Aroma ARC-743-1NGB manual

For Model Numbers: ARC-743-1NG ARC-743-1NGB ARC-743-1NGR Instruction Manual Rice Cooker & Food Steamer “America’ s Favorite Rice Cooker” Questions or concerns about your rice cooker? Before r eturning to the store... Aroma’ s customer service experts are happy to help. Call us toll-free at 1-800-276-6286 . Answers to many common questio[...]

2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma ® 6-Cup Rice Cooker . In no time at all, you’ll be making fantastic, restaurant-quality rice with the push of the switch! Whether long, medium or short grain, this cooker is specially calibrated to prepare all varieties of rice, including tough-to-cook whole grain br own rice, to fl uffy perfectio[...]

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS 1 1. Important: Read all instructions carefully befor e fi rst use. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs. 3. Use only on a level, dry and heat-resistant surface. 4. T o protect against fi re, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cor d, plug or the appliance in water[...]

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS (CONT .) 2 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 rice cooker as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding.[...]

1. A short power -supply cord is provided to reduce the risks r esulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer extension cords ar e available and may be used if care is exer cised in their use. 3. If a longer extension cord is used: a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as t[...]

cook warm Rice Cooker Food Steamer 4 P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION Inner Pot Steam T ray Measuring Cup Serving Spatula Steam V ent Handle T empered Glass Lid Warm Indicator Light Cook Switch Cook Indicator Light[...]

5 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. T ear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children. 4. Wash lid and accessories in warm, soapy water . Rinse and dry thoroughly . 5. Remove the inner cooking pot from ri[...]

6 • If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact replacement. • T o add more fl avor to rice, try substituting a favorite meat or vegetable br oth 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 Mea[...]

7 TO COOK RICE (CONT .) Plug the cord into an available outlet. cook Rice Cooker Food Steamer Press the COOK SWITCH to begin cooking. 7 cook warm Rice Cooker Food Steamer The COOK indicator light will illuminate as the rice cooker begins cooking the rice. 8 cook warm Rice Cooker Food Steamer 6 Place the tempered glass lid securely onto the rice coo[...]

8 coo k warm Rice Cooker Food Steamer When rice is ready , the COOK SWITCH will fl ip up and switch into “Keep-Warm” mode. 9 For better results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture. 10 cook warm Rice Cooker Food Steamer When fi nished serving rice, unplug the power cord to turn the rice cooker off. 11 T[...]

9 UNCOOKED RICE RICE WA TER LINE INSIDE POT APPROX. COOKED RICE YIELD COOKING TIMES 1 Cup Line 1 2 Cups 19-24 Min. 2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups 23-28 Min. 3 Cups Line 3 6 Cups 27-32 Min. NOTE • Brown rice takes longer to cook and requires more water than white rice due to the extra bran layers on the grains. The water lines in the inner pot ar e meant fo[...]

10 Add water to the inner cooking pot. 1 cook warm Rice Cooker Food Steamer Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker . 2 Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray . 3 Place the steam tray onto the rice cooker . 4 TO STEAM • Smaller foods may be placed on a heat-proof dish and then placed onto the steam tray . Parchment paper or aluminu[...]

11 TO STEAM (CONT .) Plug the cord into an available outlet. cook Rice Cooker Food Steamer Press the COOK SWITCH to begin steaming. 7 cook warm Rice Cooker Food Steamer The COOK indicator light will illuminate as the rice cooker begins steaming. 8 cook warm Rice Cooker Food Steamer 6 Place the tempered glass lid securely onto the rice cooker . cook[...]

12 Once the suggested amount of time has passed, carefully remove the lid and check food for doneness. 9 Rice Cooker Food Steamer If food is fully cooked, push the COOK SWITCH up to switch the rice cooker to “Keep-Warm.” 10 cook warm Rice Cooker Food Steamer T o prevent overcooking, r emove steamed food immediately once it is cooked. Unplug the[...]

13 NOTE • Do not attempt to cook more than 2 cups (uncooked) of rice if steaming and cooking rice simultaneously . • It is possible to steam at any point during the rice cooking cycle. However , it is recommended that you steam during the end of the cycle so that steamed food does not grow cold or become soggy before the rice is ready . • Ref[...]

14 If food is fi nished steaming, remove steam tray . Stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture. 17 cook warm Rice Cooker Food Steamer When fi nished serving rice, tur n the rice cooker off by unplugging the power cord. 18 cook warm Rice Cooker Food Steamer Allow rice cooker to continue cooking rice. 15 coo k war[...]

15 STEAMING T ABLES MEA T AMOUNT OF WA TER STEAMING TIME SAFE INTERNAL TEMPERA TURE Fish 2 Cups 25 Min. 140° Chicken 2½ Cups 30 Min. 165° Pork 2½ Cups 30 Min. 160° Beef 2½ Cups Medium = 25 Min. Medium-Well = 30 Min. Well = 33 Min. 160° Meat Steaming T able VEGET ABLE AMOUNT OF WA TER STEAMING TIME Asparagus ¾ Cup 20 Minutes Broccoli ½ Cup [...]

16 CAUTION • The rice cooker will not switch to “Keep-Warm” mode until all liquid is boiled away . Follow the recipe car efully and do not leave the rice cooker unattended. Plug the cord into an available outlet. cook warm Rice Cooker Food Steamer 4 Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot. Place the tempered glass lid securely onto the rice [...]

17 The COOK indicator light will illuminate as the rice cooker begins cooking. cook warm Rice Cooker Food Steamer When fi nished serving, tur n the rice cooker off by unplugging the power cord. 9 Using caution to avoid escaping steam, remove the lid and stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spatula. 7 Rice Cooker Food Steamer Once food is f[...]

18 NOTE • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not consider ed safe to use on nonstick coatings. • 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. • Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma ® Hou[...]

19 Because rice varieties may vary in their make-up, results may dif fer . Below are some troubleshooting tips to help you achieve the desired consistency . Rice is too dry/hard after cooking. If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the rice cooker switches to “Keep-W arm” mode, additional water and cooking time will soften the rice. Depending o[...]

20 Rice is the perfect foundation for today’ s healthier eating. It is a nutrient-dense complex carbohydrate that supplies energy , fi ber , essential vitamins and minerals and bene fi cial an tioxidants. Rice combines well with other healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, poultry , beans and soy foods. Nearly 88% of rice cons[...]

21 • Rice is the primary dietary staple for more than half of the world’ s population. • U.S. grown rice is the standar d for excellence and accounts for nearly 88% of the rice consumed in America. It is grown and harvested by local farmers in fi ve south-central states and California. • Rice contains no sodium, cholesterol, trans fats or [...]

22 Game Day Chili Cheese Dip RECIPES Place the onion, oil and garlic in the inner cooking pot. Press the COOK SWITCH and sauté for 3 minutes. Use a large 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, place the lid securely onto the ri[...]

23 Cut the smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, then into ¼” half circles. Add all ingredients to the inner cooking pot and mix well. Place inner cooking pot in the rice cooker and place the lid securely onto the rice cooker . Press the COOK SWITCH. The rice cooker will automatically switch to “Keep-Warm” mode once the meal is r eady . Serves[...]

24 Aroma Housewares Company warrants this pr oduct free from defects in material and workmanship for one year fr om provable date of purchase in the continental United States. Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or r eplace, at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the product is r eturned, freight prepaid[...]

25 In the event of a warranty claim, or if service is required for this pr oduct, please contact Aroma ® customer service toll-free at: 1-800-276-6286 M-F , 8:30AM – 4:30PM, Paci fi c T ime Or we can be reached online at CustomerService@AromaCo.com. For your records, we r ecommend stapling your sales receipt to this page along with a written re[...]