to cook more than 5 cups of uncooked rice or grain when steaming and cooking simultaneously.

Meat & Vegetable Steaming Tables

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Meat

|

Steaming Time

| Safe Internal Temperature
Fish| 25 Minutes| 140°F
Chicken| 30 Minutes| 165°F
Pork| 30 Minutes| 160°F

Beef

| Medium = 25 Minutes Medium-Well = 30 Minutes Well = 33 Minutes|

160°F

Vegetable

|

Steaming Time

---|---
Asparagus| 9-11 Minutes
Broccoli| 6-8 Minutes
Cabbage| 5-7 Minutes
Carrots| 11-13 Minutes
Cauliflower| 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

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

Note:

• Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times.
• These steaming charts are for reference only. Actual cooking times may vary.

Helpful Hints
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. 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.

Oatmeal

1. Using the provided rice measuring cup, add oatmeal to the inner pot.
2. Fill the inner pot with water according to packaging instructions. When an oatmeal to water ratio is not available, use a 1:2.5 oatmeal to water ratio.
3. Place the inner pot into the cooker then close the lid securely.
4. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC outlet.
5. Press ( ) to turn the cooker on.
6. Press Oatmeal. The indicator light will illuminate and the digital display will show a chasing pattern as the cooker begins heating.
7. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
8. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

Caution:
Do not attempt to cook more than 4 cups of oatmeal in this appliance at a time. The cooker will not switch to Keep Warm mode until all liquid has evaporated. Follow your recipe carefully and do not leave the cooker unattended. Do not use the provided serving spatula to stir while using the Slow Cook function. 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.

Slow Cook

1. Add desired ingredients to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the cooker then close the lid securely.
3. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
4. Press ( ) to turn the cooker on.
5. Press Slow Cook twice for high heat or once for low heat. The digital display will show a flashing “2” to represent 2 hours of slow cook time.
6. Use (+) or (-) to increase or decrease slow cook time by 10 minute increments, up to 10 hours. Low heat can be set for 6-10 hours and high heat can be set for 2-5 hours.
7. 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.
8. The cooker will now begin heating. The digital display will count down in one hour increments from the input slow cook time.
9. Using caution, open the lid occasionally and stir the ingredients with a long-handled wooden or heat-safe utensil if desired.
10. Once the time has elapsed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
11. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

NOTE:
Food should not be left in the cooker on Keep Warm for more than 12 hours. Slow cooking requires a small amount of liquid. Without liquid, the cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm.

SautÉ

1. Place the inner pot into the cooker.
2. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
3. Press ( ) to turn the cooker on.
4. Press Sauté. The indicator light will illuminate as the cooker begins heating.
5. Add oil if desired for sautéing then close the lid securely and allow the inner pot to preheat for 2–4 minutes.
6. Once preheated, add in ingredients to sauté.
7. Stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden or heat-safe utensil until the ingredients are fully cooked.
8. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

Caution:
Do not use the provided serving spatula to stir ingredients while using the Sauté function. 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 sautéing.
Do not attempt to cook more than 6 cups of cake batter in this appliance at a time.

Cake

1. Prepare one prepackaged cake mix according to the instructions or prepare your own cake batter.
2. Spray the interior of the inner pot with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Pour the cake mixture into the inner pot.
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker then close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press ( ) to turn the cooker on.
7. Press Cake. The indicator light will illuminate as the cooker begins heating.
8. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
9. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by pressing ( ) twice and unplug the power cord.

Rice & Water Measurement Table

Note:

• Do not place more than 10 cups of uncooked 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.
• Cooking times are approximate. Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times.
• 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

Note:

• When cooking barley, you must use the Delay Timer for 4 hours in combination with the Multigrain function. The additional soaking time will ensure optimal flavor and texture.
• If softer grains are desired, add an additional 1/2 cup of water or liquid.
• 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.

Recipes

Frittata

• 2 tbsp. : extra virgin olive oil
• 2: small bell peppers, diced
• 3 cups: potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup: baby spinach
• 1: zucchini, sliced into thin rounds
• 8: eggs
• 1 cup: half-and-half
• 4 tbsp.: cheddar cheese, grated
• — : salt and pepper, to taste

Coat the bottom of the inner pot with olive oil then press White Rice. Once the oil has preheated, add the bell pepper, potato, spinach and zucchini to the inner pot. Close the lid and allow the ingredients to cook, opening and stirring occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, cheese, salt, pepper, and half-and-half together. Once the vegetables are slightly softened, add the egg mixture to the inner pot and close the lid. Once the eggs are set, carefully flip the frittata onto a plate and serve.
SERVES 4-8.

One-Pot Pasta

• 2 cups: bow tie or penne pasta
• 22/3 cups:chicken broth
• 1 cup: marinara sauce
• 1 cup: parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp.: olive oil
• –: basil leaves, for garnish

Combine all ingredients except the cheese into the inner pot, ensuring they are evenly mixed. Close the lid and press White Rice. Allow to cook, opening the lid and stirring occasionally. When the cooker switches to Keep Warm, open the lid and stir in the cheese until melted. Serve hot and garnish with basil leaves.
SERVES 4.

Jambalaya

• 1 lb.: spicy smoked sausage
• 1 lb.: shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups:cooked chicken, shredded
• 3 cups: jasmine rice
• 8 oz.: chicken broth
• 4 tbsp.: green chilis, diced
• –: Creole seasoning, to taste

Cut the smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, then into 1/4” half circles. Preheat oil in the inner pot using the Sauté function. Once heated, add in all ingredients except the chicken broth and mix well. Once all ingredients have been browned, add in the chicken broth and switch the cooker to White Rice. The cooker will automatically enter Keep Warm mode when the meal is ready.
SERVES 8.

San Antonio Rice

• 2 cups: white rice
• 24 oz.: fresh salsa, mild or hot
• 2 tbsp.: vegetable oil
• 2 cups: corn kernels, fresh or canned
• 1 tsp.: ground cumin
• 1 tsp.: salt
• 21/2 cups: water
• –: fresh ground pepper, to taste
• –: fresh minced cilantro, for garnish

Add all ingredients except the cilantro to the inner pot and stir. Close the lid and press White Rice. Once the rice cooker switches to Keep Warm, carefully open the lid and stir. Allow to stand for 8-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve alone, or paired with grilled chicken or fish.
SERVES 4.

French Toast Casserole

• 6-8: Hawaiian sweet rolls
• 1 tbsp.: butter, melted
• 3: eggs
• 2/3 cup: half-and-half
• 1 tsp.: cinnamon
• 1 tsp.: vanilla extract
• 1 tsp.: honey
• 1/2 tsp.: salt
• 1/4 cup: pecans, crushed

Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half then spread them evenly inside the inner pot. In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, half-and-half, cinnamon, vanilla extract, honey and salt. Once thoroughly whisked, stir in the crushed pecans. Pour the mixture over top the Hawaiian rolls then select the White Rice function and cook until the eggs have completely set. If additional cooking time is needed, select the White Rice function once more. Serve with your favorite syrup or toppings if desired.
SERVES 3-4.

Pulled Pork

• 2 lbs.: boneless pork loin
• 1/2:: yellow onion,
• 5 tbsp.: sliced chili powder
• 8 oz.: BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup: water

Place all ingredients into the inner pot and stir to combine. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker then close the lid securely. Set for 7 hours on Slow Cook. When 7 hours of cook time has elapsed, shred the cooked meat with a fork. Stir thoroughly to coat the pulled pork with sauce then serve on slider buns.
SERVES 8.

Limited Warranty

Aroma Housewares Company warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship for one year 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.

Service & Support

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1-800-276-6286
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