Aroma ARC-5000SB/ARC-5100SB Rice & Grain Multicooker

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Important Safeguards

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances:

1. Read all instructions carefully before first use.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. Use only on a level, dry, and heat-resistant surface.
4. Do not immerse the cord, plug, or appliance in water or any other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before handling parts.
7. Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions. Contact Aroma customer service for examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. Use of accessory attachments not recommended by Aroma may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter or table.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
12. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
13. Use extreme caution when moving the appliance containing hot liquids.
14. Do not touch, cover, or obstruct the steam vent.
15. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.
16. Always unplug from the plug gripping area; never pull on the cord.
17. Operate on a separate electrical circuit.
18. Ensure the outside of the inner pot is dry prior to use.
19. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking due to hot steam.
20. Do not leave rice in the inner pot with the Keep Warm function on for more than 12 hours.
21. Do not use the inner pot on a stovetop or burner.
22. To disconnect, power off the unit, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
23. CAUTION: Cook only in the removable inner pot provided.
24. Do not wrap or tie the cord around the appliance.
25. CAUTION: Intended for countertop use only.
26. WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
27. To avoid spills and burns, do not carry by the lid handle.
28. CAUTION: Do not use for deep frying.
29. Do not immerse in water.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Parts Identification

Inner Pot

Steam Tray

Rice Measuring Cup

Serving Spatula & Soup Ladle

Lid Release Button

Handle

Steam Vent

Cool-Touch Lid

Condensation Collector

Digital Display

Stainless Steel Body

Control Panel

Digital Controls

• White Rice: Cooks fluffy, delicious rice automatically.
• Brown Rice: Ideal for cooking brown rice and other tough-to-cook whole grains.
• Sushi Rice: Makes tender, sticky rice easy.
• Quick Rice: A time-saving option for rice in a pinch.
• Quinoa: Perfectly cooks nutritious, protein-filled quinoa.
• Delay Timer: Allows food to be ready when needed. Add ingredients in the morning and have meals ready to eat.
• Soup: Great for preparing all kinds of savory soups or broths.
• Sauté-then-Simmer®: Sauté foods at high heat and automatically switches to simmer mode. Perfect for Spanish rice, chili, risotto, stir-fries, and more.
• Oatmeal: Quick and healthy breakfast with no need to stir. Prepare oatmeal overnight.
• Keep Warm: Keeps food at a ready-to-serve temperature.
• (O): Turns the rice cooker on/off or cancels a function.
• Steam Cook: Steams food in 5, 10, and 15 minute increments.
• Slow Cook (low/high): Sets to Slow Cook Low from 6-10 hours and Slow Cook High from 2-5 hours. Great for roasts and stews.
• (+) or (-): Adjusts times for Delay Timer, Slow Cook, Soup, and Steam Cook.

Before First Use

1. Read all instructions and important safeguards.
2. Remove all packaging materials and check that all items are in good condition.
3. Dispose of plastic bags properly to prevent risk to children.
4. Wash the steam vent and all other accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Remove the inner pot and clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to the cooker.
6. Wipe the cooker body clean with a damp cloth.

To Clean

1. Remove the steam vent when the rice cooker has completely cooled.
2. Remove the condensation collector.
3. Soak the inner pot and all accessories or wash them in the top rack of the dishwasher.
4. Wipe the rice cooker body clean with a damp cloth.
5. Thoroughly dry the rice cooker body and all accessories.
6. Reassemble for next use.

Troubleshooting

Grain is too dry/hard after cooking:

If grain is dry or hard/chewy when the rice cooker switches to Keep Warm, add 1½ to 1 cup of water and stir thoroughly. Close the lid and press the desired function button. When it switches to Keep Warm, open the lid and stir to check consistency. Repeat as necessary until soft and moist.

Grain is too moist/soggy after cooking:

If grain is too moist or soggy when the rice cooker switches to Keep Warm, use the serving spatula to stir. This redistributes the bottom (moist) part of the grain and releases excess moisture. Close the lid and allow to remain on Keep Warm for 10-30 minutes, stirring periodically to release excess moisture.

Cooking Rice

1. Add rice to the inner pot using the provided measuring cup.
2. Rinse rice to remove excess starch and drain.
3. Fill with water to the line matching the number of cups of rice being cooked.
4. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker and close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press the (O) button to turn on the rice cooker.
7. Press White Rice, Sushi Rice, or Brown Rice, depending on the type of rice. The indicator light will illuminate. The unit will beep and the display will show a chasing pattern.
8. The digital display will show a countdown for the final 10 minutes of cook time.
9. Once finished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
10. For best results, stir the rice with the serving spatula.
11. Turn the rice cooker off by pressing (O) twice and unplug the power cord.

Quick Rice

1. Add rice to the inner pot using the provided measuring cup.
2. Rinse rice to remove excess starch and drain.
3. Fill with water to the line matching the number of cups of rice being cooked.
4. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker and close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press the (O) button to turn on the rice cooker, then press Quick Rice. The indicator light will illuminate. The unit will beep and the display will show a chasing pattern.
7. The rice cooker will count down the final 6 minutes of cook time.
8. Once finished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
9. For best results, stir the rice with the serving spatula.
10. Turn the rice cooker off by pressing (O) twice and unplug the power cord.

Quinoa

1. Add quinoa to the inner pot using the provided measuring cup.
2. Rinse to remove excess starch and drain.
3. Fill the inner pot with water, referring to the "Grain & Water Measurement Table" on page 11.
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press the (O) button to turn on the cooker.
7. Press Quinoa to begin cooking. The indicator light will illuminate. The unit will beep and the display will show a chasing pattern.
8. The rice cooker will count down the final 10 minutes of cook time.
9. Once cooking is complete, the rice cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm.
10. Turn the rice cooker off by pressing (O) twice and unplug the power cord.

Oatmeal

1. Add oatmeal to the inner pot using the provided measuring cup.
2. Fill with water according to packaging instructions, or refer to the "Grain & Water Measurement Table" on page 11.
3. Place the inner pot into the cooker and close the lid securely.
4. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
5. Press the (O) button to turn on the cooker.
6. Press Oatmeal to begin cooking. The indicator light will illuminate. The unit will beep and the display will show a chasing pattern.
7. The rice cooker will count down the final 10 minutes of cook time.
8. Once cooking is complete, the rice cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm.
9. Turn the rice cooker off by pressing (O) twice and unplug the power cord.

Cooking Grains

Follow the instructions below to cook Arborio rice, barley, bulgur, or couscous.

1. Add grain to the inner pot using the provided measuring cup.
2. Rinse to remove excess starch and drain.
3. Fill the inner pot with water, referring to the "Grain & Water Measurement Table" on page 11.
4. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker and close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press the (O) button to turn on the rice cooker.
7. Press the appropriate function button for the type of grain you are cooking, referring to the "Grain & Water Measurement Table" on page 11. The indicator light will illuminate. The unit will beep and the display will show a chasing pattern.
8. The rice cooker will count down the final 10 minutes of cook time.
9. Once finished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
10. For best results, stir the grain with the serving spatula.
11. Turn the rice cooker off by pressing (O) twice and unplug the power cord.

Delay Timer

1. Add rice, grain, or oatmeal to the inner pot using the provided measuring cup.
2. Rinse to remove excess starch and drain.
3. If cooking rice or grain, refer to the "Rice & Water Measurement Table" on page 10 or the "Multigrain & Water Measurement Table" on page 11 and fill with water accordingly. If cooking oatmeal, fill with water according to package instructions.
4. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker and close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press the (O) button to turn on the rice cooker.
7. Press the Delay Timer button. Press (+) or (-) to adjust the time in one-hour increments (1 to 15 hours for White Rice, Sushi Rice, Quinoa, Oatmeal; 2 to 15 hours for Brown Rice).
8. Once the time is selected, press the appropriate function button for the type of rice or grain. The indicator light will illuminate. The unit will beep and the display will show a chasing pattern.
9. The rice cooker will count down the final 10 minutes of cook time.
10. Once finished, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
11. For best results, stir the rice with the serving spatula.
12. Turn the rice cooker off by pressing (O) twice and unplug the power cord.

Soup

1. Add ingredients to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker and close the lid securely.
3. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
4. Press the (O) button to turn on the rice cooker.
5. Select Soup and press (+) or (-) to increase or decrease time by one-hour increments (2 to 8 hours).
6. Once the time is selected, the rice cooker will beep to indicate it is setting at the displayed time. The display will stop flashing.
7. When the liquid reaches a boil, the digital display will count down in one-minute increments from the selected time.
8. Open the lid and stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon, being cautious of escaping steam.
9. Once the selected time has passed, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
10. Turn the rice cooker off by pressing (O) twice and unplug the power cord.

Sauté-then-Simmer®

1. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker and close the lid securely.
2. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC outlet.
3. Press (O) to turn on the rice cooker, then press the Sauté-then-Simmer® button. The indicator light will flash, and the display will show a chasing pattern.
4. Add ingredients to be sautéed/browned to the inner pot.
5. Using a long-handled wooden spoon, stir the ingredients until they reach the desired level of doneness.
6. Add remaining ingredients and liquid to the inner pot, stirring thoroughly.
7. Close the lid securely. After a few minutes, the rice cooker will automatically switch to a gentle simmer.
8. The rice cooker will count down the final 10 minutes of cook time.
9. Once all liquid has evaporated, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
10. Turn the rice cooker off by pressing (O) twice and unplug the power cord.

Steam Cook

1. Add 3 rice measuring cups of water to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker.
3. Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray.
4. Place the steam tray into the rice cooker and close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press the (O) button to turn on the rice cooker.
7. Press the Steam Cook button. The digital display will show a flashing "0:05" (5 minutes).
8. Continue to press Steam Cook to increase the time to 10 or 15 minutes. Use (+) or (-) buttons for custom times (maximum 30 minutes).
9. Once the time is selected, the rice cooker will beep, and the display will stop flashing.
10. When the water reaches a boil, the digital display will count down in one-minute increments from the selected time.
11. Once the selected time has passed, the rice cooker will beep and switch to Keep Warm.
12. Check steamed food for doneness. If finished, carefully remove food using a heat-resistant glove to prevent injury.
13. Turn the rice cooker off by pressing (O) twice and unplug the power cord.

Steam & Cook Grain

1. Add rice or grain to the inner pot using the provided measuring cup.
2. Rinse rice to remove excess starch and drain.
3. Refer to the "Rice & Water Measurement Table" on page 10 or the "Multigrain & Water Measurement Table" on page 11 and fill with water accordingly.
4. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker and close the lid securely.
5. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
6. Press the (O) button to turn on the rice cooker.
7. Press the appropriate function button for the type of rice or grain you are cooking. The indicator light will illuminate. The unit will beep and the display will show a chasing pattern.
8. Place food to be steamed onto the steam tray.
9. Refer to "Meat & Vegetable Steaming Table" on page 16 to determine steaming time.
10. Using caution to avoid escaping steam, open the lid.
11. Place the steam tray into the rice cooker and close the lid securely. Allow the food to steam.
12. Using caution, open the lid to check food for doneness.
13. If food is finished steaming, remove the steam tray using a heat-resistant glove.
14. Allow the cooker to continue cooking. The digital display will show a countdown for the final 10 minutes of cook time.
15. Once rice or grain is finished, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
16. For best results, stir with the serving spatula.
17. Turn the rice cooker off by pressing (O) twice and unplug the power cord.

Slow Cook

1. Add food to be slow cooked to the inner pot.
2. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker and close the lid securely.
3. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
4. Press the (O) button to turn on the rice cooker.
5. Press Slow Cook. The digital display will show "2" (2 hours). Repeatedly press Slow Cook to alternate between "low" or "high" settings.
6. Press (+) or (-) to increase or decrease cook time by one hour. Slow Cook (low) can be set from 6-10 hours; Slow Cook (high) can be set from 2-5 hours.
7. Once the needed cooking time is selected, the rice cooker will beep, and the display will stop flashing.
8. The rice cooker will begin to slow cook. The digital display will count down in one-minute increments.
9. Once the selected time has passed, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to Keep Warm.
10. Open the lid to check food for doneness. If fully cooked, remove food for serving.
11. Turn the rice cooker off by pressing (O) twice and unplug the power cord.

Recipes

Pulled Pork

• 2 lbs boneless pork loin
• 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
• 5 tbsp chili powder
• 8 oz. BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup water

Press Sauté-then-Simmer® and allow the inner pot to heat for 5 minutes. Place the pork loin into the hot inner pot and brown for 4-5 minutes per side. Add remaining ingredients to the inner pot and stir. Press Slow Cook (high) and set for 2 hours, or until the meat easily shreds. Serve on warm slider buns. SERVES 4-6.

One-Pot Pasta

• 2 cups bow tie pasta
• 22/3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp olive oil
• basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Combine all ingredients except cheese into the inner pot. Ensure they are evenly mixed. Close the lid and press White Rice. Allow to cook, opening the lid and stirring a few times. When the rice cooker switches to Keep Warm, open the lid and stir in the cheese until melted. Serve hot and garnish with basil leaves. SERVES 4.

San Antonio Rice

• 1 cup white rice
• 12 oz. fresh salsa, mild or hot
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or canned
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 11/4 cups water
• fresh ground pepper, to taste
• fresh minced cilantro, for garnish

Add all ingredients except cilantro to the inner pot and stir. Close the lid, press the White Rice button and allow to cook. Once the rice cooker switches to Keep Warm, carefully open the lid and stir. Allow to stand for 8-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve alone, or paired with grilled chicken or fish. SERVES 3-4.

Jalapeño Quinoa with Shallots

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeño peppers, minced
• 2 cups quinoa, thoroughly rinsed
• 21/2 cups chicken broth

Add olive oil to the inner pot and select the Quinoa function. Once hot, add the shallot, garlic, and peppers. Close the lid and allow the veggies to cook, stirring occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon. Once the onion has softened, add the quinoa and chicken broth. Stir well. Close the lid and cook until the quinoa is done, about 25 to 30 minutes. Serve while warm. SERVES 4.

Recipes (CONT.)

Frittata

• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 zucchini, sliced into thin rounds
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup half and half
• 4 tbsp cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper, to taste

Add olive oil to the inner pot and select the White Rice function. Once hot, add the bell pepper, spinach, and zucchini. Close the lid and allow the veggies to cook, stirring occasionally. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, cheese, salt, pepper, and half-and-half. Once the vegetables are slightly softened, add the egg mixture and close the lid. The rice cooker will continue cooking and automatically switch to Keep Warm. When the frittata is ready, flip onto a plate and serve. SERVES 4.

Jambalaya

• 2 lbs spicy smoked sausage
• 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cups white rice
• 4 oz. chicken broth
• 1/2 jalapeno, diced
• 2 tbsp creole seasoning

Cut the sausage in half, lengthwise, then into 1¼" half circles. Add all ingredients to the inner pot and mix well. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker and close the lid. Select the White Rice function. The rice cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm when ready. Stir well and serve in bowls with additional seasoning. SERVES 8.

Aromatic Pot Roast

• 2-3 lbs beef roast
• 1 lb potatoes, quartered
• 4 carrots, cut into chunks
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt and pepper, to taste

Press Sauté-then-Simmer® and allow the inner pot to heat for 5 minutes. Place the beef roast into the inner pot and brown for 4-5 minutes per side. Add remaining ingredients to the inner pot and stir. Press Slow Cook (high) and set for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Serve and enjoy! SERVES 4-6.

Sauté-then-Simmer® Risotto

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 large garlic clove, chopped
• 1 cup Arborio rice, uncooked
• 1/4 cup vermouth
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Press Sauté-then-Simmer®, and allow the inner pot to heat for 5 minutes. Add olive oil, onion and garlic to the inner pot, stirring well with a long-handled wooden spoon. Once the onion has softened, add rice and sauté until well coated. Add vermouth and stir until the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in the chicken broth and whipping cream, mix well, and close the lid. The rice cooker will automatically adjust to a gentle simmer to finish cooking. Once the rice cooker switches to Keep Warm, open the lid and stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese. Serve while warm. SERVES 4-6.

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