Aroma ARC-900SB User Manual

10-Cup Cool-Touch
Rice Cooker &
Food Steamer

Instruction Manual

www.AromaCo.com

ARC-900SB

Congratulations on your purchase of the 10-Cup Rice Cooker and
Food Steamer!

At Aroma we've mastered the art of cooking perfect, fluffy rice at the touch of
a button, so you don't have to. In the Aroma rice cooker, cooking
terminates automatically and switches to the convenient "Keep-Warm" mode,
so you don't have to watch the clock or worry about overcooking your rice. This
versatile appliance also steams vegetables, meats and fish and it will even cook
soups or stock.

Ideal for preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals, steaming locks in food’s
natural flavor, moisture and nutrients without the use of added oils or fat.
Because we believe that healthy meals should also be convenient, this rice
cooker cooks entire meals in one simple step - steaming meat or vegetables as
rice cooks- saving time and energy.

This manual contains instructions on using your new rice cooker as well as some
additional information about rice. For recipe suggestions or for new home
appliance ideas, please visit us online at 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

© 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 not touch hot surfaces. Use the
handles or knobs.

3. Use only on a level, dry and
heat-resistant surface.

4. To protect against electrical shock,
do not immerse cord, plug or the
appliance in water or any other
liquid.

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 the
appliance manufacturer may result
in fire, 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
burner or in a heated oven.

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

13. Extreme caution must be used when
moving the appliance containing
hot water 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 cooking pot is returned to
cooker when wet, it may damage or
cause the product to
malfunction.

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

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 plug from wall
outlet.

23. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
cook only in the removable
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

countertop 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

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1. Lid

2. Handle

3. Steam Vent

4. Condensation Collector

5. Indicator Lights

6. Power Switch

7. Nonstick Inner Pot

8. Measuring Cup

9. Rice Paddle

10. Steam Tray

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HOW TO USE

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 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 equal to roughly ¾ of a
standard U.S. cup (240mL).

2. Rinse rice in a separate container until the water becomes relatively clear.

3. Place rinsed rice in the inner pot.

4. Using the measuring cup provided or the water measurement lines located inside
the inner pot, add the appropriate amount of water. For added convenience, a
“Rice/Water Measurement” chart is located on page 7 of this instruction manual.

5. For softer rice, allow rice to soak for 10-20 minutes.

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. Place the lid over the top and plug the power cord
into a wall outlet.

NOTE:

To avoid loss of steam and longer cooking times, do not open the lid at any
point during the cooking process.

7. Press down on the power switch. The “Cook” light will illuminate. When the rice is
finished, the unit will automatically switch to “Keep-Warm” mode and the “Warm”
light will illuminate.

8. After cooking, allow rice to stand for 5-10 minutes without removing lid. This will
ensure that rice is cooked thoroughly.

9. The rice cooker will remain in “Keep-Warm” mode until it is unplugged. Be sure to
unplug the cord from the wall outlet when not in use.

CAUTION:

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 cooker

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