10-Cup Digital Rice
Cooker & Food Steamer
Instruction Manual
www.AromaCo.com
ARC-830TC
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
© 2008 Aroma Housewares Company All rights reserved.
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. Do nottouch hotsurfaces. Usethe
handles or knobs.
3. Useonly on a level, dry and heatresistant surface.
4. To protectagainst electricalshock,
do notimmerse cord,plug or the
appliance in water or any other
liquid.
5. Close supervisionisnecessarywhen
theapplianceisused by or near
children.
6. Unplugfrom outlet whennot in use
andbeforecleaning. Allow unit to
cool before puttingon or takingoff
parts,andbefore cleaningthe
appliance.
7. Do notoperate any appliance with
a damagedcord or plugor after
theappliancemalfunctionsorhas
been damaged in anymanner.
Returntheappliancetothe nearest
authorizedservice facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
8. Theuse of accessoryattachments
notrecommended by the
appliance manufacturer mayresult
in fire, electricalshock or injury.
9. Do notuseoutdoors.
10. Do notletcord touch hot surfaces
or hang over theedge of a counter
or table.
11. Do notplace on or nearahot
burnerorin a heated oven.
12. Do notusethe appliance for other
than its intended use.
13. Extreme caution mustbeused when
movingtheappliancecontaining
hotwateror other liquids.
14. Do nottouch,coverorobstruct the
steam valve on the topof therice
cookerasit is extremely hotand
maycausescalding.
15. Useonly witha 120V AC power
outlet.
16. Alwaysunplugfrom the base of the
wall outlet. Never pull on thecord.
17. Therice cooker should be operated
on a separateelectrical circuit from
other operating appliances. If the
electricalcircuit is overloaded with
other appliances, the appliance
maynot operate properly.
18. Alwaysmake suretheoutside of the
inner cookingpot is dry prior to use.
If cookingpot is returnedtocooker
when wet,it maydamageorcause
theproduct to malfunction.
19. Useextreme cautionwhen opening
thelid during or aftercooking. Hot
steam willescape and may cause
burns.
20. Rice should not be leftinthe ricepot
with the keepwarm function on for
more than12 hours.
21. To preventdamage or deformation,
do notusethe inner pot on a
stovetop or burner.
22. To disconnect, turnanycontrol to
“OFF”,then remove plugfrom wall
outlet.
23. To reducetherisk of electricalshock,
cook onlyin theremovable
container provided.
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
DELAY
TIMER
WARM
OFF
C
OOK
9
10
11
1
13
15
14
2
3
4
5
6
12
7
8
16
1. Lid Release Button
2. Handle
3. Removable 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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