Aroma arc805, arc808 User Manual

Cool-Touch

Rice Cooker

Food Steamer & Warmer

Instruction Manual

& Recipe Guide

ARC-805/808

INTRODUCTION TO THE RICE COOKER & FOOD STEAMER

Congratulations on your purchase of an Rice Cooker and Food
Steamer. It will certainly become one of the most exciting home appliances
in your modern kitchen.

The Rice Cooker and Food Steamer is very versatile. It can
cook a variety of white, brown and wild rice to perfection, steam all types of
seafood and vegetables, make delicious homemade stew and soup, and
keep food warm until you are ready to serve.

The one-touch operation makes this appliance very easy to use. Simply
push down the switch and it will cook, shut-off,and switch to the warm
function automatically.

Any questions or comments? Please call our Customer Service Dept. at
1-800-276-6286 or go to our website at www.aromaco.com

THE FASTER, HEALTHIERAND MORE CONVENIENT WAYOF
COOKING…

Please read all instructions before your first use.

Published By:
Aroma Housewares Co.

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

© 2003 Aroma Housewares CompanyAll rights reserved.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .1

Polarized Plug Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . ..2

Short Cord Instructions . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .2

About Rice . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .3

Parts Identification . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .4

How to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Rice Cooking Guide .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . .6

Helpful Hints for Cooking Rice . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Steaming Guide . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . .8-9

Helpful Hints for Steaming ... . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .10

Soups and Stews Guide . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. .11

How to Clean .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. .12

Recipes ... . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .13-16

Limited Warranty ... . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. .17

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical
appliances, including the following:

Read all instructions carefully.

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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.

2.
To prevent electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug or rice cooker heating

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plate in water or any liquid.
Close adult supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.

4.
Unplug appliance from the wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow

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the appliance to cool completely before putting on/taking offparts or removing the
inner pot and before cleaning.
Do not operate the appliance if the cord has been damaged, or if the appliance

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malfunctions or is damaged in any way. Returnappliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
Never allow water or any liquid into the outer pot as it may damage the product.

7.
Never plug in the power cord without the inner pot inside the cooker.

8.
Always attach the plug to the cooker first. Then plug the power cord into the outlet.

9.
Do not use attachments or accessories other than those supplied or recommended

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by the manufacturer. Incompatiblepartscreateahazardand damagedcausedby
non-recommended parts are not covered under the warranty.
Do not use outdoors.

11.
Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter tops, or touch hot surfaces.

12.
Do not place on or near gas or electric burners, on a stovetop or in an oven.

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Use extreme caution when moving or handling appliances containing hot oil or

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other hot liquid.
Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.

15.
Always unplug after use. Rice Cooker will remain ON unless unplugged.

16.
Keep cooker away from direct sources of heat or sunlight to prevent possible

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damage. Do not expose to water or high humidity.
Do not cover or obstruct the steam vent. Do not touch hot steam from the steam

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vent while the cooker is in use.
Use caution when opening lid after cooking or steaming. Steam may escape and

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cause burns.
The retractable electric cord needs to be pulled to its full extension prior to use.

20.
Stop pulling when a colored band comes into view. To retract the cord into the
appliance, pull the cord and release slowly.
Make sure that there are no foreign objects in the cooker prior to use.

21.
Never place the inner pot directly on gas or electric burners.

22.
Always operate cooker on a stable, flat, heat resistant surface.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk 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 counter

top 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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ABOUT RICE

Rice is a valuable source of carbohydrates. It has low fat, complex carbohydrates
and is abundant in thiamin, niacin and iron. It is perfect ingredient for a healthful diet.

There are many different varieties of rice available in the market. Following are the
some common varieties rice and their characteristics:

Long Grain Rice
Typically, this rice is not starchy and has loose, individual grains after cooking. The
"California" rice is soft; "Carolina" is a little firmer, and "Jasmine" is the firmest and is
flavorful and aromatic.

Short Grain Rice
Characteristically soft, sticky and chewy, this is the rice used to make sushi. Asian
people are in favor of these varieties: "California Rice" is soft; "Sweet Rice", often
called "pearl" rice for its round shape, is extra sticky and is excellent for making rice
pudding.

Brown Rice
Brown rice is often considered the most healthful variety. It has bran layers on the
rice grains and contains more B-complex vitamins, iron, calcium and fiber than
polished (white) rice. The most popular brown rice is long grain and has a chewy
texture.

Wild Rice
Wild rice comes in many delicious varieties and mixes. It is often mixed with long
grain rice for its firmer texture and rich brown to black color. Wild rice makes
wonderful stuffing for poultry when cooked with broth and mixed with your favorite
dried fruits.

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