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ABOUT RICE
Rice is a valuable source of lowfat, complex carbohydrates and is rich in thiamin, niacin
and iron. It is an essential ingredient for a healthy diet.
There are many different varieties of rice available in the market. Your Aroma Rice
Cooker can cook any type, perfectly, every time. Below are the commonly available
varieties of rice and their characteristics:
Long Grain Rice:
Typically, this rice is not starchy and has loose, individual grains after cooking.
“California” rice is soft, “Carolina” is a little firmer, and “Jasmine” is the firmest of the long
grain variety and is flavorful and aromatic.
Short Grain Rice
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 polished
(white) rice. The most popular brown rice is long grain and has a chewy texture.
Wild Rice
Wild rice comes in many delicious varieties and mixes. Often, it is mixed with long grain
rice for its firmer texture and rich brown to black color. Wild rice makes wonderful
stuffing for poultry when cooked with broth and mixed with your favorite dried fruits.
For more information about rice varieties and rice recipes, refer to the “Getting the Most
From Your Rice Cooker” book included with this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical
appliances, including the following:
1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use.
2. Make sure the appliance is OFF when not in use, before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance
itself in water or other liquid.
4. Keep the appliance away from the children to avoid accidents.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. Do not use attachments or accessories other than those supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer. Incompatible parts create a hazard.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing rice or
other hot liquids.
13. Always unplug from the base of the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
14. 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.
15. Maximum rice capacity is 1.8 liters (total capacity is 4.0 Liters) or 10 cups of the
provided measuring cup.
16. Avoid sudden temperature changes when using the rice cooker.
17. Use only with 120V AC power outlet.
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 will damage this product causing it
to malfunction.
19. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot steam
will escape and could cause burns.
20. During the cooking and slow cooking stage, you may see steam coming from the
vents on the lids. This is normal. Do not cover, touch or obstruct steam vent.
21. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
22. Store rice cooker in a cool, dry place.
23. Use appliance on a level, dry, and heat-resistant surface.
