AROMA 3-Cup Mini Rice Cooker / Multicooker Instruction Manual

3-CUP MINI RICE COOKER / MULTICOOKER
MRC-903, MRC-903B, MRC-903R,
MRC-903BL, MRC-903GR
Instruction Manual

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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. Especially 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, 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 or other hot liquids.
14. Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the rice cooker, as it will be extremely hot and may cause Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.
15. Always unplug from the base of the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
16. 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 appliance may not operate properly.
17. 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.
18. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot steam will escape and may cause scalding.
19. Rice should not be left in the inner pot with the warm function on for more than 12 hours.
20. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner pot on a stovetop or burner.
21. To disconnect, first power off the unit, 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 cord around the appliance.

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Short Cord Instructions

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 equal to the electrical rating of the appliance.
   b. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other):
To reduce the risk of electrical 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 plugin any way. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”

Cooking white rice

*Note: Rice should not be left in the rice cooker for more than 12 hours.
Use the cup provided to add rice (min 0.5 cup – max 1.5 cups) to the mini rice cooker. The Rice amount will double once cooked.

To reduce starch, rinse and drain the rice 3-4 times or until water is clear.

*Note: When cooking max capacity (1.5 cups), make sure rice and water will not exceed the 1.5 cup water line.
Use the waterline as a reference to add water properly.(i.e. for 0.5 cup of rice, add water to 0.5 cup waterline)

After the cooking cycle is complete, the indicator light will switch from COOK to WARM.

Cleaning instructions

*Note: Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings.
Remove lid and inner pot from mini rice cooker after use and the inner pot has completely cooled.

*Note: If washing in the dishwasher, slight discoloration to the inner pot and accessories may occur. This is cosmetic only and will not affect performance.
Handwash the lid, inner pot, and accessories with a non-abrasive sponge and soap.

• Note: Always make sure the outside of the inner pot is dry prior to use. If the inner pot is returned to the mini rice cooker when wet, it may damage this product, causing it to malfunction.
  Dry inner pot, lid and accessories with a drying towel.
  Reassemble mini rice cooker for next use.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from 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 option, defective parts at no charge provided the product is returned, freight prepaid with proof of purchase, and the U.S. $15.00 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.
This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse, abuse or neglect on the part of the owner. Warranty is invalid in any case that the product is taken apart or serviced by an unauthorized service station.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state, and does not cover areas outside of the United States.

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San Diego, California 92121
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Recipes

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Chocolate pumpkin cake

Ingredients:
½ cup pancake batter mix
½ cup of water
¼ cup of pumpkin puree
¼ cup of chocolate chips cooking spray
Directions:

1. Whisk together pancake batter and water.
2. Add in pumpkin puree and chocolate chips.
3. Stir to mix additional ingredients.
4. Lightly coat inside the inner pot with cooking spray, covering all areas.
5. Pour batter mixture into the inner pot.
6. Lock lid and push switch down to COOK.
7. The pancake will cook for about 20 minutes.
8. Serve warm with powdered sugar, maple syrup, berries, and whipped cream!

Stacked enchiladas

Ingredients:
½ cup diced, cooked chicken, divided
2 tblsp diced green chili peppers
½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
¾ cup salsa, divided
1 cup shredded cheese, divided
4 mini corn tortillas approximately 4.5” chopped black olives, green onions, avocado slices, and cilantro for garnish
Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the chicken and green chili.
2. Place 2-3 tablespoons of salsa in the inner pot.
3. Top with tortilla and layering with a few tablespoons each of salsa, chicken, beans, and shredded cheese.
4. Top with another tortilla and repeat the layers.
5. After the last tortilla, cover with the salsa, remaining cheese, sliced olives, and green onions.
6. Close lid and push switch down to COOK.
7. When it has finished cooking, leave on WARM for five minutes and then remove.
8. Garnish with salsa, olives, onions, avocado slices, and cilantro.

One-pot pasta

Ingredients:
1 cup pasta
(elbow macaroni, bow tie or corkscrew pasta)
1 cup liquid (water or chicken broth)
½ cup pasta sauce
½ cup cheese of your choice
½ tsp of olive oil basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients, except the cheese, in the inner pot.
2. Lock lid and push the switch down to COOK.
3. Open lid and stir occasionally.
4. When the cooker switches to WARM, open lid and stir in the cheese. Leave it on warm for 5 minutes.
5. Serve hot and garnish with basil leaves.

Easy omelet

Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 slice deli meat of choice, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
½ cup spinach
½ cup shredded cheese pinch of salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients, mix well and pour into the inner pot.
2. Lock lid and push the switch down to COOK.
3. When the cooker switches to WARM, leave it on warm for 5 minutes and then serve.

Creamy corn egg drop soup

Ingredients:
7-oz can sweet cream-style corn
1 cup (rice measuring cup) water
2 eggs
1 green onion, chopped
1 slice of thick ham, sliced (optional)

Directions:

1. Pour corn and water into inner pot. Close the lid and push the switch down to COOK.

2. Allow cooking for 15 minutes. Open lid.

3. Crack eggs into a small bowl and then beat.
   Slowly add eggs to the soup while constantly stirring.

4. Garnish with chopped green onion and sliced ham.

Cali style egg muffin

Ingredients:
1 tbsp butter
1 whole-wheat English muffin, halved
1 slice Canadian bacon
1 egg
avocado slices for garnish
Directions:

1. Push the switch down to COOK. Add butter to the inner pot and allow to melt.
2. Cut a hole about the size of a quarter in the middle of the Canadian bacon and English muffin.
3. Once the butter has melted, place the English muffin first into the inner pot and then top with slice of Canadian bacon.
4. Carefully break egg and place into the circle cut out.
5. Close lid and push switch down to COOK. Allow to cook until rice cooker switches to WARM. If additional cooking is needed, place lid on cooker and let sit in WARM for 5 minutes or until fully cooked.
6. Slide onto a plate and top with avocado slices, salt, pepper and paprika if desired.

Curry couscous

Ingredients:
½ tsp olive oil
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup diced red peppers
1 tsp minced garlic
½ cup couscous
1 cup chicken broth
¼ tsp curry powder
¼ tsp cumin

Directions:

1. Push switch down to COOK. Add oil to inner pot and allow to heat for 3 minutes.

2. Add garlic, red pepper and onions to inner pot. Stir and cook for 5 minutes

3. When onions are translucent, add cumin, chicken broth, curry powder and couscous.
   Stir ingredients.

4. Close lid and rice cooker will switch to WARM once completed.

Easy creamy cheesecake

Ingredients:
1 package (8-oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3cup sugar
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla
cooking spray

Directions:

1. Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla with a mixer until smooth.
2. Spray cooking spray evenly to the inside of the inner pot.
3. Pour the cheesecake mixture into the inner pot.
4. Close lid and push switch down to COOK.
5. When rice cooker switches to WARM let it stay in warm for 30 minutes.
6. If additional cooking is needed, you may push the switch down to COOK again to cook further.
7. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Steamed white fish on rice

Ingredients:
1 sprig green onion, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
½ tblsp ground pepper
½ tblsp Chinese cooking wine
1 cup white rice
1 white fish fillet (any white fish such as Cod, Tilapia, Opa, Pollock)

Directions:

1. Wash 1 cup of white rice.
2. Place white rice in rice cooker. Add water up until just a little over the 1 cup line.
3. Close lid and push switch down to COOK. Set a time for 10 minutes.
4. Prepare your white fish fillet to fit inside the inner pot.
5. When your timer goes off, place your white fish into the inner pot with some green onion.
6. Close lid and continue cooking until the timer goes off. Leave fish in pot for an additional 5-7 minutes to ensure that the fish is thoroughly cooked through.
7. Heat olive oil in a small bowl on either your stovetop or microwave.
8. Combine olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, ground pepper and Chinese cooking wine.
9. Brush mixture onto the fish, top with additional green onion and serve hot.

One-pot Mexican quinoa

Ingredients:
1 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup quinoa
¾ cup chicken broth
¼ cup corn kernels
¼ cup diced tomatoes
½ tsp chili powder
pinch cumin powder
pinch salt & pepper
½ avocado diced
1 tsp lemon juice
chopped green onion and cilantro for garnish

Directions:

1. Put olive oil, garlic, quinoa, chicken broth, corn, tomatoes chili powder, and cumin into inner pot.
2. Stir ingredients and close lid.
3. Push switch down to COOK.
4. Once rice cooker switches to WARM, fluff and serv5. Add lemon juice and avocado. Lightly mix and garnish with green onion and cilantro.

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