Aroma ARC-616sb User Manual

Instruction Manual

ARC-616SB

“America’s Favorite Rice Cooker™”

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Sensor Logic® Rice Cooker & Food Steamer

Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma® 12-Cup Sensor Logic® Rice Cooker & Food Steamer! 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 prepare a variety of rice, including tough-to-cook whole grain brown rice,
to uffy perfection.

Your new Aroma® rice cooker is also ideal for convenient, one-pot meals for the whole family. Use the “Steam” function to prepare healthy meals by locking in the natural
avor and nutrients of food without added oil and fat— for meals that are easy as they are nutritious. Or cook delicious and tender homemade roasts, stews and more
with the “Slow Cook” function. It sets from 2 to 10 hours to easily prepare all of your family’s slow-cooked favorites. Aroma’s patent-pending Sauté-Then-Simmer™ (STS™)
is ideal for Spanish rice, risottos, pilafs, packaged meal helpers, stir frys and more. It sautés foods at a high heat and automatically switch over to its simmer mode once
liquid is added. The “Soup” function is great for preparing savory stews and stocks. And the “Oatmeal” function does the trick when it comes to cooking hearty oatmeal
and porridge. The “Cake” function lets you whip up cakes and other sweet desserts with ease, eliminating the need to closely monitor “baking” so you have more time.
Once your rice cooker is nished cooking your desired meal or dessert, it will automatically switch to its “Keep Warm” setting, so there’s no need to worry about over­cooking.

This manual contains instructions for using your rice cooker and its convenient pre-programmed digital settings, as well as all of the accessories included. There are also
helpful measurement charts for cooking rice and steaming. Several delicious recipes are included at the back of this manual, and even more are available online at www.
AromaCo.com.

For more information on your Aroma® rice cooker, or for product service, recipes and other home appliance solutions, please visit us online at www.AromaCo.com.

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Aroma Housewares Co.

6469 Flanders Drive

San Diego, CA 92121, U.S.A.

1-800-276-6286

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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 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. To 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.

5. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near
children.

6. 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.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the

appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Aroma

customer service for examination, repair or adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Aroma
Housewares may result in re, electrical shock or injury.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter or
table.

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

12. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

15. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.

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

17. The rice cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other

operating appliances. If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances,

the appliance may not operate properly.

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

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

20. Rice should not be left in the inner pot with the “Keep-Warm” function on for
more than 12 hours.

21. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner pot on a stovetop or
burner.

22. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove the plug from the wall
outlet.

23. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable inner cooking
pot provided.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Short Cord

DO NOT DRAPE 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.

c. The extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

KEEP AWAY
FROm ChilDREN!

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from
electrical shock. The appliance is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a
3-prong grounding-type plug to t the proper grounding-type receptacle. The
appliance has a plug that looks like sketch A. An adapter, sketch B, should be
used for connecting sketch-A plugs to two-prong receptacles. The grounding
tab, which extends from the adapter, must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box as shown in sketch C using a
metal screw.

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Lid Release

Button

Digital

Display

Inner Cooking Pot Steam Tray

Measuring Cup

Steam Vent

Lid

Handle

Control
Panel

Serving Spatula

Digital Controls

Power/Keep-Warm Button

The POWER/KEEP WARM button serves two purposes. One press of
the POWER/KEEP WARM button will turn the rice cooker on. A second

Keep Warm

press will set the rice cooker to its “Keep Warm” setting.

Delay Timer

Delay

The DELAY TIMER sets up to 15 hours for rice ready when it’s needed.

Timer

Add rice and water in the morning and set the timer for mealtime at
night.

Steam

The STEAM button is perfect for healthy sides and main courses. Set

Steam

the time food needs to steam, it will begin to countdown once water
reaches a boil and shut off once time has elapsed.

Slow Cook

Slow

The SLOW COOK button sets to slow cook from 2 to 10 hours and is

Cook

great for homemade roasts and stews.

The MENU button allows the rice cooker to be set to one of its 6

Menu

specialized cooking functions: White, Brown, STS
Cake.

The START button begins cooking on the selected function.

Start

The WHITE function cooks restaurant-quality white rice automatically.
STS™: Aroma’s patent-pending Sauté-Then-Simmer™ Technology will

sauté foods at a high heat and automatically switch over to its simmer
mode once liquid is added.

The OATMEAL function is perfect for preparing a hearty breakfast classic.
The BROWN function is ideal for cooking brown rice and other tough-to-

cook whole grains to perfection.
The SOUP function is great for preparing savory soups and delicious

stews.

The CAKE function “bakes” cakes and other treats.

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, Soup, Oatmeal and

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

4. Wash steam vent and all other accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

5. Remove the inner cooking 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.

NOTE

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Delay
Timer

Start

Menu

Steam

Slow

Cook

Keep Warm

White

Oatmeal

Brown

Soup

Cake

STS™

TO COOK RICE

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Using the provided measuring cup,
add rice to the inner cooking pot.

• Before placing the inner cooking pot into the rice
cooker, check that the cooking pot is dry and free of
debris. Adding the inner cooking pot when wet may
damage the rice cooker.

NOTE

Rinse rice to remove excess starch.
Drain.

Fill with water to the line which
matches the number of cups of
rice being cooked. For example, if
cooking two cups of uncooked rice,
water should be lled to line 2 in the
inner pot.

• If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact
replacement.

HELPFUL

HINTS

• To add more avor to rice, try substituting a favorite meat/vegetable
broth 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 Measurement Table” on page 8.

Place the inner cooking pot into the
rice cooker.

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TO COOK RICE (CONT.)

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Close the lid securely.

• Brown rice requires a longer cooking cycle than white rice due to the extra bran layers on the grain. If it appears the rice cooker is not immediately
cooking this is due to the a low-heat soak cycle that precedes cooking to produce ufer grains.

NOTE

6

Connect the power cord to the rice
cooker and plug into an available
outlet.

Press the POWER/KEEP-WARM
button to turn on the rice cooker.

Press the MENU button to cycle
to the “White” or “Brown” function
depending on the type of rice being
cooked. The indicator light will
conrm which function is selected.

TO COOK RICE (CONT.)

Delay

Timer

Start

Menu

Steam

Slow

Cook

Keep Warm

White

Oatmeal

Brown

Soup

Cake

STS™

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Press the START button to begin
cooking the rice. The digital display
will show a “chasing” pattern and the
indicator light will become solid to
indicate that it is cooking.

13

When nished serving, turn the rice
cooker off by pressing the POWER/
KEEP WARM button once to change
it from its “Keep Warm” setting and
then press and hold again until the rice
cooker powers off.

The rice cooker will countdown
the nal minutes of cook time (12
minutes for “White” and 25 minutes
for “Brown”).

14

Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet rst, then from the rice
cooker.

Once rice is nished, the rice cooker
will beep and automatically switch to
“Keep-Warm.” The digital display will
show the number of hours the rice
cooker has been on “Keep-Warm,”
beginning with “0.”

• Rice should not be left in the rice cooker on “Keep-Warm” for
more than 12 hours.

NOTE

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For best results, stir the rice with
the serving spatula to distribute any
remaining moisture.

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RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE

UNCOOKED RICE

RICE WATER LINE

INSIDE POT

APPROX. COOKED

RICE YIELD

COOKING TIMES

2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups

WHITE RICE: 50-55 Min.

BROWN RICE: 80-85 Min.

3 Cups Line 3 6 Cups

WHITE RICE: 52-57 Min.

BROWN RICE: 85-90 Min.

4 Cups Line 4 8 Cups

WHITE RICE: 55-62 Min.

BROWN RICE: 90-95 Min.

5 Cups Line 5 10 Cups

WHITE RICE: 60-65 Min.

BROWN RICE: 95-100 Min.

6 Cups Line 6 12 Cups

WHITE RICE: 62-67 Min.

BROWN RICE: 100-105 Min.

* Cups referrenced are with the included measuring cup. The measuring cup included adheres to rice cooker industry standards and is not equal to a standard

U.S. measuring cup. The included measuring cup is equal to a standard ¾ US cup.

• Rinse rice before placing it into the inner pot to remove excess bran and starch. This will help reduce browning and sticking to the

HELPFUL

HINTS

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bottom of the pot.

• Want perfect brown rice without the wait? Use the “Delay Timer.” Simply add rice and water in the morning and set the “Delay Timer” to

the number of hours when rice will be needed. See “To Use Delay Timer” on page 9 for instructions.

• This chart is only a general measuring guide. As there are many different kinds of rice available (see “About Rice” on page 29), rice/water
measurements may vary.

TO USE THE DELAY TIMER

Follow steps 1 to 7 of “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 5.

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Press the DELAY TIMER button.
Each press increases in one hour
increments. It may be set 1 to 15
hours in advance.

• Due to the longer cooking time needed, the “Brown Rice”
setting may only be delayed for 2 or more hours.

NOTE

• The “Delay Timer” will only work with the “White” and
“Brown” functions.

Once the needed time is selected,
press the MENU button to cycle to
the “White” or “Brown” function
depending on the type of rice being
cooked. The indicator light will
conrm which function is selected.

Press the START button to set the
delayed time. The digital display will
show the amount of time remaining
before rice begins cooking and the
indicator light will become solid.

• If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an
exact replacement.

HELPFUL

HINTS

• To add more avor to rice, try substituting a favorite meat or
vegetable broth or stock. The ratio of broth/stock to rice will be the
same as water to rice.

Once the set time has elapsed, the
digital display will show a “chasing”
pattern.

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