Aroma ARC-1000 User Manual

ARC-1000

Professional

Rice Cooker | Food Steamer

SensorLogic™Technology - On-Board Micro Computer

Instruction Manual

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With the Aroma®Sensor Logic™10-Cup Digital Rice Cooker you’ll be making
fantastic, restaurant-quality rice at the touch of a button! This machine is
specially calibrated to cook all varieties of rice, including tough-to-cook brown
rice, to fluffy perfection.

In addition to rice, your new Aroma®rice cooker is ideal for healthy one-pot
meals for the whole family. The convenient steam tray inserts directly over the
rice, allowingyou to cook meats and vegetables at the same time, in the
same pot. Steaming food locks in natural flavors and nutrients that are often
lost with other methods of cooking. And with the Smart Steam feature,
steaming favorite meats and vegetables has never been easier. Program the
number of minutes needed to steam and the Smart Steam feature does the
rest.

Your new rice cooker is also great for soups, stews, stocks, oatmeal, gumbos,
jambalaya, breakfast frittatas, dips and even desserts! See the included recipe
booklet for great meal ideas.

This manual contains helpful measurement charts for cooking rice and
steaming. For more information on your Sensor Logic™rice cooker, or for
product service, recipes and other home appliance solutions, please visit us
online at www.AromaCo.com.

Published By:
Aroma Housewares Co.

6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
U.S.A.
1-800-276-6286

www.AromaCo.com

©2008 Aroma Housewares Company All rights reserved.

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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. Make sure the appliance is “OFF”
when not in use, before putting on or
taking off parts and before cleaning.

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

4. Keep the appliance away from
children to avoid accidents.

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. Contact

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Aroma
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 the edge of
the table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.

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

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

12. Extreme caution must be used when
moving the appliance while it contains
hot water or other hot liquids.

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

14. The rice cooker 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.

15. Maximum uncooked rice capacity is 1.8
liters (total capacity is 4.0 Liters) or 10
cups of the provided measuring cup.

16. Avoid sudden temperature changes
when using the rice cooker.

17. Use only with 120V AC power outlet.

18. Always make sure the outside of the
inner cooking pot is dry prior to use. If
cooking pot is returned to cooker when
wet, it may damage the product,
causing it to malfunction.

19. Use extreme caution when opening the
lid during or after cooking. Hot steam
will escape and may cause scalding.

20. During the cooking and steaming stage,
you may see steam coming from the
vent on the lid. This is normal. Do not
cover, touch or obstruct the steam vent.

21. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs.

22. Store rice cooker in a cool, dry place.

23. Use the appliance on a level, dry and
heat-resistant surface.

24. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
cook only in the provided inner pot.

25. To disconnect, press the "OFF" button,
then remove plug from the wall outlet.

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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.

This appliance is for household use only.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Lid Release Button

Lid

Digital Display

Steam Vent

Handle

Condensation
Collector

Delay Timer

Keep Warm/Off

White Rice Button

Brown Rice Button

ACCESSORIES

Soup Ladle

Steam/Cook Button

Quick Rice Button

Measuring Cup

Steam Tray

Serving Spatula

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BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Read all instructions and important safeguards.

2. Remove all packaging materials and make sure items are received
in good condition.

3. Tear up all plastic bags, as they can pose a risk to children.

4. Wash accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

5. Remove inner pot from rice cooker and clean with warm,
soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker.

6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.

• Do not immerse the rice cooker base, cord or plug in water

at any time.

COOKING RICE

SHORT ON TIME?

Use the “Quick Rice” function. See more details on this time-saving
feature on page 8.

1. Using the measuring cup provided, measure out the desired amount of

rice. One cup refers to one full, level cup. The measuring cup provided

adheres to rice industry standards (180mL or ¾ of a standard U.S. cup) and
is not equal to one U.S. cup (240mL).

2. Rinse rice in a mesh strainer or other separate container (do not rinse rice

in the inner pot) until the water becomes relatively clear. Place rinsed
rice into the inner pot.

3. Using the measuring cup provided or the measurement lines inside the

inner pot, add the appropriate amount of water to the inner pot. A
helpful “Rice/Water Measurement Chart” is on the next page (page 6)
for reference. Smooth over the top of the rice with the rice paddle so
that rice surface is level to ensure even cooking.

TIP: To add an extra dimension of flavor to rice, try substituting a favorite

variety of meat or vegetable broth or stock. The ratio of broth/stock
to rice will be the same as water to rice.

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