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Rice is a valuable source of low fat, complex carbohydrates and is

abundant in thiamin, niacin and iron. It is an essential ingredient for a

healthy diet.

There are many different varieties of rice available. Your Aroma

Rice Cooker can cook any type perfectly every time. The following are the

most commonly available varieties of rice and their characteristics:

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ABOUT RICE

Long Grain Rice

Typically this rice is not starchy and has

loose, individual grains after cooking.

"Carolina" is firm and "Jasmine" is the

firmest of the long grain variety and is

flavorful and aromatic.

Short Grain Rice

Short grain is characteristically soft,

sticky and chewy. This is the rice used

to make sushi. "California Rice" is soft;

"Sweet Rice", often called "pearl" rice

for its round shape, is extra sticky and is

excellent for making rice pudding.

Brown Rice

Brown rice is often considered the most

healthy variety. It has bran layers on

the rice grains and contains more B-

complex vitamins, iron, calcium, and

fiber than polished (white) rice. The

most popular brown rice is long grain

and has a chewy texture.

Wild Rice

Wild Rice comes in many delicious

varieties and mixes. Often it is mixed

with long grain rice for its firmer texture

and rich brown to black color. Wild rice

makes wonderful stuffing for poultry

when cooked with broth and mixed

with your favorite dried fruits.

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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 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.

Return the appliance to the nearest

authorized service facility 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

that 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 valve 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 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

burns.

20. Rice should not be left in the rice 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 provided

removable container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for ARC-1616

Page 1: ...in ase r ares e 6 Cup Digital Rice Cooker and Food Steamer Instruction Manual ARC 1616 www AromaCo com ...

Page 2: ...he touch of a button Now you can enjoy the great taste and nutritional benefits of brown rice without the hassles of traditional preparation methods 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 han...

Page 3: ...dge 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 that 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 valve on the top of the rice cooker as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding 15 Use only with a 120V AC power...

Page 4: ...so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally 2 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...

Page 5: ...e in the inner pot until the water becomes relatively clear Drain then place rinsed rice into the inner pot 3 Using the measuring cup provided or the measurement lines inside the inner pot add the appropriate amount of water to the inner pot A helpful rice water measurement guide is included on page 7 Smooth over the top of the rice with the rice paddle so that rice surface is level to ensure even...

Page 6: ...ce cooker will automatically switch to keep warm mode and the WARM indicator light will illuminate Allow rice to stand on keep warm mode 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 and the digital display will indicate the number of hours rice has been warming Unplug the cord from the...

Page 7: ...o the STEAM setting Press the START REHEAT button The display will show 30 for the maximum amount of minutes the function will run without being manually shut off 5 When food has steamed for the appropriate time press the WARM OFF button When the water in the inner pot has boiled off the rice cooker will automatically switch to WARM mode Exercise caution when opening the lid and removing the steam...

Page 8: ...ove the steam tray and check food to be sure it has been thoroughly cooked Exercise caution when removing the steam tray as well it will be hot 7 Close the lid of the rice cooker and allow rice to continue to cook until finished The unit will chime when rice is ready and switch to keep warm mode The digital display will indicate the number of hours food has been warming 8 Press WARM OFF to turn of...

Page 9: ... rice allow it to soak for 10 20 minutes prior to cooking COOKING GUIDE UNCOOKED RICE WHITE RICE WATER WITH MEASURING CUP WHITE RICE WATERLINE INSIDE POT APPROX COOKED RICE YIELD 2 Cups 2 1 2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups 3 Cups 3 1 2 Cups Line 3 6 Cups 4 Cups 4 1 2 Cups Line 4 8 Cups 5 Cups 5 1 2 Cups Line 5 10 Cups 6 Cups 6 1 2 Cups Line 6 12 Cups White Rice Water Measurement Chart UNCOOKED RICE BROWN RICE...

Page 10: ...UPS COOKING TIME BROWN RICE UNCOOKED CUPS COOKING TIME 2 Cups 30 35 Min 2 Cups 1 40 45 Min 3 Cups 32 37 Min 3 Cups 1 42 47 Min 4 Cups 34 39 Min 4 Cups 1 50 55 Min 5 Cups 38 43 Min 6 Cups 40 45 Min APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES Cooking times are approximate This table is for reference only Possible variations in cooking times may be caused by one or more of the following factors Variations in the type ...

Page 11: ...b a small amount of water there is no need to increase the amount of water with a larger serving of vegetables 2 When steaming and cooking rice simultaneously follow the instructions on page 7 3 When possible always keep the lid closed during the entire steaming process Opening the lid causes a loss of heat and steam resulting in a slower cooking time If you find it necessary to open the lid you m...

Page 12: ...sed 2 To ensure meat tastes its best and is safe to eat check that meat is completely cooked prior to serving Use a meat thermometer to see if the internal temperature is at least that of the safe temperatures listed above If it is not simply place more water in the inner pot and repeat the cooking process until a safe temperature is reached COOKING GUIDE 10 Bef 1 Re 2 Re co 3 Te 4 W 5 Re an 6 W 7...

Page 13: ...h the steam valve in warm soapy water 3 Wipe the steam valve clean with a damp cloth 4 Reinsert the steam valve for next use To Clean Heating Plate See Diagram 2 Heating plate should be cleaned after every use 1 Wipe the heating plate with a warm damp cloth 2 Dry with a soft dry cloth Rice grains or other dried materials may stick to the heating plate Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the heating plate i...

Page 14: ...sticky and chewy This is the rice used to make sushi California Rice is soft Sweet Rice often called pearl rice for its round shape is extra sticky and is excellent for making rice pudding Brown Rice Brown rice is often considered the most healthy variety It has bran layers on the rice grains and contains more B complex vitamins iron calcium and fiber than polished white rice The most popular brow...

Page 15: ... Close the lid and press the COOK button When rice cooker switches to warm mode open the lid and stir the rice to check the consistency Repeat as necessary until rice is soft and moist Rice is too moist soggy after cooking If your rice is still too wet or soggy when the rice cooker switches to warm mode use the rice paddle to stir the rice This will redistribute the bottom moistest part of the ric...

Page 16: ...sewares Company Before returning an item please call the toll free number below for a return authorization number Allow 2 4 weeks for return shipping This warranty does not cover improper installation misuse abuse or neglect on the part of the owner Warranty is also invalid in any case that the product is taken apart or serviced by an unauthorized service station This warranty gives you specific l...

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