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Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material and

workmanship for one year from provable date of purchase in the continental United States.

Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace, at its

option, defective parts at no charge, provided the product is returned, freight prepaid with

proof of purchase and U.S. $15.00 for shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma

Housewares 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 legal rights and which may vary from state to state and

does not cover areas outside the United States.

AROMA HOUSEWARES COMPANY
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, California 92121
1-800-276-6286
M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time
www.AromaCo.com

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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 electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, this 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

could cause burns.

20. The rice should not be left in the rice pot with the keep warm function on for more than 24 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 electric shock, cook only in removable container

Important Safeguards

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 or 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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Limited Warranty

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for ARC-560

Page 1: ... Rice Pasta Gourmet Instruction Manual ARC 560 ...

Page 2: ...sta Gourmet Introducing the Rice Pasta Gourment Published By Aroma Housewares Co 6469 Flanders Drive San Diego CA 92121 U S A 1 800 276 6286 www AromaCo com 2007 Aroma Housewares Company All rights reserved 1 ...

Page 3: ...nner 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 electric 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...

Page 4: ...n for more than 24 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 electric shock cook only in removable container Important Safeguards Polarized Plug This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other follow the instructions below To red...

Page 5: ...ilable 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 4 ...

Page 6: ...teel Handles Stainless Steel Colander Nonstick Inner Pot Smear Resistant Exterior Digital Control Panel Pasta Button White Rice Button Brown Rice Button Steam Button Warm Off Button Stainless Steel Steam Tray Rice Paddle Measuring Cup Glass Lid ...

Page 7: ...r pot from the rice cooker 2 When using the rice function always place the lid on the rice cooker so that the steam vent is facing away from the front of the rice cooker toward the side farthest from the control panel This will prevent steam burns that might otherwise occur when reaching for the lid handle 3 Foods may not be cooked in the steam tray while pasta or other foods are boiling The high ...

Page 8: ...oth over the top of the rice with the rice paddle so that the surface is level to ensure even cooking 4 Place the inner pot in the rice cooker making sure that the outside surface of the pot is dry Place the lid over the rice cooker and plug power cord into a wall outlet 5 To begin cooking press the White Rice button or Brown Rice button if cooking brown rice The White Rice indicator light will il...

Page 9: ...eam tray from the colander 7 Press the Warm Off button twice to turn off the heat Do not leave food in the machine after it has finished cooking Leaving food in the inner pot may cause it to overcook TO STEAM FOOD WITHOUT RICE TO STEAM FOOD WITH RICE What you ll need Inner Pot Steam Tray 1 When cooking rice and steaming simultaneously a maximum of 4 cups 8 cups cooked of rice may be prepared This ...

Page 10: ...er to drain into the inner pot 9 Empty food from colander into a serving dish TO COOK PASTA BOIL 4 Allow the steam tray to remain over the rice for the necessary amount of time checking food every so often for doneness and using oven mitts to avoid burns A convenient steaming guide has been provided on page 13 of this manual to help you determine how long various types of food will need to cook 5 ...

Page 11: ... inner pot in warm soapy water with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads as they may damage the nonstick finish The use of scouring pads creates a risk of electric shock 4 Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to the rice cooker 5 Wipe the exterior of the rice cooker with a soft damp cloth Do not submerge rice cooker body cord or plug in water or any other liquids Always ...

Page 12: ...rice before placing into the inner pot to remove excess bran and starch This will help reduce browning and sticking 2 If you have experienced any sticking with the type of rice you are using try adding a light coating of vegetable oil or non stick spray to the bottom of the inner pot before adding rice 3 The chart above is only a general measuring guide As there are many different kinds of rice av...

Page 13: ...ice into this appliance at one time The maximum capacity of this unit is 9 cups uncooked rice which yields 18 cups of cooked rice NOTES ON STEAMING Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water there is no need to increase the amount of water with a larger serving of vegetables Always keep the lid closed during the entire steaming process Opening the lid causes a loss of heat and steam...

Page 14: ...S 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 PLEASE SEE NOTES ABOUT STEAMING ON PAGE 12 The chart on this page refers to standard U S cups 254mL ...

Page 15: ...and stir through Close the lid and press down the power switch to COOK mode 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 ...

Page 16: ...ce 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...

Page 17: ...fore 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 legal rights and wh...

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