Aroma AEW-305 User Manual

6.5-QUART

Electric Wok

Instruction Manual &
Authentic Cooking Guide

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AEW-305

A WOK THROUGH HISTORY

The wok is an invention of pure necessity. In ancient times, the vast
majority of people spent their lives in short of those things that the kings,
emperors, and warlords had in abundance. Even staple items like fuel,
cooking oil, utensils, and water were scarce. In these lands and living
conditions, foods had to be cooked quickly and efficiently.

Though the wok may appear to be a rather recent addition to Asian
kitchen cookery, it has been used for over two thousand years. The first
woks were pottery models found in the Han Dynasty tombs. Similar pans
have been found in India and southeast Asia. There is believed to have
been a sharing of cultures and cooking techniques between these
ancient civilizations.

The smooth, even distribution of intense heat is the wok’s most distinc­tive feature. The semi-spherical curve and shape of the wok allow for a
maximum cooking surface with very minimal fuel contact. It can be
used to boil, braise, sauté, stir-fry, tempura-fry, and steam. In any case,
the cooking is done with little added oil or fat and with a wide range of
seasonings and flavors.

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The Food of China, E.N.Anderson[Yale University Press:New Haven] 1988 (p.184-185)

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 handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or the
appliance itself in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
This appliance is not intended to be used by children.

5. 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.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return to the
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. Do not use attachments or accessories other than those supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer. Incompatible parts create a hazard.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot burner or in a heated oven.

11. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.

12. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and
touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock. Metal scouring pads
may also damage the finish.

13. Always unplug from the base of the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

14. Extreme caution should be exercised when using or moving the appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

15. The wok should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other
operating appliances. If the electric circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, this appliance may not operate properly.

16. Store in a cool, dry place.

17. To disconnect, move the temperature controller to the “Off” position before
unplugging the wok from the electric outlet.

18. Place the electric wok on a flat and heat-resistant surface, and use it in a
well-ventilated area.

19. Do not place the wok too close to the edge of the table or countertop as the
wok might be knocked off.

20. The heating base and the other parts may become hot. Be sure to use the
handles and wear protective oven mitts or gloves.

21. Check the handles on a regular basis to ensure that they are firmly attached to
the pan.

SSAAVVEE TTHHEESSEE IINNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONNSS

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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 as

great as 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); 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.

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