Aroma ARC-830CA User Manual
10-Cup Digital Rice
Cooker & Food Steamer
Instruction Manual
www.AromaCo.com
ARC-830CA
Congratulations on your purchase of the 10-Cup Digital Rice Cooker
and Food Steamer.
Aroma has simplified the art of cooking perfect, fluffy rice down to the push of a
button. Just add the desired amount of rice, the appropriate amount of water
and turn it on. The machine will automatically switch to warming mode when
the rice is done. The convenient digital delay timer can be set up to 15 hours
ahead of time, so delicious rice is ready when you are. This versatile appliance
can simmer soups and stews; it will even make a cake!
This rice cooker also comes equipped with a steam tray. Ideal for preparing
nutritious, well-balanced meals, steaming locks in food’s natural flavor, moisture
and nutrients without the use of added oils or fats. Included in this instruction
manual is a handy steaming reference to guide you through the preparation of
nearly all your favorite vegetables and meats. Steam vegetables or meat and
cook rice simultaneously, all in one easy-to-use appliance!
This manual contains instructions for the use of your new rice cooker as well as
some additional information about rice. For recipe suggestions or more kitchen
solution ideas, please visit us online at www.AromaCo.com.
Please read all the instructions before first use.
Published By:
Aroma Housewares Co.
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
U.S.A.
1-800-276-6286
www.aromaco.com
© 2007 Aroma Housewares Company All rights reserved.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical
appliances, including the following:
1. Important: Readallinstructions
carefullybeforefirst use.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the
handles or knobs.
3. Useonly on a level, dry and heatresistantsurface.
4. To protectagainst electrical shock,
do not immersecord, plugor the
appliancein water or any other
liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when
theapplianceis usedby or near
children.
6. Unplugfrom outlet when not in use
andbeforecleaning. Allow unitto
cool before putting on or taking off
parts,andbeforecleaning the
appliance.
7. Do not operateanyappliancewith
a damaged cordor plugor after
theappliancemalfunctionsor has
been damaged in any manner.
Returntheapplianceto the nearest
authorized service facility for
examination,repairor adjustment.
8. Theuseof accessory attachments
notrecommended by the
appliancemanufacturermayresult
in fire, electrical shock or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cordtouch hot surfaces
or hangover the edge of a counter
or table.
11. Do not place on ornear a hot
burneror in a heatedoven.
12. Do not use the appliance for other
than its intendeduse.
13. Extreme caution mustbe usedwhen
movingtheappliancecontaining
hotwater or otherliquids.
14. Do not touch, cover or obstructthe
steam valve on the top of the rice
cookeras it is extremely hot and
maycause burns.
15. Useonly with a 120V AC power
outlet.
16. Alwaysunplugfrom the base of the
wall outlet. Neverpull on the cord.
17. Therice cooker should be operated
on a separateelectrical circuit from
other operating appliances. If the
electrical circuit is overloaded with
other appliances, the appliance
maynotoperate properly.
18. Alwaysmake sure the outsideof the
inner cookingpotis dry prior to use.
If cookingpotis returned to cooker
when wet, it may damage or cause
theproduct to malfunction.
19. Useextreme caution whenopening
thelidduringor after cooking. Hot
steam willescapeandmaycause
burns.
20. Rice should not be left in the rice pot
with the keep warmfunction on for
more than 12 hours.
21. To preventdamageor deformation,
do not use the inner pot on a
stovetop or burner.
22. To disconnect, turn any controlto
“OFF”,then remove plug fromwall
outlet.
23. To reduce the riskof electricalshock,
cook only in the removable
containerprovided.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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
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.
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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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
9
10
11
1
13
15
14
2
3
4
5
6
12
7
8
16
1. Lid Release Button
2. Handle
3. Steam Vent
4. Lid
5. Condensation Collector
6. Delay Timer Button
7. Cook Indicator Light
8. Cook Button
9. Digital Delay Timer Display
10. Warm Indicator Light
11. Warm/Off Button
12. Inner Pot
13. Rice Measurement Cup
14. Rice Paddle
15. Soup Ladle
16. Steam Tray
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER
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 lid, steam vent and 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.
To Cook Rice:
1. Using the measuring cup provided, measure out the desired amount of rice. One
full, level cup of uncooked rice will yield 2 cups of cooked rice. The measuring cup
provided adheres to rice industry standards (180mL) and is not equal to one U.S.
cup.
2. Rinse rice in a separate container until the water becomes relatively clear; drain.
3. Place rinsed rice in the inner pot.
4. Using measuring cup provided or the water measurement lines located inside the
inner pot, add the appropriate amount of water. If you are making brown rice,
follow the special instructions for brown rice located on page 8 of this manual.
5. For softer rice, allow rice to soak for 10-20 minutes prior to cooking.
6. Making sure that the exterior of the inner pot is clean, dry and free of debris, set the
inner pot in the rice cooker. Close the lid and plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
* To avoid loss of steam and longer cooking times, do not open the lid at
any point during the cooking process.
7. Press “COOK” button. The “COOK” light will illuminate. When the rice is finished, a
chime will sound to alert you. The unit will automatically switch to warm mode and
the “WARM” light will illuminate.
8. After cooking, allow rice to stand for 5-10 minutes without removing the lid. This will
ensure that the rice is cooked thoroughly.
9. The rice cooker will remain in warm mode until it is unplugged. Be sure to unplug the
cord from the wall outlet when not in use.
* It is important that the outside surface of the inner pot is completely clean and dry
before it is placed into the rice cooker. Water, food, or other substances on the pot will
come into contact with the heating element and may cause damage to the product.
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