Before First Use
To Clean
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 and dispose of them
properly as they can pose a risk to children.
4. Remove the inner pot from the cooker and
clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly before returning to the cooker.
5. Wash all accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
6. Wipe the cooker’s body clean with a damp cloth.
1. Remove the inner pot when the cooker has
completely cooled.
2. Hand wash the inner pot and all accessories using
warm, soapy water or place on the top rack of the
dishwasher.
3. Remove the condensation collector and hand
wash using warm, soapy water.
4. Wipe the cooker's body clean with a damp cloth.
5. Thoroughly dry the cooker’s body and all
accessories. Reassemble for next use.
7.
Note:
·Do not use harsh
abrasive cleaners,
scouring pads or
products that are not
considered safe to use
on nonstick coatings.
·We recommend hand
washing the inner pot
with warm, soapy water
to lengthen its lifespan
and avoid damage
over time. If washing in
a dishwasher, a slight
discoloration to the
inner pot may occur.
This is cosmetic and will
not negatively affect
performance.
·To remove the
condensation collector,
squeeze both sides and
pull out towards you.
·Any other servicing
should be performed
by Aroma
®
Housewares.
6.
Error Codes
Display
Code
Meaning
Action
E1
Bottom sensor open
circuit
Contact Customer Service at
1-800-276-6286.
E2
Sensor short circuit
Contact Customer Service at
1-800-276-6286.
E3
Bottom sensor short
circuit/overheating
Turn off the cooker and allow
it to cool for 2-5 minutes then
restart. If the problem persists,
contact Customer Service at
1-800-276-6286.
Error Code Chart
If an error shows on the digital display, the following chart will
help explain the next course of action.
Helpful
Hints:
The provided rice
measuring cup is
equivalent to a 3/4
standard U.S. cup.
Caution:
Before placing the inner
pot into the cooker,
check that it is dry and
free of debris. Adding
the inner pot when
wet may damage the
cooker.
Note:
·Because rice varieties
may vary in their make-
up, results may differ.
·Food should not be left
in the cooker on
Keep
Warm
for more than 12
hours.
Troubleshooting
Rice is too dry/hard after cooking.
· Depending on how dry your rice is, add ½ to 1
cup of water and stir thoroughly. Close the lid
and select the
Rice
function once more. When
the cooker switches to
Keep Warm
, 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.
· Use the serving spatula to stir the rice to
redistribute the bottom (moist) part of the rice
as well as release excess moisture. Close the
lid and allow the cooker to remain on
Keep
Warm
for 10-30 minutes as needed, opening
the lid and stirring periodically to release
excess moisture.
Rice & Grain
1. Using the provided rice measuring cup, add rice
or grain to the inner pot.
2. Rinse to remove excess starch. Drain.
3. For white or brown rice, fill the inner pot with
water to the line that matches the number of cups
of uncooked rice added. For other grains, see the
"Grain & Water Measurement Table" on page
15
.
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the
lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC
wall outlet.
6. Press
( )/
Keep Warm
to turn the cooker on.
7. Press
Rice
or
Multigrain
, depending on the
type of grain being cooked. The indicator light
will illuminate and the digital display will show a
chasing pattern as the cooker begins heating.
8. The digital display will count down the final 10
minutes of cook time.
9. Once the cycle has completed, the cooker will
beep and automatically switch to
Keep Warm
.
10. For best results, stir the grain with the serving
spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
11. When finished serving, turn the cooker off by
pressing
( )/
Keep Warm
and unplug the power
cord.
Helpful
Hints:
If you misplace the rice
measuring cup, a ¾
standard U.S. cup is an
exact replacement.
To add more flavor
to rice, try substituting
water for 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
grain cooking times
and suggested grain/
water ratios, see the
"Rice/Grain & Water
Measurement Tables"
on pages
14-15
.
