ARC 930 Instruction Manual

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10-Cup Digital

Ric e Co o ke r a nd Fo o d

S t e a m e rInstruc tion Ma nua l

ARC-930www.AromaCo.com


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Published By:

Aroma Housewares Co.6469 Flanders Drive

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

2008 Aroma Housewares CompanyAll rights reserved.

C o ng ra tula t io ns o n yo ur p urc h a se o f the 10-C up Ric e C o oke r a ndFo o d Ste a m er.

Arom a ha s simp lified the a rt of c oo king p erfec t, fluffy ric e d ow n to the p ush of ab utton. Just ad d the d esired a mo unt of ric e, the a pp rop ria te a mo unt of wa tera nd turn it on. The m a c hine w ill a utoma tic a lly switc h to wa rming mo d e whe n

the ric e is do ne.

This ric e c oo ker also c om es eq uip p ed with a stea m tra y. Id ea l for p rep a ringnutritious, w ell-ba la nc ed me a ls, stea ming loc ks in foo d s na tura l fla vo r, mo isturea nd nutrients w ithout the use o f ad d ed oils or fats. Inc lud ed in this instruc tionmanual isa handy steaming reference to guide you through the preparation ofnearly a ll your favorite veg etab les and mea ts. Steam vegeta bles or meat andcook rice simultaneously, all in one easy-to-use appliance!

This ma nual c onta ins instruc tions for the use of your new ric e c oo ker a s we ll assom e a d d itiona l informa tion a b out ric e. For rec ip e sugg estions or more kitc henso lution id e a s, plea se visit us o nline a t www.Aro ma Co.c om .

Ple a se re a d a ll the instruc tio ns b e fo re first use .


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Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical

appliances, including the following:

1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use.2. Make sure the appliance is Off when not in use, before putting on or takingoff parts, and before cleaning.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or the applianceitself in water or other liquid.

4. Keep the appliance away fromthe children to avoid accidents.5. Unplug fromoutlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool

before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the

appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Returnappliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair oradjustment.

7. Do not use attachments or accessories other than those supplied orrecommended by the manufacturer. Incompatible parts create a hazard.

8. Do not use outdoors.9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.10.Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.11. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.12.Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing rice or

hot liquids.13.Always unplug fromthe base of the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

14.The rice cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit fromotheroperating appliances. If the electric circuit is overloaded with otherappliances, this appliance may not operate properly.

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

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15.Maximumrice capacity is 1.8 liters (total capacity is 4.0 Liters) or 10 cups ofthe provided measuring cup.

16.Avoid sudden temperature changes when using the rice cooker.17.Use only with 120VAC power outlet.18.Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry prior to use. If

cooking pot is returned to cooker when wet, it will damage this product causingit to malfunction.

19.Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot steamwill escape and may cause burns.

20.During the cooking stage, you may see steamcoming fromthe vent on the lid.This is normal. Do not cover, touch or obstruct steamvent.21.Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.22. Store rice cooker in a cool, dry place.23. Use appliance on a level, dry and heat-resistant surface.24. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable container.25. To disconnect, turn any control to "Off", then remove plug fromwall outlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is for household use only.

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This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other); follow theinstructions 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 doesnot fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

POLARIZED PLUG

1. Ashort power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk resulting frombecomingentangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer extension cords areavailable and may be used if careis 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.

SHORTCORD INSTRUCTION

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1. Lid ReleaseButton2. Handle3. SteamVent

4. Lid5. Condensation Collector6. Digital Display7. Inner Pot

SteamTray Measuring Cup Rice Paddle Soup Ladle

Control Panel

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8. White Rice Indicator Light9. Brown Rice Indicator Light10. WarmIndicator Light11. Steam/Cook Indicator

Light12. White Rice Button13. Brown Rice Button14. Warm/Off Button

15. Steam/Cook Button16. Delay Timer Button

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION


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CAUTION: Only use the measuring cup provided with this rice cooker as it is not a standard size. Do not open lid when in use. If cooking pot is returned to cooker when wet, it will damage this product, causing it to

malfunction.

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 accessories in warmsoapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.5. Remove inner pot fromrice cooker and clean with warmsoapy 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 and add rice to the inner pot. One cup refers toone full, level cup.

2. Rinse rice in the inner pot until the water becomes relatively clear.3. Using the measuring cup provided or the measurement lines inside the inner pot, add the

appropriate amount of water to the rice. Arice/water measurement guide is included onpage6.

4. Snap lid closed and plug power cord into a wall outlet.5. To start cooking, press the "White Rice" or "Brown Rice" button depending on the rice to be

cooked. The cooking mode indicator light will illuminate. Once cooking is complete, the ricecooker will automatically switch to Keep-Warm mode.

6. After cooking, allowrice to remain on Keep-Warm mode for 5-10 minutes without opening thelid. This will ensure that the rice has been thoroughly cooked.

For softer rice, allow the rice to soak for 10-20 minutes prior to cooking. If you wish to cancel your cooking selection, press the "Warm/OFF" button and reset by

pressing the appropriate cooking button.

To Use Delay Timer:1. Repeatedly press the "Delay Timer" button to select the number of hours within whichyou would

likeyour rice to be finished cooking. The timer increases in 1-hour increments.2. Press the "White Rice" or "Brown Rice" button to begin countdown.3. To ensure safe food handling, the Delay Timer on your ARC-930 will not work in tandemwith

the Steam function. The Delay Timer is meant to be used only with the White Rice andBrown Rice cooking functions.

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To Steam Food:

1. Add the desired amount of water to the inner pot. Aconvenient steaming guide hasbeen included on page 7.

2. Place steamtray inside rice cooker.3. Place food on steamtray and press Steam/Cook button.4. When steaming is complete, the rice cooker will automatically switch to Keep-Warm

mode.5. Remove food immediately after cooking process has completed. Leaving it in Keep-

Warm mode may cause food to overcook.

NOTE

The digita l display o n this unit is fo r the de la y time r func tio n o nly. When

the d ela y time r is no t in use, the d isp la y w ill sho w tw o line s (See illustra tion

below).

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UNCOOKED

RICE

WATERWITH

MEASURINGCUP

WATERLINE

INSIDE POT

APPROXCOOKED

RICEYIELD

2 Cups 2-1/2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups




6 Cups 6-1/2 Line 6 12 Cups





Rice/Water Measurement Chart:

HELPFUL HINTS:

1. Rinse rice to remove excess bran and starch. This will help reduce browning andsticking to the bottomof the pot.

2. If you have experienced any sticking due to the type of rice you are using, try addinga light coating of vegetable oil or non-stick cooking spray to the bottomof the innerpot before adding rice.

3. The chart above is only a general measuring guide. As there are many different kindsof rice available (see About Rice on page 9), rice/water measurement may varyslightly.

NOTE:

When cooking brown or wild rice, add an additional 3/4 cup water. Due to theextra water needed to cook brown rice, the maximumamount of brown rice thatmay be cooked at one time is 8 cups.

Chart refers to cups of rice and water based on using the measuring cup providedwith this appliance. Only use the measuring cup provided with this rice cooker asit is not a standard size.

Brown rice will naturally take longer to cook than white rice due to the extra branlayers around the grains. This appliance is equipped with a Brown Rice functionthat will automatically adjust temperature and time settings for best absorption ofwater for perfect brown rice.

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Steaming Chart:

HELPFUL HINTS:

1. Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water, there is no need toincrease the amount of water with a larger serving of vegetables.

2. Always keep the lid closed during the entire steaming process. Opening the lidcauses a loss of heat and steam, resulting in a slower cooking time. If you find itnecessary to open the lid, you may want to add a small amount of water to help

restore the cooking time.3. Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times.4. The steaming chart is for reference only. Actual cooking time may vary.

VEGETABLE AMOUNT OF WATER STEAMINGTIMEAsparagus 1/2 Cup 7 Minutes

Broccoli 1/4 Cup 5 Minutes

Cabbage 1 Cup 15 Minutes

Carrots 1 Cup 15 Minutes

Cauliflower 1 Cup 15 Minutes

Corn 1 Cup 15 Minutes

Eggplant 1-1/4 Cup 15 Minutes

Green Beans 1 Cup 15 Minutes

Peas 1/2 Cup 7 Minutes

Spinach 1/2 Cup 7 Minutes

Squash 1/2 Cup 7 Minutes

Zucchini 1/2 Cup 7 Minutes

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Ric e is the p erfec t founda tion for toda ys hea lthier ea ting. It is a nutrient-d ensec om p lex c a rb ohyd ra te tha t sup p lies ene rg y, fib er, essentia l vita mins a ndminera ls a nd b enefic ia l antioxid a nts. Ric e c om b ines we ll with o ther hea lthyfood s suc h a s veg eta b les, fruits, me a t, sea food , p oultry, be a ns a nd soy food s.

Nea rly 88% o f ric e c o nsum e d in the U.S. is g ro w n in the U.S. Arka nsa s, Ca lifornia ,Lo uisia na , Te xas, Mississip p i and Misso uri p ro d uc e high-q ua lity v a rie ties o f sho rt,med ium a nd long grain ric e a s we ll as spe c ia lty ric es inc luding ja smine, b a sma ti,arborio, red aromatic and black japonica, among others.

There a re ma ny d ifferent va rieties of ric e a va ila b le in the ma rket. Your Arom a

Ric e C oo ker c a n c oo k any typ e p erfec tly eve ry time . The follow ing a re thec om mo nly a va ila b le va rieties of ric e a nd their c ha ra c teristic s:

Lo ng Gra in Ric e

This ric e ha s a long , slend er kernel threeto four times longe r than its width. Due toits sta rc h c om p osition, c oo ked grains a remore separate, light and fluffy

compared to medium or short grain rice.The ma jority o f white ric e is enric hed toresto re nutrient s lost d uring p roc essing .Grea t fo r entree s a nd sid e d ishes ric eb ow ls, stir-fries, sa lad s a nd p ila fs.

Me d ium Gra in Ric e

When c omp ared to long g ra in ric e,me d ium g ra in ric e has a shorter, wid erkernel that is two to three times longe r

than its wid th. Coo ked g ra ins are moremoist and tender than long grain, andhave a greater tendency to clingto g et he r. Grea t for e ntree s, sushi, riso ttoand rice puddings.

Sho rt Gra in Ric e

Short g ra in ric e ha s a short, plump ,a lmo st round kernel. Co oked g ra ins a resoft a nd c ling tog ether, yet rema insep a rate and are some wha t c hewy, witha slig ht sp ring iness to the b ite. G rea t for

sushi, Asian d ishe s a nd d esserts.

Bro wn Ric e

Brow n ric e is a 100% who le g ra in foo dthat fits the U.S. Die ta ry G u id e lin e s fo rA m e ric a n s recommendation to increasedaily intake of whole grains. Brown rice

c onta ins the nutrient-dense b ra n a ndinner germ la yer whe re ma ny be nefic ia lc omp ounds are found. Brown rice isavailable in short, medium and longgrain varietiesand can be usedinterchangeably with enriched whiterice.

Wild Ric e

Wild ric e is a n a q uatic grass grown in

Minnesota a nd Ca lifornia a nd is afreq uent a d d ition to long grain ric e p ila fsa nd ric e m ixes. Its uniq ue flavo r, textureand rich dark color provide a deliciousa c c ent to ric e d ishes. Wild ric e a lsoma kes a wo nde rful stuffing for p oultrywhen c ooked with broth and mixed with

your fa vo rite d ried fruits.

ABOUTRICE C o urte sy o f the USA Ric e Fe d e ra tio n

Fo r re c ip e s a n d ric e in fo rm a tio n v isit th e USA Ric e Fe d e ra tio n o n lin e a t

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Did Yo u Kno w? Ric e is the prima ry dieta ry stap le for mo re than half of the world s p op ula tion. U.S. grown ric e is the stand a rd for exc ellenc e a nd a c c ounts for nea rly 88% of

the ric e c onsumed in Am eric a . It is grown a nd harvested b y loc a l fa rme rs infive south-c entra l sta tes a nd Ca lifornia .

Ric e c ontains no sod ium, c holesterol, trans fats or gluten, and has only a trac eof fat. One ha lf-c up of ric e c onta ins a b out 100 c a lories.

Resea rc h shows that peo ple who ea t ric e have healthier diets than non-ric e

eatersand eat more like the U.S. Die ta ry G u id e lin e s fo r A m e ric a n srecommendations.

Whole g ra ins like b row n ric e help red uc e the risk of c hronic d isea ses suc h ashea rt disea se, dia b etes a nd c ertain c a nc ers, a nd a id in weight ma nag em ent.

Brow n ric e is a 100% who le g ra in. One c up o f who le g ra in brow n ric e p rovid estwo of the three rec om mend ed d a ily servings of who le g ra ins.

Ea ting ric e trigg ers the produc tion of serotonin in the bra in, a c hemica l thathelpsregulate and improve mood.

Sep temb er is Nationa l Ric e Mo nth- p rom oting a wa reness of the versa tility and

the va lue o f U.S. grow n ric e.

ABOUTRICE C o urte sy o f the USA Ric e Fe d e ra tio n

Fo r re c ip e s a n d ric e in fo rm a tio n v isit th e USA Ric e Fe d e ra tio n o n lin e a t

w w w . u s a r i c e . c o m / c o n s u m e r.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free fromdefects in materialand workmanship for one year fromprovable date of purchase in continental United

States.

Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace, atits option, defective parts at no charge, provided the product is returned, freightprepaid with proof of purchase and U.S. $12.00 for shipping and handling chargespayable toAroma Housewares Company. Before returning an item, please call thetoll free number below for return authorization number. Allow 2-4 weeks for returnshipping.

This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse, abuse or neglect on thepart of the owner. Warranty is also invalid in any case that the product is takenapart or serviced by an unauthorized service station.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may vary fromstate to state,and does not cover areas outside the United States.

AROMAHOUSEWARESCOMPANY6469 Flanders Drive

San Diego, California 921211-800-276-6286

M-F, 8:30AM- 5:00 PM, Pacific Timewww.aromaco.com

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