Aroma Housewares ARC-363NG One Touch Rice Cooker User Guide

Aroma Housewares ARC-363NG One Touch Rice Cooker

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 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 burner or in a heated oven.
12. Do not use the appliance for 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. Rice 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, turn any control to OFF, 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. To avoid spills and burns, do not carry cooker by the lid handle.
27. Do not use for deep frying.

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 lid and all other accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Remove the inner pot from cooker and clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker.
6. Wipe cooker body clean with a damp cloth.

SAVE THESE 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:

• The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
• The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top 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); 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.

Cooking Rice

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add rice to the inner pot.
2. Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Drain.
3. Fill with water to the line which matches the number of cups of rice being cooked. Due to the extra layers of
4. bran, brown rice will require more water. See the “Rice & Water Measurement Tables” below for water amounts.
5. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker.
6. Place tempered glass lid securely onto rice cooker.
7. Plug the cord into an available 120V AC outlet.
8. Press the Cook switch to begin cooking.
9. The Cook Indicator Light will illuminate as the rice cooker begins cooking rice.
10. When rice is ready, the Cook switch will flip up and switch into Keep Warm mode and the Warm Indicator Light will illuminate. For best results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
11. When finished serving rice, unplug the power cord to turn the rice cooker off.

Note

• Before placing the inner pot into the rice cooker, check that the inner pot is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner pot when wet may damage the rice cooker.
• Rice should not be left in the rice cooker on Keep Warm for more than 12 hours.
• Hand wash inner pot and all accessories or wash them in the top rack the dishwasher.

Helpful Hint:

If you misplace the measuring cup, a 3/4 standard US cup is an exact Replacement.  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.  For approximate rice cooking times and suggested rice/water ratios, see the “Rice & Water Measurement tables below.”

To cook Soup, Chili or Stew in your rice cooker.  Add ingredients then press down the Cook switch to begin cooking.  Using caution to avoid escaping steam, remove the lid and stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon.  Once food is fully cooked, push the Cook switch up to switch the rice cooker to Keep Warm.  When finished serving, turn the rice cooker ff by unplugging the power cord.

Limited Warranty/ Service & Support

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. $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. Allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping.

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, 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 of the United States.

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: CustomerService@AromaCo.com

For your records, we recommend stapling your sales receipt to this page along with a written record of the following:

• Date of Purchase:
• Place of Purchase:

Rice & Water Measurement Table

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I purchase the cooker’s internal pot alone?****

You may probably find it online through an Aroma parts dealer or directly from the manufacturer. I only provide complete sales of 6 cup cookers.

There is a metal disc with a spring inside the base. Does it have to be higher than the fixed outer disc? It causes the empty pot to protrude above the device’s rim.****

Yes, that is how it is intended to be. It will push it down and, if it’s plugged in, switch on the rice cooker when you fill it with rice and water.

Can you cook ground beef in an Aroma rice cooker while adding it to chilli?****

You can, indeed. However, when the appliance approaches the boiling point, you’ll need to stir it frequently and add thin liquid, such water or broth.

Can I place hot items inside of it?****

There is a thermostat sensor that measures the temperature of the inside pot and cooks based on that temperature, therefore the food within must be cold or room temperature.

Could pasta be made using this device?****

Yes, you would fill the inner pot with 2 cups of water, put the inner pot inside the rice cooker, cover it, and start the rice cooker. You should only add your pasta once the water is boiling. When the pasta is finished cooking, manually switch the appliance to keep it warm while you keep an eye on it.

Anyone else experiencing rice that sticks to the bottom?****

It is a typical issue with the majority of rice cookers. Get as much of the rice out of the container as you can, and then soak it to remove any remaining residue. You might also require a soft scraper.

Will this produce tasty sticky rice?****

I’ve never used this to make sticky rice, but I suppose it might. I’m not sure if sticky rice needs a specific kind of rice cooker.

Will the rice turn sticky as a result? similar to the white rice from Chinese delivery?****

If the proper sticky rice preparation instructions are followed, then yes, you can make sticky rice in this unit.

On the interior of the bowl, where are the water supply lines? I only see arbitrary lines.****

On the inside of the pot to your right, next to the word “Cups,” are the water lines that you must follow.

Is there a hole in the lid?****

Yes, the cover has a hole in it to let steam escape while the rice boils.

How long does brown rice take to cook?****

Prior to cooking, brown rice needs to soak for around 30-45 minutes. It can take the brown rice 35 to 50 minutes to cook once it has been soaked and placed in the inner pot.

Is the rice cooker plugged into an outlet?****

The Aroma Housewares Aroma 6-cup does indeed plug into a wall socket.

Quinoa can be made in this, right?****

You should look up a recipe mostly for the water to quinoa ratio and rinse the quinoa. Every recipe I found claims it should only take 20 to 30 minutes. Although the rice cooker is capable of much more than I ever imagined, I primarily use mine for rice.

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