Aroma ARC-1010SB manual

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    20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker & Food Steamer Instruction Manual ARC-1010SB www.AromaCo.com Arrocera y vaporera digital de 20 tazas Manual de instrucciones ARC-1010SB www.AromaCo.com[...]

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    Published By: Aroma Housewares Co. 6469 Flanders Drive San Diego, CA 92121 U.S.A. 1-800-276-6286 www.AromaCo.com © 2011 Aroma Housewares Company All rights reserved. Congratulations on your purchase of the 20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker. In no time at all, you’ll be making fantastic, restaurant-quality rice at the touch of a button! Whether long, me[...]

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    1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 1 . I m p o r t a n t : R e a d a l l i n s t r u c t i o n s c a r e f u l l y b e f o r e fi r s t u s e . 2 . D o n o t t o u c h h o t s u r f a c e s . Us e t h e h a n dl e s o r k n o b s . 3 . U s e o n l y o [...]

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    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. 3. If a longer extension cord is used: a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the e[...]

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    11 3 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1. Lid Release Button 2. Steam Vent 3. Handle 4. Lid 5. Condensation Collector 6. Control Panel 7. Inner Cooking Pot 8. Serving Spatula 9. Measuring Cup 10. Steam Tray Control Panel 17 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 7 8 14 IDENTIFICACION DE LAS PARTES 12 15 18 11. Botón de poder 12. Pantalla digital 13. Luz indicadora de cocimiento [...]

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    HELP FUL HINT: 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 lid, steam vent and accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 5. Remove the inner cooking pot fr[...]

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    10. The digital display will show how many hours the rice cooker has been on “Keep-Warm” mode. 11. Press the POWER button twice to turn off the rice cooker. If the POWER button is not pressed, the rice cooker will remain in “Keep-Warm” mode. It is not recommended to leave rice on “Keep-Warm” mode for more than 12 hours. NOTE : • To av[...]

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    UNCOOKED RICE WATER RICE WATERLINE INSIDE POT APPROX. COOKED RICE YIELD COOKING TIMES 2 Cups 2½ Cups Line 2 4 Cups WHITE RICE: 30-35 Min. BROWN RICE: 100-105 Min. 3 Cups 3½ Cups Line 3 6 Cups WHITE RICE: 32-37 Min. BROWN RICE: 102-107 Min. 4 Cups 4½ Cups Line 4 8 Cups WHITE RICE: 34-39 Min. BROWN RICE: 110-115 Min. 5 Cups 5½ Cups Line 5 10 Cups[...]

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    NOTA : NOTE : To Use D elay Tim er: 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 of “ To Cook Rice ” on page 4 . 2. Press the DELAY TIMER button (in 1-hour increments) until the digital display shows the number of hours in which you would like your rice to be finished cooking . 3. Press the POWER button once at any time to cancel your choice and reset. 4. Press[...]

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    USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Sau té Only: Sauté-Then-Simmer ™ is also excellent for stir frying veggies and browning meat. 1. Add ingredients to be sautéed/browned. 2. Turn the rice cooker on by pressing the POWER button. 3. Press the SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER ™ button. The sauté indicator light will illuminate. 4. Using a long-handled wooden or heat[...]

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    USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Ste am Food: 1. Add the d esire d amount of wate r to the inner coo king pot. A con venien t steam ing gui de has bee n included on pa ge 11 for vegeta bles and page 12 f or meat. 2. Place f ood to be s teame d onto th e steam tray. HELP FUL HINTS: • Smalle r foods may be pla ced on a heat-pr oof dish and th en place d i[...]

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    USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Ste am Food An d Cook R ice Simu ltaneou sly: One of the most convenient features of this rice cooker is the ability to both cook rice and steam food simultaneously, ideal for creating delicious, all-in-one meals. 1. Place the desired amount of rice and appropriate amount of water into the inner cooking pot. See “ To Coo[...]

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    HELP FUL HINTS: VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART: VEGETABLE AMOUNT OF WATER STEAMING TIME Asparagus ¾ Cup 20 Minutes Broccoli ½ Cup 15 Minutes Cabbage 1 Cup 25 Minutes Carrots 1 Cup 25 Minutes Cauliflower 1 Cup 25 Minutes Corn 1 Cup 25 Minutes Eggplant 1¼ Cups 30 Minutes Green Beans 1 Cup 15 Minutes Peas ¾ Cup 20 Minutes Spinach ¾ Cup 20 Minutes Squas[...]

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    MEAT STEAMING CHART: Meat Amount of Water Steaming Time Safe Internal Temperature Fish 2 Cups 25 Min. 140º Chicken 2½ Cups 30 Min. 165º Pork 2½ Cups 30 Min. 160º Beef 2½ Cups Medium = 25 Min. Medium-Well = 30 Min. Well = 33 Min. 160º USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Coo k Soups, S tews and C hilis: STEAMING GUIDE NOTE : • Steaming times may vary [...]

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    Always unplug unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning. 1. Remove the inner cooking pot. Wash it in warm, soapy water using a sponge or dishcloth. 2. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 3. Repeat process with steam tray and other provided accessories. 4. Wipe the underside of the lid with a warm, damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. 5. Wipe the body o[...]

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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 . PROBLEM SOLUTION Rice is too dry/hard after cooking. If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the rice cooker switches to “Keep-Warm” mode, additional water and cooking time will s[...]

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    Safety Considerations: 1) Rice cookers cook at very high temperatures and will produce large amounts of steam. Use extreme caution when opening rice cooker during and after the cooking cycle. When lifting the hinged cover, keep hands and face away from the rice cooker to avoid the steam. 2) If a recipe calls for the sauteing of butter or oil, use e[...]

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    16 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 th[...]

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    17 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. • Rice contains no sodium, cholesterol, tran[...]

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    RECIPES 18 1 libra de salchicha ahumada y condimentada 1 libra de camarón pelado y desvenado 2 tazas de pollo cocido y molido 1½ tazas de arroz 4 tazas de caldo de pollo 1 lata de 4 onzas de chiles verdes en cubitos 2 cucharas de mesa de aderezo ‘Criollo’ Corte la salchicha ahumada a la mitad y a lo largo, después en semi-círculos de ¼ de [...]

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    RECIPES 19 RECETAS 19 2 tbsp. olive oil (can use up to 1/4 cup) 1 onion, chopped fine 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups medium or long-grain white rice 2½ cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock if vegetarian) 1 tbsp. tomato paste Pinch oregano 1 tsp. salt Press the POWER button to turn on the rice cooker. Add rice, olive oil, onion and garlic to the i[...]

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    RECIPES 20 1 cup rice 1 jar (12 oz.) fresh salsa, mild or hot 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 cup fresh or canned corn kernels ½ tsp. ground cumin ½ tsp. salt 1¼ cups water - Fresh ground pepper, to taste - Fresh minced cilantro, for garnish Press the POWER button to turn on the rice cooker. Add all ingredients except cilantro to the inner cooking pot, [...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY Aroma H ousewares C ompany warr ants this pro duct free fro m defects in mater ial and workm anship for on e year from pro vable date o f purchase in the co ntinental U nited State s. Withi n this warran ty period, Ar oma Housewa res Company w ill repair or repla ce, at its opti on, defect ive par ts at no charge , provided th e pr[...]