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ARC-928S

8-Cup Rice Cooker &

Food Steamer

Instruction Manual

ARC-928S

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Summary of Contents for ARC-928S

Page 1: ...8 Cup Rice Cooker Food Steamer Instruction Manual ARC 928S www AromaCo com ...

Page 2: ...rts directly over the rice allowing you to cook moist fresh meats and vegetables at the same time in the same pot Steaming foods locks in their natural flavor and nutrients which are often lost with other methods of cooking without added oil or fat for meals that are as nutritious and low calorie as they are easy This manual contains instructions for the use of your new rice cooker as well as some...

Page 3: ...11 Do not place on or near a hot burner or in a heated oven 12 Do not use the appliance for other than 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 vent 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 fr...

Page 4: ...ere 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 still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not at...

Page 5: ...Handle 3 Steam vent 4 Condensation collector 5 Control panel 6 Rice cooker base 7 Power switch 8 Warm indicator light 9 Cook indicator light 10 Inner pot 11 Steam tray 12 Measuring cup 13 Rice paddle 6 1 2 4 5 9 8 7 10 11 12 13 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1 Control Panel ...

Page 6: ...ing cup provided or the water measurement lines located inside the inner pot add the appropriate amount of water If you are making brown rice follow the special instructions for brown rice located on page 8 of this manual The water measurement lines on the inner pot are intended for white rice only 5 For softer rice allow rice to soak for 10 20 minutes prior to cooking 6 Set the inner pot in the r...

Page 7: ...n on keep warm mode until it is unplugged Be sure to unplug the cord from the wall outlet when not in use 1 2 3 4 5 6 P Helpful Hints 1 Rinse rice before placing it into the inner pot to remove excess bran and starch This will help reduce browning and sticking to the bottom of the pot 2 If you have experienced any sticking with the type of rice you are using try adding a light coating of vegetable...

Page 8: ...il it is unplugged Be sure to unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it is not in use Helpful Hints To thicken your stew mix in cup flour with enough water to form a thick paste Gradually add it to the stew stirring until it thickens If using fresh herbs in your recipe add them in the last few minutes of cooking to preserve flavor Canned stewed tomatoes or water with bouillon seasoning and spic...

Page 9: ...ay Open the lid using caution as steam escaping will be extremely hot and place the steam tray into the inner pot 5 Close the lid and allow the cooker to resume cooking Check that the lid is snapped shut if it is not closed properly cooking efficiency may be affected 6 Once food has been steamed for the appropriate amount of time open the lid Use caution when opening lid as steam escaping will be ...

Page 10: ...4 1 4 Cups 6 Cups 4 Cups 5 1 2 Cups 8 Cups 5 Cups 6 3 4 Cups 10 Cups 6 Cups 8 Cups 12 Cups Brown Rice Water Measurement Chart SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 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...

Page 11: ...ooking times may be reduced because the heating element will already be warm Opening the lid during the cooking cycle causes a loss of heat and steam Cooking time may be prolonged if the lid is opened before the rice is finished WHITE RICE UNCOOKED CUPS COOKING TIME BROWN RICE UNCOOKED CUPS COOKING TIME 2 Cups 30 35 Min 2 Cups 30 35 Min 3 Cups 32 37 Min 3 Cups 32 37 Min 4 Cups 34 39 Min 4 Cups 38 ...

Page 12: ...ooking rice simultaneously follow the instructions on page 7 Place the steam tray over the rice as it cooks for the amount of time needed checking foods every so often for doneness Do not cook more than 6 cups uncooked white rice while steaming 4 cups if using brown rice or the steam tray will not fit into the rice cooker 3 When possible keep the lid closed during the entire steaming process Openi...

Page 13: ...repeat the cooking process until meat is adequately cooked 11 Des lim 1 2 3 l 4 Amount of Water Steaming Time 0 5 Cups 8 12 Min 1 0 Cup 9 13 Min 1 5 Cups 18 23 Min 2 0 Cups 27 32 Min 2 5 Cups 36 41 Min 3 0 Cups 38 43 Min STEAMING TIME CHART Steaming 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 If y...

Page 14: ...th Dry with a soft cloth 5 Wipe the body of the rice cooker clean with a damp cloth Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on non stick coatings This appliance is NOT dishwasher safe Inner pot and accessories are NOT dishwasher safe Always make sure the outside of the inner pot is dry prior to use If inner cooking pot is returned to the ric...

Page 15: ...witches to keep 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 rice as well as release excess moisture Close the lid and...

Page 16: ...to long grain rice medium grain rice has a shorter wider kernel that is two to three times longer than its width Cooked grains are more moist and tender than long grain and have a greater tendency to cling together Great for entrees sushi risotto and rice puddings Short Grain Rice Short grain rice has a short plump almost round kernel Cooked grains are soft and cling together yet remain separate a...

Page 17: ...n rice eaters and eat more like the U S Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations Whole grains like brown rice help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease diabetes and certain cancers and aid in weight management Brown rice is a 100 whole grain One cup of whole grain brown rice provides two of the three recommended daily servings of whole grains Eating rice triggers the p...

Page 18: ...ousewares 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...

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