Aroma ARC-988SB manual

Professional Questions or concer ns about your rice cooker? Befor e r etur ning to the stor e... Aroma’ s customer service experts are happy to help. Call us toll-free at 1-800-276-6286 . Answers to many common questions and even replacement parts can be found online. Visit www .AromaCo.com/Support . Instruction Manual Rice Cooker • Food Steame[...]

Congratulations on your purchase of the Ar oma ® Professional ™ 16-Cup Digital Rice Cooker , Food Steamer and Slow Cooker . In no time at all, you’ll be making fantastic, restaurant-quality rice at the touch of a button! Whether long, medium or short grain, this cooker is specially calibrated to pr epare all varieties of rice, including tough-[...]

1. Important: Read all instructions carefully befor e 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 re, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance in water or any other liquid. See instructions for cleaning. [...]

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONL Y . 1. A short power -supply cord is provided to r educe the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer extension cords ar e 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 exte[...]

Inner Cooking Pot Steam T ray Measuring Cup Serving Spatula Condensation Collector Handle Lid Release Button Lid Steam V ent Control Panel Digital Display P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION 3 Digital Contr ols The QUICK RICE button is a great time-saving option for rice in a pinch. This setting foregoes the rice cooker’ s Sensor Logic ™ for faster cooking[...]

4 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. W ash steam vent and all other accessories in warm, soapy water . Rinse and dry thoroughly . 5. Remove the inner c[...]

5 4 1 3 2 TO COOK RICE Using the provided measuring cup, add rice to the inner cooking pot. Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker . Fill with water to the line which matches the number of cups of rice being cooked. Rinse rice to remove excess star ch. Drain. HELPFUL HINTS NOTE • If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup i[...]

6 9 10 The rice cooker will now begin cooking. The cooking indicator light will illuminate. The rice cooker will countdown the nal 12 minutes (White Rice) and 25 minutes (Brown Rice) of cook time. 13 When nished serving rice, turn the rice cooker off by pr essing the POWER/KEEP WARM button twice and unplug the power cord. 12 11 For better res[...]

7 HELPFUL HINTS RICE/W A TER MEASUREMENT T ABLE • Rinse rice before placing it into the inner pot to r emove excess bran and starch. This will help r educe browning and sticking to the bottom of the pot. • W ant perfect brown rice without the wait? Use the Delay Timer . Simply add rice and water in the morning and set the Delay T imer to the nu[...]

8 TO USE QUICK RICE NOTE WHITE RICE UNCOOKED CUPS* COOKING TIME WITH QUICK RICE FUNCTION APPROX. TIME SAVINGS COMP ARED TO WHITE RICE FUNCTION 2 Rice Cooker Cups* 17-22 Min. 15 Min. 4 Rice Cooker Cups* 22-27 Min. 15 Min. 6 Rice Cooker Cups* 27-32 Min. 15 Min. 8 Rice Cooker Cups* 30-35 Min. 10 Min. BROWN RICE UNCOOKED CUPS* COOKING TIME WITH QUICK R[...]

9 TO USE THE DELA Y TIMER 11 8 10 9 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “T o Cook Rice” beginning on page 5. Press the DELA Y TIMER button. Each press incr eases in half an hour increments. It may be set to have rice ready in 1 to 15 hours. The time selected will indicate when cooking will be complete. Once rice begins cooking, the cooking indicator light w[...]

10 For better results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moistur e. When nished serving rice, turn the rice cooker off by pr essing the POWER/KEEP WARM button twice and unplug the power cord. 15 14 Once rice is nished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep-W arm. 13 TO USE THE DELA Y TIMER[...]

11 TO SLOW COOK 4 1 3 2 Add food to be slow cooked to the inner cooking pot. Plug the power cord into an available outlet. Close the lid securely . Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker . NOTE • The Slow Cook function operates as a traditional “High” Slow Cook function. • Before placing the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker [...]

12 Open the lid to check food for doneness. If fully cooked, remove food for serving. 11 When nished serving, turn the rice cooker off by pressing the POWER/ KEEP W ARM button and unplug the power cord. 12 The rice cooker will begin to slow cook. The digital display will countdown from the selected time. 9 Once the selected time has passed, the [...]

13 • Do not use the provided serving spatula to sauté. It is not intended to be used in contact with high temperatures. Use a long-handled wooden or heat-safe spoon to stir food while sautéing. CAUTION X Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker and close the lid. Press the MENU button to select the Sauté-Then-Simmer ™ function to beg[...]

14 When nished serving, turn the rice cooker off by pr essing the POWER/ KEEP WARM button twice and unplug the power cord. Once the meal has cooked, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch over to Keep-W arm. TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER ™ (CONT .) Using a long-handled wooden spoon, stir ingr edients until sautéed/ browned to the desi[...]

15 TO SAUTÉ ONL Y Add ingredients to be sautéed/ browned to the inner cooking pot. Press the POWER/KEEP W ARM button to turn on the rice cooker . Plug the power cor d into an available outlet. Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker and close the lid. 4 1 3 2 • Do not use the provided serving spatula to sauté. It is not intended to be[...]

16 TO SAUTÉ ONL Y (CONT .) Using a long-handled wooden spoon, stir ingredients until sautéed/ browned to the desir ed level. When nished sautéing, turn the rice cooker off by pr essing the POWER/ KEEP WARM button twice and unplug the power cord. 7 6 Press the MENU button to select the Sauté-Then-Simmer ™ function to begin sautéing and all[...]

17 TO STEAM Using the provided measuring cup, add 3 rice cooker cups of water to the inner cooking pot. Place the steam tray into the rice cooker . Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray . Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker . 4 1 3 2 HELPFUL HINTS • Smaller foods may be placed on a heat-proof dish and then placed onto the stea[...]

18 TO STEAM (CONT .) Press the MENU button to select the Steam function. The digital display will show a ashing 0:05 to repr esent 5 minutes of steam time. 8 9 Use the UP + or DOWN - buttons to set the time. These buttons will adjust steam time by 1 minute, up to 60 minutes. Once the needed time is selected, the rice cooker will beep to indicate[...]

19 NOTE • Do not attempt to cook more than 6 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 r eady . Place [...]

20 If food is nished steaming, remove steam tray using a hot pad or oven mitt. When nished serving rice, turn the rice cooker off by pressing the POWER/KEEP W ARM button twice and unplug the power cord. Allow the rice cooker to continue cooking rice. 16 Once rice is nished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep-W arm. [...]

21 STEAMING T ABLES MEA T STEAMING TIME SAFE INTERNAL TEMPERA TURE Fish 25 Min. 140° Chicken 30 Min. 165° Pork 30 Min. 160° Beef Medium = 25 Min. Medium-Well = 30 Min. Well = 33 Min. 160° Meat Steaming T able VEGET ABLE STEAMING TIME Asparagus 9-11 Minutes Broccoli 6-8 Minutes Cabbage 5-7 Minutes Carrots 11-13 Minutes Cauliower 7-9 Minutes C[...]

22 Plug the cord into an available outlet. 4 Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot. Close the lid securely . Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker . 1 CAUTION • The rice cooker will not switch to Keep-W arm until all liquid is boiled away . Follow the recipe carefully and do not leave the rice cooker unattended. 3 2 TO COOK SOUPS, S[...]

23 Press the MENU button to select the Soup function. The display will ash 0:30 indicating the 30 minute default cook time. Once cooking is complete, press the POWER/KEEP WARM button to switch the rice cooker to Keep- W arm. 9 When nished serving, turn the rice cooker off by pr essing the POWER/ KEEP-WARM button twice and unplug the power cor[...]

24 Connect the power cord to the rice cooker and plug into an available outlet. 4 Follow instructions on cake mix packaging or recipe to mix liquid ingredients and cake mix. Add cake mix into the inner pot. Close the lid securely . Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker . 1 3 2 TO USE THE CAKE FUNCTION Press the MENU button to cycle to th[...]

25 Use the UP + or DOWN - buttons to set the time. These buttons will adjust the cake time by 5 minutes. Cook time can be set between 5 minutes and 2 hours. 7 Once the needed time is selected, the rice cooker will beep to indicate it is setting at the displayed time. 8 TO USE THE CAKE FUNCTION (CONT .) Once cake is nished, the rice cooker will b[...]

26 NOTE Remove the steam vent. Wipe rice cooker body clean with a damp cloth. Soak the inner cooking pot and all accessories or wash them in the dishwasher . Remove the condensation collector . 4 1 • 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 dishw[...]

27 TROUBLESHOOTING Rice is too dry/hard after cooking. If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the rice cooker switches to Keep-W arm, additional water and cooking time will soften the rice. Depending on how dry your rice is, add ½ to 1 cup of water and stir through. Close the lid and press the WHITE RICE button. When rice cooker switches to Keep-W[...]

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

29 • 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 ve south-central states and California. • Rice contains no sodium, cholesterol, trans fats or g[...]

30 Sauté-Then-Simmer ™ Risotto Press the POWER/KEEP W ARM button to turn on the rice cooker . Add onion, garlic and olive oil to inner cooking pot. Press the SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER ™ button. The sauté indicator light will illuminate. Add rice and mix with a long handled spoon until well coated. Add vermouth and stir until liquid has been absorbed[...]

31 Gr een Chile Chicken and Rice Press the POWER/KEEP W ARM button to turn on the rice cooker . Place all ingredients in the inner cooking pot and stir . Place inner cooking pot into the rice cooker , cover and press the WHITE RICE button. Allow to cook until rice cooker switches to Keep-W arm. Add salt to taste. Stir and serve immediately as a mai[...]

32 Jambalaya Cut the smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, then into 1/4” half circles. Add all ingr edients to the inner pot and mix well. Place inner pot in the rice cooker and close the lid. Set to the White Rice function. The rice cooker will automatically switch to Keep-W arm mode once the meal is ready . 1 lb. Spicy Smoked Sausage 1 lb. Shrim[...]

33 Br eakfast Oatmeal Set the rice cooker to its Sauté-Then-Simmer ™ (STS ™ ) function and add the milk and sugar . Stir until milk is warm and sugar has dissolved. Add salt and oatmeal. Close the lid and set to the White Rice function. Serve when oatmeal is nished cooking. ¾ cup Old-Fashioned Oatmeal 1½ cups Milk ¼ cup Brown Sugar - Das[...]

34 Aroma Housewar es Company warrants this product fr ee from defects in material and workmanship for ve years from pr ovable 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, pr ovided the product is returned, freight pr epaid with pr[...]