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Electronic Rice Cooker

& Food Steamer

Instruction Manual

&Recipes

Model: ARC-840

Summary of Contents for ARC-840

Page 1: ...Electronic Rice Cooker Food Steamer Instruction Manual Recipes Model ARC 840 ...

Page 2: ...eamer is very versatile It can cook a variety of white brown and wild rice to perfection steam all types of seafood and vegetables make delicious homemade stew and soup and can keep food warm until you are ready to serve Enjoy it Please read all instructions before using Published By Aroma Housewares Co 6469 Flanders Drive San Diego CA 92121 U S A www aromaco com 2002 Aroma Housewares Company ...

Page 3: ... the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 7 NEVER allow water or any liquid into the outer pot 8 NEVER plug in the power cord without the inner pot inside the cooker 9 Always attach the plug to the cooker first and then plug the power cord into the wall outlet 10 Any use of accessory attachments not recommended from the manufacturer may cause hazards 11 Do not u...

Page 4: ...MPT TO FORCE THE PLUG INTO THE OUTLET OR MODIFY THE PLUG CAUTIONS Keep cooker away from direct sources of heat or sunlight to prevent possible damage Do not expose to water or high humidity Do not cover or obstruct the steam vent Do not touch hot steam from the steam vent while the cooker is in use Always keep the rice cooker unplugged when not in use The retractable electric cord needs to be pull...

Page 5: ...PARTS IDENTIFICATIONS 3 Lid release button Cool touch Handle Water reservo ir Cooking switch Cook light Warm light Inner pot Rice measuring cup Rice spoon ...

Page 6: ...ng pot 4 Add correct amount of water by using either measuring cup or by adding water to the appropriate line in the pot NEVER add water higher than the top water line 5 Set the unit on a stable surface Place cooking pot into the cooker 6 Make sure that the pot has direct contact with the heating plate by turning it slightly from right to left until the pot is properly positioned 7 Close the lid a...

Page 7: ...ooking is under WARM setting keep the lid closed for about 10 15 minutes Important This is an key process to cook fluffy and tasty rice 12 To open the lid simply push the lid release button 13 The Keep Warm cycle will continue to operate automatically until the AC cord is removed from the wall outlet 14 Keep leftover rice in refrigerator To reheat put rice 1 2 cup of water into inner pot place pot...

Page 8: ...Cups Line 8 16 Cups 9 Cups 9 1 4 9 1 2 Cups Line 9 18 Cups 10 Cups 10 1 4 10 1 2 Cups Line 10 20 Cups IMPORTANT NOTE To prevent from scorching rice rice must be rinsed before cooking Rinse rice in warm water until water is clear and then add cold water to rice for cooking The cup that is included with the rice cooker is approximately 6 oz 3 4 of a standard cup Please do not use a standard cup for ...

Page 9: ...f water As there are many different kinds of rice available rice water measurement might be slightly different by using a different kind of rice Remember to make the adjustment to get the better results The line method should be used when the rice has been pre washed or soaked Do not use this method if the rice does not need to be washed or soaked Cooking time may vary depending on the room temper...

Page 10: ...ting the amount of water added to the cooking pot Since vegetables can only absorb a very small amount of water in the steaming process it is not necessary to change the amount of water for steaming different amount of vegetables Keep the lid of the cooker on during the entire process of cooking or steaming Opening the lid while steaming may cause a loss of steam and slow down the cooking process ...

Page 11: ...eam tray Altitude humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times The steaming times on the Fresh Vegetable Steaming Chart are approximate Please monitor your food while steaming and adjust cooking time according to your preference Check the level of the water in the cooking pot and add water to avoid evaporating Please do not let water touch the bottom of the steam tray We suggest that...

Page 12: ...rn off the switch manually Push up The cooker will automatically keep the soup or stew warm until serving COOKING TIPS To thicken your stew mix cup flour with enough water to form a thin paste Gradually add it to the stew stirring until it thickens If using fresh parsley or herbs in your recipe add them in the last few minutes of cooking to preserve flavor Save any leftovers for the next day The f...

Page 13: ...enter shaft by gently tugging it outwards Soak briefly and wash clean 3 Gently remove the water collector fitted onto the side of the rice cooker by pulling downwards Discard the water after each use Clean and replace the collector 4 Clean other surfaces with a damp cloth 5 Make sure the heating plate is clean and free of food or other articles that could interfere with the proper functioning of t...

Page 14: ...matic Short Grain Rice Characteristically soft sticky and chewy This is the rice used to make sushi Oriental people Japanese and Chinese are in favor of these varieties 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 healthful variety It has the bran layers on ...

Page 15: ...medium tomatoes 3 4 cubed cup cooked chicken 1 2 tsp salt Cook rice Place cooked rice in a serving dish keep warm Peel tomatoes place in the cooking pot Sprinkle with salt and pepper and let simmer until reduced to a pulp about 10 minutes Add chicken just to warm Pour tomatoes over rice add chicken and serve SUSHI JAPANESE 2 cups rice 1 tsp salt 4 cups water 6 medium shrimp shelled and deveined 3 ...

Page 16: ...1 tbsp finely grated ginger 1 clove minced garlic 3 tbsp soy sauce 1 8 cup green onion chopped tsp white pepper 1 tbsp rice wine 1 tbsp cornstarch egg white 1 tbsp sesame seed oil Gently rinse tofu cubes and place on a plate and allow to drain off excess liquid for several hours Mince fish and shrimp combine with seasoning ingredients Cut tofu in half lengthwise and then divide each half into 4 pi...

Page 17: ... to the cooking pot Cook for about 30 minutes or until done FISH SOUP 2 cups soup stock 4 cups of water 10 oz Fish fillet sliced 1 2 oz Ginger in 1 1 2 shreds 1 tbsp salt 1 green onion chopped dash of pepper Pour soup stock and water in the pot Set on Cook Bring to a boil add fish ginger and salt Cook for 30 minutes or until done Before serving sprinkle with green onion and pepper MISO SOUP JAPANE...

Page 18: ... 25 minutes Remove meat from chicken bones and return meat to the broth Add beans and continue cooking until done for one hour PORK AND WATERCRESS SOUP 6 cups pork stock 2 scallion stalks chopped 1 4 lb lean pork sliced 1 cup celery diced 3 4 tsp salt one bunch watercress cut in 2 sections discard stems Pour stock in the cooking pot and bring to a boil Add pork celery and cover 10 to 15 minutes Ad...

Page 19: ...ef with marinade in the steam tray Put water in pot and then place steam tray in the cooker Steam for 10 minutes Open lid and arrange broccoli around outer edge of the tray Cover and steam for an additional 10 minutes Serve with rice STEAMED EGG CUSTARD 4 large eggs 4 oz chicken thinly sliced 1 pint chicken broth 4 oz fish shred 1 tsp salt 4 medium shrimps 2 tsp cooking wine 6 green beans sliced t...

Page 20: ...ng charges to Aroma Housewares Company 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 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 r...

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