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HOW TO CLEAN
Always unplug unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
To Clean Inner Rice Pot:
1. Remove the inner cooking pot. Wash it in warm, soapy water using a nylon sponge or
dishcloth.
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Repeat process with steam tray, and other provided accessories.
4. Wipe the body of the rice cooker clean with a damp cloth.
To Clean the Underside of the Lid: (See Diagram 1)
The underside of the lid should be cleaned after every use.
1. Wipe the underside of the lid with a warm, damp cloth.
2. Dry with a soft dry cloth
To Clean Steam Valve: (See Diagram 1)
Steam Valve should be cleaned after every use.
1. Pull out the steam valve as shown in Diagram 1.
2. Empty and wash the steam valve in warm, soapy water.
3. Wipe the steam valve clean with a damp cloth.
4. Reinsert the steam valve for next use.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners.
• This appliance and the inner pot are NOT dishwasher safe.
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HOW TO USE
CAUTION:
• Only use the measuring cup provided with this rice cooker as it is not a standard size.
• Do not open lid when in use.
• If cooking pot is returned to cooker when wet, it will damage this product, causing it
to malfunction.
Before First Use:
1. Read all instructions and important safeguards.
2. Remove all packaging materials and make sure items are received in good condition.
3. Tear up all plastic bags, as they can pose a risk to children.
4. Wash accessories in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Remove inner pot from rice cooker and clean with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly before returning to cooker.
6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
• Do not immerse the rice cooker base, cord or plug in water at any time.
To Cook Rice:
1. Using the measuring cup provided, measure and add rice to the inner pot. One cup
refers to one full, level cup.
2. Rinse rice in the inner pot until the water becomes relatively clear.
3. Using the measuring cup provided or the measurement lines inside the inner pot, add
the appropriate amount of water to the rice. A rice/water measurement guide is
included on page 6.
4. Snap lid closed and plug power cord into a wall outlet.
5. To start cooking, press the "White Rice" or "Brown Rice" button depending on the rice
to be cooked. The cooking mode indicator light will illuminate. Once cooking is
complete, the rice cooker will automatically switch to keep warm mode.
6. After cooking, allow rice to remain on warm mode for 5-10 minutes without uncovering
the lid. This will ensure that the rice has been thoroughly cooked.
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For softer rice, allow the rice to soak for 10-20 minutes prior to cooking.
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If you wish to cancel your cooking selection, press the "Warm/OFF" button and reset
by pressing the appropriate cooking button.
To Use Delay Timer:
1. Repeatedly press the "Delay Timer" button to select the number of hours within which you
would like your rice to be finished cooking. The timer increases in 1-hour increments.
2. Press the "White Rice" or "Brown Rice" button to begin countdown.
3. To ensure safe food handling, the ‘Delay Timer’ on your ARC-930 will not work in
tandem with the ‘Steam’ function. The ‘Delay Timer’ is meant to be used only with the
‘White Rice’ and ‘Brown Rice’ cooking functions.
Diagram 1
HOW TO USE
To Steam Food:
1. Add the desired amount of water to the inner pot. A convenient steaming guide has
been included on page 7.
2. Place steam tray inside rice cooker.
3. Place food on steam tray and press steam/cook button.
4. When steaming is complete, the rice cooker will automatically switch to warm mode.
5. Remove food immediately after cooking process has completed. Leaving it in warm
mode may cause food to overcook.
