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10.

11.

Helpful

Hints:

If you misplace the rice 

measuring cup, a ¾ 

standard U.S. cup is an 

exact replacement.

Helpful

Hints:

For suggested steaming 

times and water 

amounts, see the “Meat 

& Vegetable Steaming 

Tables” on page 

13

.

Parchment paper or 

aluminum foil may also 

be used while steaming. 

Place the paper/foil in 

the center of the steam 

tray and ensure it does 

not create a seal along 

the bottom of the tray.

Note:

 ·Slow cooking requires 

a small amount 

of liquid. Without 

liquid, the cooker will 

automatically switch to 

Keep Warm

Slow Cook

1.  Add desired ingredients to the inner pot.
2.  Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the 

lid securely.

3.  Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC 

wall outlet.

4.  Press 

(  )/

Keep Warm

 to turn the cooker on.

5.  Press 

Slow Cook

. The digital display will show a 

flashing "2" to represent 2 hours of slow cook time.

6.  Use 

(+)

 or 

(-)

 to increase or decrease slow cook 

time by one hour increments, up to 10 hours.

7.  Once the time has been input, the cooker will 

beep and the digital display will stop flashing to 

indicate that the time has been successfully set.

8.  The cooker will now begin heating. The digital 

display will count down in one hour increments 

from the input slow cook time.

9.  Using caution, open the lid occasionally and stir 

the ingredients with a long-handled wooden or 

heat-safe utensil if desired.

10.  Once the time has elapsed, the cooker will beep 

and automatically switch to 

Keep Warm

.

11.  When finished serving, turn the cooker off by 

pressing 

(  )/

Keep Warm

 and unplug the power 

cord.

Sauté

1.  Place the inner pot into the cooker.
2.  Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC 

wall outlet.

3.  Press 

(  )/

Keep Warm

 to turn the cooker on.

4.  Press 

Sauté

. The indicator light will illuminate as 

the cooker begins heating.

5.  Add oil if desired for sautéing then close the lid 

securely and allow the inner pot to preheat for 

2–4 minutes.

6.  Once preheated, add in ingredients to sauté.
7.  Stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden 

or heat-safe utensil until the ingredients are fully 

cooked.

8.  When finished serving, turn the cooker off by 

pressing 

(  )/

Keep Warm

 and unplug the power 

cord.

Steam

1.  Using the provided rice measuring cup, add 3 

cups of water to the inner pot.

2.  Place the inner pot into the cooker.
3.  Place desired food into the provided steam tray, 

lower the tray into the cooker, then close the lid 

securely.

4.  Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC 

outlet.

5.  Press 

(  )/

Keep Warm

 to turn the cooker on.

6.  Press 

Steam. 

The digital display will show a 

flashing "5" to represent five minutes of steam 

time.

7.  Use 

(+)

 or 

(-)

 to increase or decrease steaming 

time by one minute increments, up to 30 minutes. 

For suggested steaming times for meat and 

vegetables, see “Meat & Vegetable Steaming 

Tables” on page 

13

.

8.  Once the water reaches a boil, the digital display 

will begin to count down from the input steam 

time.

9.  After the selected steam time has elapsed, the 

cooker will beep and automatically switch to 

Keep 

Warm

.

10.  Using caution, check to see that the steamed 

food is cooked. If finished steaming, carefully 

remove the food to prevent overcooking. Wear a 

protective heat-resistant glove to prevent injury 

as the steam tray will be hot.

11.  When finished steaming, turn the cooker off by 

pressing 

(  )/

Keep Warm

 and unplug the power 

cord.

Caution:

Do not use the 

provided serving 

spatula to stir 

ingredients while using 

the 

Sauté or Slow Cook

 

functions. It is not 

intended to be used 

in contact with high 

temperatures. 

Instead, 

use a long-handled 

wooden or heat-safe 

utensil to stir while 

cooking.

Summary of Contents for ARC-966BD

Page 1: ...instruction manual ARC 966BD Questions or concerns about your Aroma product www AromaCo com Support 1 800 276 6286 Rice Grain Multicooker ...

Page 2: ...ways unplug from the plug gripping area Never pull on the cord 18 The cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances the appliance may not operate properly 19 Always make sure the exterior of the inner pot is dry prior to use If the inner pot is returned to the cooker when wet it may damage or...

Page 3: ... KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN Short Cord Instructions IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS 4 Parts Identification Controls Functions Steam Tray Rice Measuring Cup Serving Spatula Lid Release Button Steam Vent Condensation Collector Cool Touch Lid Lid Handle Digital Display Cool Touch Body Indicator Light Control Panel 5 Soup Broth Simmers your favorite hot and hearty soups with an adjustable cook time of 2 to 8 hours S...

Page 4: ...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 to 1 cup of water and stir thoroughly Close the lid and select the Rice function once more When the cooke...

Page 5: ...oker and close the lid securely 4 Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC outlet 5 Press Keep Warm to turn the cooker on 6 Press Oatmeal The indicator light will illuminate and the digital display will show a chasing pattern as the cooker begins heating 7 Once the cycle has completed the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm 8 When finished serving turn the cooker off by pre...

Page 6: ...e cooker on 4 Press Sauté The indicator light will illuminate as the cooker begins heating 5 Add oil if desired for sautéing then close the lid securely and allow the inner pot to preheat for 2 4 minutes 6 Once preheated add in ingredients to sauté 7 Stir occasionally with a long handled wooden or heat safe utensil until the ingredients are fully cooked 8 When finished serving turn the cooker off ...

Page 7: ...the cycle has completed the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm mode 14 When finished serving turn the cooker off by pressing Keep Warm and unplug the power cord 12 Meat Steaming Time Safe Internal Temperature Fish 25 Min 140 F Chicken 30 Min 165 F Pork 30 Min 160 F Beef Medium 25 Min Medium Well 30 Min Well 33 Min 160 F When steaming Aroma recommends using 3 cups of water with ...

Page 8: ...hite Rice 51 2 Cups Brown Rice 51 2 Cups 10 Cups White Rice 37 42 Min Brown Rice 78 83 Min 6 Cups White Rice Line 6 Brown Rice Line 6 White Rice 61 2 Cups Brown Rice 61 2 Cups 12 Cups White Rice 40 45 Min Brown Rice 82 87 Min 15 When cooking barley it is recommended to use the Delay Timer for 4 hours in combination with the Multigrain function The additional soaking time will ensure optimal flavor...

Page 9: ... ladle into cereal bowls with milk dried mixed fruit and more sugar if desired SERVES 2 3 Pineapple Rice Pudding 13 4 cups 11 4 cups 3 4 cup 1 3 cup 4 oz 1 tsp 8 oz 1 tbsp vanilla flavored rice milk non dairy beverage water salt to taste jasmine rice sugar egg substitute vanilla extract crushed pineapple with juice dark rum optional Pour water and 1 cup of the rice milk into the inner pot Press So...

Page 10: ...ranty does not apply if the warranty period expired the product has been modified by any unauthorized service center or personnel the defect was subject to abuse improper use not conforming to product manual instructions or environmental conditions more severe than those specified in the manual and specification neglect of the owner or improper installation the defect was subject to Force Majeure ...

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