Aroma Professional Rice Cooker with Food Steamer

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Aroma Professional Rice Cooker with Food Steamer. This versatile appliance is designed to simplify your cooking process, allowing you to prepare restaurant-quality rice, healthy steamed meals, and delicious one-pot dishes with ease. Its intuitive digital controls and multi-functional capabilities make it an essential tool for any kitchen.

Key features include:

• Perfectly prepares 4 to 20 cups of any variety of cooked rice.
• Steams meat and vegetables simultaneously while rice cooks below.
• Easy-to-use programmable digital controls with automatic Keep-Warm function.
• Dedicated functions for white rice, brown rice, steam, and slow cook.
• Features a unique Sauté-Then-Simmer function for enhanced flavor.
• Includes a 15-hour delay timer for flexible meal planning.
• Comes with a steam tray, rice measuring cup, and serving spatula.

Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before use.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or the appliance body in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
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. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
13. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.

Parts and Features

Figure 1: The Aroma Professional Rice Cooker showing its main components: the stainless steel cooker base, removable non-stick inner pot, plastic steam tray, rice measuring cup, and serving spatula.

Figure 2: Close-up of the Aroma Professional Rice Cooker's front panel, highlighting the digital controls and the "Micom Sensor Logic" feature, which automatically adjusts cooking for perfect rice.

Figure 3: The retail packaging for the Aroma Professional Rice Cooker, showcasing its multi-functional capabilities as a rice cooker, slow cooker, and food steamer.

The Aroma Professional Rice Cooker includes:

• Main Cooker Unit with Control Panel
• Removable Non-Stick Inner Pot
• Steam Tray
• Rice Measuring Cup
• Serving Spatula
• Power Cord (attached)

Setup

Before first use, please follow these steps:

1. Remove all packaging materials, stickers, and labels from the appliance.
2. Wash the inner pot, steam tray, rice measuring cup, and serving spatula in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
3. Wipe the exterior of the cooker base with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the cooker base in water.
4. Ensure the inner pot is completely dry before placing it back into the cooker base.
5. Place the rice cooker on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, away from walls and cabinets to allow for proper ventilation.

Operating Instructions

Cooking Rice (White or Brown)

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add the desired amount of rice to the inner pot.
2. Rinse rice thoroughly until the water runs clear.
3. For white rice, fill water to the line in the inner pot that matches the number of cups of uncooked rice. For brown rice, refer to the specific brown rice water lines.
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker base and close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press the White Rice or Brown Rice button. The corresponding indicator light will illuminate.
7. The cooker will automatically begin cooking. Once cooking is complete, the cooker will switch to Keep-Warm mode.
8. For best results, allow rice to rest on Keep-Warm for 5-10 minutes before serving. Stir with the serving spatula.

Steaming Food

1. Add approximately 2-3 cups of water to the inner pot.
2. Place the steam tray into the inner pot.
3. Arrange food evenly on the steam tray.
4. Close the lid securely.
5. Press the Steam button. The indicator light will illuminate.
6. Monitor food and remove when desired tenderness is reached.
7. To steam food while cooking rice, add water and rice to the inner pot as usual. Place the steam tray with food on top of the rice during the last 10-15 minutes of rice cooking.

Slow Cooking

1. Add ingredients for your slow-cooked dish to the inner pot.
2. Close the lid securely.
3. Press the Slow Cook button. The indicator light will illuminate.
4. The cooker will automatically set to a low cooking temperature. Cooking time will vary based on the recipe.
5. Once cooking is complete, the cooker will switch to Keep-Warm mode.

Sauté-Then-Simmer Function

1. Add a small amount of cooking oil to the inner pot.
2. Press the Sauté-Then-Simmer button. The indicator light will illuminate.
3. Add ingredients to be sautéed (e.g., onions, garlic, meat). Stir frequently.
4. Once ingredients are browned or softened, add liquids and other ingredients for simmering.
5. The cooker will automatically switch from sautéing to simmering once liquid is added and the lid is closed.

Using the Delay Timer

The 15-hour delay timer allows you to program the cooker to start cooking at a later time.

1. Add ingredients to the inner pot as desired for your chosen cooking function (e.g., rice, slow cook).
2. Press the Delay Timer button. The indicator light will flash.
3. Press the Delay Timer button repeatedly to adjust the delay time in 1-hour increments (up to 15 hours).
4. Once the desired delay time is set, press the cooking function button (e.g., White Rice, Slow Cook). The delay timer light will remain solid, and the cooking function light will flash.
5. The cooker will count down the delay time and then automatically begin the selected cooking function.

Care and Maintenance

Proper care ensures the longevity and optimal performance of your rice cooker.

Cleaning

1. Always unplug the cooker and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Remove the inner pot and steam tray. Wash them in warm, soapy water using a sponge or cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads as they may damage the non-stick coating.
3. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
4. Wipe the exterior of the cooker base with a damp cloth. Never immerse the cooker base in water or any other liquid.
5. Clean the condensation collector (if applicable) regularly.
6. The serving spatula and measuring cup can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher (top rack).

Storage

Ensure all parts are clean and dry before storing. Store the cooker in a cool, dry place.

Troubleshooting

If you experience issues with your rice cooker, please consult the following table:

Specifications

Warranty and Support

Aroma Housewares products are manufactured to the highest quality standards. For specific warranty information, please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase or visit the official Aroma Housewares website.

For technical support, product registration, or to inquire about replacement parts, please contact Aroma Housewares customer service. Contact details can typically be found on the manufacturer's website or on the product packaging.

Manufacturer: Aroma