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ARC-620SB Instruction Manual Rice Cooker & Food Steamer Professional ™ Questions or concerns about your rice cooker? Before returning to the store... Aroma’s customer service experts are happy to help. Call us toll-free at 1-800-276-6286. Answers to many common questions and even replacement parts can be found online.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma 20-Cup Rice Cooker & Food Steamer! In no time at all, you’ll be making fantastic, restaurant-quality rice at the touch ® of a button. Whether long, medium or short grain, this cooker is specially calibrated to prepare a variety of rice, including tough-to-cook whole grain brown rice, to fluffy perfection.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use. 13. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing rice, hot oil or other liquids. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs. 14.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Short Cord Grounding Instructions DO NOT DRAPE CORD! Instructions 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Digital Controls Steam Vent Power/Keep-Warm Button The POWER/KEEP WARM button serves two purposes. One press of the POWER/KEEP WARM button will turn the rice cooker on. A second Keep Warm press will set the rice cooker to its “Keep-Warm” setting. Lid Release Delay Timer Button...
BEFORE FIRST USE 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 as they can pose a risk to children. 4.
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TO COOK RICE Using the provided measuring cup, Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Fill with water to the line which Place the inner cooking pot into the add rice to the inner cooking pot. Drain. matches the number of cups of rice cooker.
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TO COOK RICE (CONT.) Close the lid securely. Connect the power cord to the rice Press the POWER/KEEP-WARM Press the MENU button to cycle cooker and plug into an available button to turn on the rice cooker. to the “White” or “Brown” function outlet.
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TO COOK RICE (CONT.) Press the START button to begin The rice cooker will countdown Once rice is finished, the rice cooker For best results, stir the rice with cooking the rice. The digital display the final minutes of cook time (12 will beep and automatically switch to the serving spatula to distribute any will show a “chasing”...
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RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE US cups The provided rice cooker cup is the equivalent to a ¾ standard US cup. UNCOOKED RICE RICE WATER LINE INSIDE POT APPROX. COOKED RICE YIELD COOKING TIMES WHITE RICE: 35-40 Min. 2 Rice Cooker Cups* Line 2 4 Rice Cooker Cups* BROWN RICE: 100-105 Min.
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TO USE THE DELAY TIMER Follow steps 1 to 7 of “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 5. Press the DELAY TIMER button. Once the needed time is selected, Press the START button to set the Once the rice begins cooking, the Each press increases in one hour press the MENU button to cycle to delayed time.
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TO USE THE DELAY TIMER (CONT.) The rice cooker will countdown Once rice is finished, the rice cooker For best results, stir the rice with When finished serving rice, turn the final minutes of cook time (12 will beep and automatically switch to the serving spatula to distribute any the rice cooker off by pressing the minutes for “White”...
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TO SLOW COOK Add food to be slow cooked to the Place the inner cooking pot into the Close the lid securely. Connect the power cord to the rice inner cooking pot. slow cooker. cooker and plug into an available outlet.
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TO SLOW COOK (CONT.) Use the UP (▲) or DOWN (▼) Press the START button to begin The rice cooker will begin to slow Once the selected time has passed, buttons to set the time. These slow cooking at the selected time. cook.
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TO STEAM Using the provided measuring Place the inner cooking pot into the Place food to be steamed onto the Place the steam tray into the rice cup, add 3 cups water to the inner rice cooker. steam tray. cooker. cooking pot.
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TO STEAM (CONT.) Close the lid securely. Connect the power cord to the rice Press the POWER/KEEP-WARM Press the STEAM button. The digital cooker and plug into an available button to turn the rice cooker on. display will show a flashing 5 to outlet. represent five minutes of steam time. Use the UP (▲) or DOWN (▼) buttons Press the START button to begin Once the water reaches a boil, the...
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TO STEAM (CONT.) Check steamed food for doneness. If When finished serving, turn the rice Unplug the power cord from the finished steaming, carefully remove cooker off by pressing the POWER/ power outlet first, then from the rice the steam tray. It will be hot. KEEP WARM button once to change cooker. it from its “Keep-Warm” setting and then press and hold again until the rice cooker powers off.
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TO STEAM FOOD & SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE To steam while cooking rice, begin cooking rice by following steps 1 to 9 of “To Cook Rice” on page 5. Place food to be steamed onto the Using caution to avoid escaping Place steam tray into the rice Close the lid securely.
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TO STEAM FOOD & SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE (CONT.) Using caution, open the lid to check If food is finished steaming, carefully Allow the rice cooker to continue Once the selected time has passed, food for doneness. remove the steam tray. It will be hot. cooking rice. the rice cooker will beep and switch to “Keep-Warm”...
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STEAMING TABLES When steaming, Aroma recommends using 3 cups of water with the provided measuring cup. ® Meat Steaming Table Vegetable Steaming Table SAFE INTERNAL MEAT STEAMING TIME VEGETABLE STEAMING TIME TEMPERATURE Fish 25 Min. 140°F Asparagus 9-11 Minutes Broccoli 6-8 Minutes Chicken 30 Min.
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TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER ™ Add ingredients to be sautéed/ Place the inner cooking pot into the Connect the power cord to the rice Press the POWER button to turn on browned to the inner cooking pot. rice cooker. cooker and plug into an available the rice cooker.
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TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER (CONT.) ™ Add other called for ingredients and Close the lid securely and allow the After a few minutes, the rice cooker Once the meal has cooked, the rice liquid to the inner cooking pot. rice cooker to cook. will automatically switch to its cooker will beep and automatically “Simmer”...
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TO USE THE SOUP FUNCTION Add ingredients to the inner cooking Place the inner cooking pot into the Close the lid securely. Connect the power cord to the rice pot. rice cooker. cooker and plug into an available outlet. • The “Soup” function is a programmed cooking setting that operates •...
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TO USE THE SOUP FUNCTION (CONT.) Press the MENU button to cycle to Press the POWER/KEEP-WARM Press the START button to begin The rice cooker will countdown the the “Soup” function. The indicator button to turn the rice cooker on. cooking on the selected function.
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TO USE THE OATMEAL FUNCTION Follow packaging instructions for Place the inner cooking pot into the Close the lid securely. Connect the power cord to the rice suggested oatmeal/water ratio, rice cooker. cooker and plug into an available add oatmeal and water to the inner outlet.
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TO USE THE OATMEAL FUNCTION (CONT.) Press the MENU button to cycle to the Press the POWER/KEEP-WARM button Press the START button to begin cooking The rice cooker will countdown the “Oatmeal” function. The indicator light to turn the rice cooker on. on the selected function.
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TO USE THE CAKE FUNCTION Follow instructions on cake mix Place the inner cooking pot into the Close the lid securely. Connect the power cord to the rice packaging or recipe to mix liquid rice cooker. cooker and plug into an available ingredients and cake mix.
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TO USE THE CAKE FUNCTION (CONT.) Press the START button to begin The rice cooker will countdown the Once cake is finished, the rice cooker Remove the cake carefully by will beep and automatically switch inverting the inner pot onto a flat dish cooking on the selected function. final minutes of cook time starting at The digital display will show a 10 minutes.
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TO CLEAN Remove the steam vent. Hand wash the inner cooking pot Wipe rice cooker body clean with a Thoroughly dry rice cooker body and damp cloth. and all accessories or wash them in all accessories. the dishwasher. • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Because rice varieties may vary in their make-up, results may differ. Below are some troubleshooting tips to help you achieve the desired consistency. If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the rice cooker switches to “Keep-Warm” mode, additional water and cooking time will soften the rice.
ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federation Rice is the perfect foundation for today’s healthier eating. It is a nutrient-dense complex carbohydrate that supplies energy, fiber, essential vitamins and minerals and beneficial antioxidants. Rice combines well with other healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, poultry, beans and soy foods. Nearly 88% of rice consumed in the U.S.
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ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federation Did You Know? • Rice is the primary dietary staple for more than half of the world’s population. • U.S. grown rice is the standard for excellence and accounts for nearly 88% of the rice consumed in America. It is grown and harvested by local farmers in five south-central states and California.
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RECIPES Mushroom Risotto Ingredients 2 tbsp Olive Oil 3 cups Chicken Stock Set the rice cooker to the Sauté-Then-Simmer (STS ) function ™ ™ 1 cup Sliced Mushrooms of ½ cup Heavy Cream and add olive oil, garlic, mushrooms and onion. Sauté until Your Choice ½...
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RECIPES (CONT.) Rice Cooker Cupcakes Ingredients 1 box Chocolate Cupcake Mix Mix cupcake mix according to box instructions. Place cupcake cups in molds. Add Eggs cupcake mix. Place cupcakes in steam tray and close the lid. Set to the “Steam” function 3 cups Water according to box baking instructions (30 minutes typically).
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RECIPES (CONT.) Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients 2 lbs. Chicken Thighs Add olive oil, onions and celery to the inner pot and place it inside the rice cooker. Select Yellow Onion, Cut into Small Quarters the Sauté-Then-Simmer (STS ) function and cook until fragrant or about ten minutes. ™...
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WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE & SUPPORT Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in In the event of a warranty claim, or if service is required for this product, please material and workmanship for five years from provable date of purchase in contact Aroma customer service toll-free at: ®...