Instruction Manual
ARC-363NG
BEFORE FIRST USE
NOTE:
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. • Do not immerse the rice cooker base, cord or plug in water at any time.
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 lid and 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.
6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.
1. Using the provided measuring cup, add rice to the inner cooking pot.
2. Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Drain.
3. Fill with water to the line which matches the number of cups of rice being cooked. Due to the extra layers of bran, brown rice
will require more water. See the “Rice/Water Measurement Tables” below for water amounts.
4. Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker.
TO COOK RICE
HELPFUL HINTS:
• If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact replacement.
• To add more flavor 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 Tables” below.
NOTE:
• Before placing the cooking pot into the rice
cooker, check that the cooking pot is dry and
free of debris. Adding the cooking pot when
wet may damage the rice cooker.
5. Place the tempered glass lid securely onto the rice cooker.
6. Plug the cord into an available outlet.
7. Press the Cook Switch to begin cooking.
8. The Cook Indicator Light will illuminate as the rice cooker begins cooking the rice.
9. When rice is ready, the Cook Switch will flip up and switch into Keep-Warm mode and the Warm Indicator Light will illuminate.
10. For best results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
11. When finished serving rice, unplug the power cord to turn the rice cooker off.
NOTE:
• Rice should not be left in the rice cooker on Keep-Warm for more than 12 hours.
RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLES
UNCOOKED
RICE
RICE
WATER LINE
INSIDE POT
APPROX.
COOKED RICE
YIELD
COOKING TIMES
1 Cup
Line 1
2 Cups
18-23 Min.
2 Cups
Line 2
4 Cups
20-25 Min.
3 Cups
Line 3
6 Cups
25-30 Min.
UNCOOKED
RICE
WATER WITH
MEASURING
CUP
APPROX.
COOKED RICE
YIELD
COOKING
TIMES
1 Cup
1¾ Cups
2 Cups
40-45 Min.
2 Cups
3 Cups
4 Cups
45-50 Min.
Brown Rice
White Rice
NOTE:
• Brown rice takes longer to cook and requires more water than white rice due to the extra bran layers on the grains. The
water lines
in the inner pot are meant for white rice only.
Please see the chart above for brown rice/water ratios.
• Brown rice, wild rice and rice mixes vary in their make-up. Some variations may require longer cooking times and/or additional water
in order to achieve optimum results. Refer to the individual package instructions for cooking suggestions.
• The measuring cup included adheres to rice industry standards (180mL) and is not equal to one U.S. cup. The chart above refers to
cups of rice/water according to the measuring cup provided.
•
Do not place more than 3 cups of uncooked rice (2 cups if brown rice) into this appliance at one time.
The maximum
capacity of this unit is 3 cups raw rice (2 cups if brown rice) which yields 6 cups of cooked rice (4 cups brown rice).
TO CLEAN
1. Handwash cooking pot and all accessories or wash them in the dishwasher.
2. Wipe rice cooker body clean with a damp cloth.
3. Thoroughly dry rice cooker body and all accessories.
4. Reassemble for next use.
NOTE:
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on non-stick surfaces.
• If washing in the dishwasher, a slight discoloration to the inner pot and accessories may occur. This is cosmetic only and will not
affect performance.
• Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma
®
Housewares. Contact Aroma
®
customer service at 1-800-276-6286, Monday to
Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM PST.
HELPFUL HINTS:
•
To cook Soup, Chili or Stew in your rice cooker:
Add ingredients then press the Cook Switch to begin cooking. Using caution to
avoid escaping steam, remove the lid and stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spatula. Once food is fully cooked, push the
COOK SWITCH up to switch the rice cooker to Keep-Warm. When finished serving, turn the rice cooker off by unplugging the power
cord.
