Aroma ARC-2000 User Manual

ARC-2000

Professional

20-Cup Capacity

Rice Cooker | Food Steamer

Instruction Manual

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LIMITED WARRANTY

With the Aroma®Professional™rice cooker you’ll be making fantastic,
restaurant-quality rice at the touch of a button! This machineis specially
calibrated to cook all varietiesof rice, including tough-to-cook brown
rice, to fluffy perfection.

In addition torice, yournew Aroma
healthy one-pot meals for the whole family.The convenient steamtray
inserts directly over the rice, allowing youto cook meats and
vegetables at the same time, in the same pot. Steaming foodlocks in
natural flavors and nutrients thatare oftenlost withother methods of
cooking. And with the Smart Steam feature, steaming favorite meats
and vegetables has never been easier. Programthe numberof minutes
needed to steam and the SmartSteam feature does the rest.

The first-of-its-kind Slow Cook function adds an extra dimension of
versatilityto your rice cooker,allowing it to fully function asa 3-quart
programmableslow cooker! Perfectfor a wide varietyof heartyfamily
favorites.

Your new rice cooker is alsogreat forsoups, stews, stocks, oatmeal,
gumbos, jambalaya, breakfast frittatas, dips and even desserts! See the
included recipe bookletfor greatmeal ideas.

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Professional™rice cooker is ideal for

Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects
in material and workmanship for two years from provable date of
purchase in the continental United States.

Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or
replace, at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the
product is returned, freight prepaid with proof of purchase and U.S.
$14.00 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 cover improper installation, misuse, abuse or
neglect on the part of the owner. Warranty is also invalid in any case
that the product is taken apart or serviced by an unauthorized service
station.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may vary from state
to state, and does not cover areas outside the United States.

This manual contains helpful measurement charts for cooking rice and
steaming. For more information onyour Aroma
cooker, or for product service, recipes andother homeappliance
solutions, please visitus onlineat 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

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San Diego, California 92121

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M-F, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM,

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ABOUT RICE

COURTESY OF THE USA RICE FEDERATION

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For recipes and rice information visit the USA Rice Federation online at
www.usarice.com/consumer.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Rice is the primary dietary staple for more than half of the world’s
population.

• U.S. grown rice is the standard for excellence and accounts for nearly 88%
of the rice consumed in America. It is grown and harvested by local
farmers in five south-central states and California.

• Rice contains no sodium, cholesterol, trans fats or gluten, and has only a
trace of fat. One half-cup of rice contains about 100 calories.

• Research shows that people who eat rice have healthier diets than
non-rice eaters and eat more like the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
recommendations.

• Whole grains like brown rice help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such
as heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers, and aid in weight
management.

• Brown rice is a 100% whole grain. One cup of whole grain brown rice
provides two of the three recommended daily servings of whole grains.

• Eating rice triggers the production of serotonin in the brain, a chemical
that helps regulate and improve mood.

• September is National Rice Month— promoting awareness of the versatility
and the value of U.S. grown rice.

ABOUT SENSOR LOGIC

Traditional electric rice cookers heat only at one set temperature, then turn off
once all the water has been absorbed. Sensor Logic™rice cookers are for true
rice enthusiasts. This rice cooker uses an on-board micro-computer to ‘think’
for itself. By simply pressing the corresponding function button, Sensor Logic
will optimize the cooking temperature of the rice to enhance flavor and
texture. The sensor monitors the boiling rate of the water in the pot and
controls temperature accordingly to provide the perfect pot of rice— every
time.

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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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examination, repair or adjustment.

7. Do not use attachments or
accessories other than those
supplied or recommended by
Aroma
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 this appliance for other
than its 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
electrical 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 POWER
button twice, then remove plug from
the wall outlet.

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