Aroma ARC-3000SB - Manuals

4 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. Wash steam vent and all other accessories in warm, soapy water. R...

5 4 1 3 2 TO COOK RICE Using the provided measuring cup, add rice to the inner cooking pot. Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker. Fill with water to the line which matches the number of cups of rice being cooked. Rinse rice to remove excess starch. Drain. HELPFUL HINTS NOTE • If you misp...

7 HELPFUL HINTS • Rinse rice before placing it into the inner cooking pot to remove excess bran and starch. This will help reduce browning and sticking to the bottom of the pot. • Want perfect brown rice without the wait? Use the Delay Timer. Simply add rice and water in the morning and set the Dela...

8 WHITE RICE UNCOOKED CUPS* COOKING TIME WITH QUICK RICE FUNCTION APPROX. TIME SAVINGS COMPARED TO WHITE RICE FUNCTION 2 Rice Cooker Cups* 17-22 Min. 15 Min. 4 Rice Cooker Cups* 22-27 Min. 15 Min. 6 Rice Cooker Cups* 27-32 Min. 15 Min. 8 Rice Cooker Cups* 30-35 Min. 10 Min. 10 Rice Cooker Cups* 38-4...

9 TO USE THE DELAY TIMER 11 8 10 9 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “To Cook Rice” beginning on page 5. Press the DELAY TIMER button. Each press increases in one hour increments. It may be set to have rice ready in 1 to 15 hours. The time selected will indicate when cooking will be complete. Once rice begins ...

11 TO SLOW COOK 4 1 3 2 Add food to be slow cooked to the inner cooking pot. Plug the power cord into an available outlet. Close the lid securely. Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker. NOTE • The Slow Cook function operates as a traditional “High” Slow Cook function. • Before placing the...

15 TO SAUTé ONLY • Do not use the provided serving spatula to sauté. It is not intended to be used in contact with high temperatures. Use a long-handled wooden or heat-safe spoon to stir food while sautéing. CAUTION X Add ingredients to be sautéed/browned to the inner cooking pot. Press the POWER/KE...

17 TO STEAM Using the provided measuring cup, add 3 rice cooker cups of water to the inner cooking pot. Place the steam tray into the rice cooker. Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray. Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker. 4 1 3 2 HELPFUL HINTS • Smaller foods may be placed on a ...

19 NOTE • Do not attempt to cook more than 8 cups (uncooked) of rice if steaming and cooking rice simultaneously. • It is possible to steam at any point during the rice cooking cycle. However, it is recommended that you steam during the end of the cycle so that steamed food does not grow cold or bec...

21 STEAMING TABLES MEAT STEAMING TIME SAFE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE Fish 25 Min. 140° Chicken 30 Min. 165° Pork 30 Min. 160° Beef Medium = 25 Min. Medium-Well = 30 Min. Well = 33 Min. 160° Meat Steaming Table VEGETABLE STEAMING TIME Asparagus 9-11 Minutes Broccoli 6-8 Minutes Cabbage 5-7 Minutes Carrots...

22 Plug the cord into an available outlet. 4 Add ingredients to the inner cooking pot. Close the lid securely. Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker. 1 CAUTION • The rice cooker will not switch to Keep-Warm until all liquid is boiled away. Follow the recipe carefully and do not leave the ...

24 NOTE Remove the steam vent. Wipe rice cooker body clean with a damp cloth. Soak the inner cooking pot and all accessories or wash them in the dishwasher. Remove the condensation collector. 4 1 • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products that are not considered safe to use on n...

25 TROUBLESHOOTING Rice is too dry/hard after cooking. If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the rice cooker switches to Keep-Warm, additional water and cooking time will soften the rice. Depending on how dry your rice is, add ½ to 1 cup of water and stir through. Close the lid and press the WHITE ...

26 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 ...

28 Sauté-Then-Simmer ™ Risotto Press the POWER/KEEP WARM button to turn on the rice cooker. Add onion, garlic and olive oil to inner cooking pot. Press the SAUTé-THEN-SIMMER ™ button. The sauté indicator light will illuminate. Add rice and mix with a long handled spoon until well coated. Add vermout...

29 Green Chile Chicken and Rice Press the POWER/KEEP WARM button to turn on the rice cooker. Place all ingredients in the inner cooking pot and stir. Place inner cooking pot into the rice cooker, cover and press the WHITE RICE button. Allow to cook until rice cooker switches to Keep-Warm. Add salt t...

30 Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship for five years from provable date of purchase in the United States. Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace, at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the ...