Aroma ARC-988SB User Manual
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ARC-988SB
Instruction Manual
Rice Cooker • Food Steamer • Slow Cooker
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma® Professional™ 16-Cup Digital Rice Cooker, Food Steamer and Slow Cooker. In no time at all, you’ll be making fantastic,
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restaurant-quality rice at the touch of a button! Whether long, medium or short grain, this cooker is specially calibrated to prepare all varieties of rice, including tough-to-cook
whole grain brown rice, to uffy perfection.
In addition to rice, your new Aroma® Professional
™
Rice Cooker is ideal for healthy, one-pot meals for the whole family. The convenient steam tray inserts directly over the
rice, allowing you to cook moist, fresh meats and vegetables at the same time, in the same pot. Steaming foods locks in their natural avor and nutrients without added oil or
fat, for meals that are as nutritious and low-calorie as they are easy.
Aroma®’s Sauté-Then-Simmer™ Technology is ideal for the easy preparation of Spanish rice, risottos, pilafs, packaged meal helpers, stir frys and more stovetop favorites! The
Slow Cook function adds an extra dimension of versatility to your rice cooker, allowing it to fully function as a programmable slow cooker! Use them together for simplied
searing and slow cooking in the same pot.
But it doesn’t end there. Your new rice cooker is also great for soups, stews, stocks, gumbos, jambalaya, breakfast frittatas, dips and even desserts!
Several delicious recipes are included at the back of this manual, and even more are available online at www.AromaCo.com. 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.
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™
Rice Cooker, Food Steamer and Slow Cooker or for product service, recipes and other home appliance solutions, please
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Aroma Housewares Co.
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
U.S.A.
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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.
13. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing rice,
hot oil or other hot 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.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 cooking pot with the Keep-Warm function
on for more than 12 hours.
21. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner cooking 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 Instructions
DO NOT DRAPE CORD!
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.
KEEP AWAY
FROM CHILDREN!
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 t into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied 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 qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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Lid Release
Button
Lid
Digital Display
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Steam Vent
Handle
Condensation
Collector
Control Panel
Digital Controls
POWER/KEEP-WARM
The POWER/KEEP WARM button serves two purposes. One press of the
POWER/KEEP WARM button will turn the rice cooker on. A second press will
set the rice cooker to its Keep-Warm setting.
DELAY TIMER
The DELAY TIMER sets up to 15 hours for rice ready when it’s needed. Add
rice and water in the morning and set the timer for mealtime at night.
The MENU button allows the rice cooker to be set to one of its 8 specialized
cooking functions: White Rice, Brown Rice, Quick Rice, Slow Cook,
Sauté-Then-Simmer
The WHITE function cooks restaurant-quality white rice automatically.
The BROWN function is ideal for cooking brown rice and other tough-tocook whole grains to perfection.
The QUICK RICE button is a great time-saving option for rice in a pinch.
This setting foregoes the rice cooker’s Sensor Logic™ for faster cooking
times, although cooked rice will not be to the same quality of the White Rice
and Brown Rice functions.
The SLOW COOK button sets to slow cook from 2 to 10 hours and is great
for homemade roasts and stews.
Aroma’s patent-pending Sauté-Then-Simmer™ (STS™) Technology will
sauté foods at a high heat and automatically switch over to its simmer mode
once liquid is added.
The CAKE function “bakes” cakes and other treats.
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, Cake, Soup and Steam.
Inner Cooking Pot Steam Tray Measuring Cup Serving Spatula
The SOUP function is great for preparing savory soups and delicious stews.
The STEAM button is perfect for healthy sides and main courses. Set the
time food needs to steam, it will begin to countdown once water
reaches a boil and shut off once time has elapsed.
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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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HELPFUL
HINTS
The provided rice cooker
cup is the equivalent to
a ¾ standard US cup.
3/4
US cups
TO COOK RICE
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Using the provided measuring cup,
add rice to the inner cooking pot.
Close the lid securely.
Rinse rice to remove excess starch.
Drain.
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Plug the power cord into a wall
outlet.
Fill with water to the line which
matches the number of cups of rice
being cooked.
• Before placing the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker, check that it
is dry and free of debris. Adding the inner cooking pot when wet may
NOTE
HELPFUL
HINTS
damage the rice cooker.
• If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact
replacement.
• 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.
• For approximate rice cooking times and suggested rice/water ratios,
see the “Rice/Water Measurement Table” on page 7.
Place the inner cooking pot into the
rice cooker.
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TO COOK RICE (CONT.)
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Press the POWER/KEEP WARM
button to turn on the rice cooker.
Once rice is nished, the rice cooker
will beep and automatically switch to
Keep-Warm.
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Press MENU to navigate to the
White Rice or Brown Rice function,
depending upon the type of rice
being cooked.
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For better results, stir the rice with
the serving spatula to distribute any
remaining moisture.
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The rice cooker will now begin
cooking. The cooking indicator light
will illuminate.
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When nished serving rice, turn
the rice cooker off by pressing the
POWER/KEEP WARM button twice
and unplug the power cord.
The rice cooker will countdown the
nal 12 minutes (White Rice) and 25
minutes (Brown Rice) of cook time.
• Brown rice requires a much
longer cooking cycle than other
NOTE
rice varieties due to the extra
bran layers on the grains. The
Brown Rice function on this
rice cooker allows extra time
and adjusted heat settings in
order to cook the rice properly.
If it appears the rice cooker is
not heating up immediately on
the Brown Rice setting, this is
due to a low-heat soak cycle
that preceeds the cooking
cycle to produce better brown
rice results.
• Rice should not be left in the
rice cooker on Keep-Warm for
more than 12 hours.
RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE
UNCOOKED RICE RICE WATER LINE INSIDE POT APPROX. COOKED RICE YIELD COOKING TIMES
2 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 2 4 Rice Cooker Cups*
WHITE RICE: 30-35 Min.
BROWN RICE: 65-70 Min.
3 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 3 6 Rice Cooker Cups*
WHITE RICE: 33-38 Min.
BROWN RICE: 75-80 Min.
4 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 4 8 Rice Cooker Cups*
WHITE RICE: 38-43 Min.
BROWN RICE: 80-85 Min.
5 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 5 10 Rice Cooker Cups*
WHITE RICE: 40-45 Min.
BROWN RICE: 85-90 Min.
6 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 6 12 Rice Cooker Cups*
WHITE RICE: 43-48 Min.
BROWN RICE: 88-93 Min.
7 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 7 14 Rice Cooker Cups*
WHITE RICE: 45-50 Min.
BROWN RICE: 90-95 Min.
8 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 8 16 Rice Cooker Cups*
WHITE RICE: 47-52 Min.
BROWN RICE: 92-97 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.
HELPFUL
HINTS
• Rinse rice before placing it into the inner pot to remove excess bran and starch. This will help reduce browning and sticking to the 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 10 for instructions.
• This chart is only a general measuring guide. As there are many different kinds of rice available (see “About Rice” on page 24), rice/water
measurements may vary.
*1 Rice Cooker Cup = ¾ US Cups
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TO USE QUICK RICE
WHITE RICE
UNCOOKED CUPS*
COOKING TIME WITH
QUICK RICE
FUNCTION
APPROX. TIME SAVINGS
COMPARED TO WHITE
RICE FUNCTION
2 Rice Cooker Cups* 17-22 Min. 15 Min.
4 Rice Cooker Cups* 22-27 Min. 15 Min.
6 Rice Cooker Cups* 27-32 Min. 15 Min.
8 Rice Cooker Cups* 30-35 Min. 10 Min.
BROWN RICE
UNCOOKED CUPS*
COOKING TIME WITH
QUICK RICE
FUNCTION
APPROX. TIME SAVINGS
COMPARED TO BROWN
RICE FUNCTION
2 Rice Cooker Cups* 38-43 Min. 25 Min.
4 Rice Cooker Cups* 44-49 Min. 35 Min.
6 Rice Cooker Cups* 46-51 Min. 40 Min.
8 Rice Cooker Cups* 52-57 Min. 40 Min.
The rice produced by Quick Rice will not be to the same quality as rice made using the White Rice or Brown Rice settings,
but it’s an excellent option for cooked rice in a pinch.
To use the Quick Rice function, follow the steps for “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 5. Rather than
pressing one of the standard rice function buttons, press the QUICK RICE button.
If cooking brown rice, add an additional 1½ cups water, using the provided measuring cup, to
compensate for the lack of soaking time. The included measuring cup is equal to a standard ¾ US cup.
* 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. If cooking brown rice, add an additional 1½ cups water, using the provided measuring cup, to compensate for the lack of soaking time.
The included measuring cup is equal to a standard ¾ US cup.
NOTE
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• Cooking times are approximate. Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking time.
• Opening the lid during the cooking cycle causes a loss of heat and steam. Cooking time may be prolonged if the lid is opened before the rice is nished.
*1 Rice Cooker Cup = ¾ US Cups
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 half an hour
increments. It may be set to have
rice ready in 1 to 15 hours. The time
selected will indicate when cooking
will be complete.
• Due to the longer cooking time needed, brown rice may
only be delayed for 2 hours or more.
NOTE
Once the needed time is selected,
press the MENU button to select
White Rice or Brown Rice functions
depending on the rice being cooked.
The digital display will countdown
from the time selected.
• 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 rice begins cooking, the
cooking indicator light will
illuminate.
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