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8-Cup Digital Rice
Cooker & Food Steamer
with Spanish Rice Function
ARC-988
www.AromaCo.com ARC-978
Arrocera y vaporera
digital de 8 tazas
Manual de instrucciones
Para ARC-978, ARC-978B, ARC-978S & ARC-978SB
ARC-978
www.AromaCo.com
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma 8-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, medium, or short grain, this machine is specially calibrated to cook all varieties of rice, including tough-to-cook brown rice, to fluffy perfection. In addition to rice, your new Aroma Rice Cooker is ideal for healthy, one- pot meals for the whole family. The convenient steam tray inserts directly over the rice, a
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 13. Extreme caution must be used when 1. Important: Read all instructions moving the appliance containing carefully before first use. hot oils or other liquids. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use 14. Do not touch, cover or obstruct the handles or knobs steam valve on the top of the rice 3. Use only on a level, dry, and heat- cooker as it is extremely hot and resistant
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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk 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 electrical rating of the appliance. b. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 14 13 12 8 11 9 10 1. Lid Release Button 9. White Rice Button 2. Handle 10. Steam Button 3. Steam Vent 11. Warm/Off Button 4. Lid 12. Steam Tray 5. Condensation Collector 13. Measuring Cup 6. Digital Control Panel 14. Rice Paddle 7. Inner Pot 8. Brown Rice Button 3 IDENTIFICACION DE LAS PARTES 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 14 13 12 8 11 9 10 8. Botón para arroz integral 1. Botón para abrir 9. Botón para arroz blanco 2. Manija 10. Botón para cocinar al vapor 3. Ventilador de va
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER Before First Use: 1. Read all instructions and important safeguards. 2. Remove all packaging materials and make sure items are received in good condition. 3. Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children. 4. Wash lid and accessories in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 5. Remove inner pot from rice cooker and clean with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker. 6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth. • Do not use abrasive
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER 6. After cooking, open the lid and use the rice paddle to stir the rice. This will release excess moisture and give the rice a fluffier texture. Then, close the lid and allow the unit to remain on warm mode for 5-10 minutes. This will ensure optimal rice texture and moisture level. 7. Press the "OFF" button to turn off the rice cooker. If the “OFF” button is not pressed, the rice cooker will remain in “keep warm” mode. It is not recommended to leave rice on “keep warm” mod
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HOW TO CLEAN Always unplug unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning. To Clean Inner Pot and Accessories 1. Remove the inner cooking pot. Wash it in warm, soapy water using a nylon sponge or dishcloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, as they may damage the finish or create a risk of electric shock. 2. If rice is stuck to the bottom of the inner pot, soak in warm soapy water before scrubbing to avoid damage to the nonstick coating. 3. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 4. Repeat pro
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COOKING GUIDE Rice/Water Measurement Chart: UNCOOKED WATER WITH WATERLINE APPROX COOKED RICE MEASURING CUP INSIDE POT RICE YIELD 2 Cups 2-1/2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups 3 Cups 3-1/2 Cups Line 3 6 Cups 4 Cups 4-1/2 Cups Line 4 8 Cups 5 Cups 5-1/2 Cups Line 5 10 Cups 6 Cups 6-1/2 Cups Line 6 12 Cups 7 Cups* 7-1/2 Cups Line 7 14 Cups 8 Cups* 8-1/2 Cups Line 8 16 Cups NOTE • Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice due to the extra bran layers on the grains. When cooking brown rice, add an ADDITIONAL
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COOKING TIME GUIDE SPANISH BROWN RICE WHITE RICE COOKING COOKING RICE COOKING UNCOOKED UNCOOKED TIME TIME UNCOOKED TIME CUPS CUPS CUPS 2 Cups 30-35 Min 2 Cups 1:40-45 Min 3 Cups 32-37 Min 3 Cups 1:42-47 Min 4 Cups 34-39 Min 4 Cups 1:50-55 Min 5 Cups 38-43 Min 5 Cups 1:54-59 Min 6 Cups 40-45 Min 6 Cups 1:56-2:01Min 7 Cups 41-46 Min 7 Cups 1:58-2:03 Min 8 Cups 43-48 Min 8 Cups 2:00-05 Min Cooking times are approximate. This table is for reference only. Possible variations in cooking times may be c
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STEAMING GUIDE STEAMING CHART: VEGETABLE AMOUNT OF WATER STEAMING TIME Asparagus 1/2 Cup 10 Minutes Broccoli 1/4 Cup 5 Minutes Cabbage 1 Cup 15 Minutes Carrots 1 Cup 15 Minutes Cauliflower 1 Cup 15 Minutes Corn 1 Cup 15 Minutes Eggplant 1-1/4 Cup 20 Minutes Green Beans 1 Cup 15 Minutes Peas 1/2 Cup 10 Minutes Spinach 1/2 Cup 10 Minutes Squash 1/2 Cup 10 Minutes Zucchini 1/2 Cup 10 Minutes HELPFUL HINTS 1. Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water, there is no need to increase the
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ABOUT RICE Rice is a valuable source of low fat, complex carbohydrates and is abundant in thiamin, niacin and iron. It is an essential ingredient for a healthy diet. There are many different varieties of rice available in the market. Your Aroma Rice Cooker can cook any type perfectly every time. Following are the commonly available varieties of rice and their characteristics: Brown Rice Long Grain Rice Brown rice is often considered the Typically this rice is not starchy and most healthy variety
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LIMITED WARRANTY Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from provable date of purchase in the continental United States. Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace, at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the product is returned, freight prepaid with proof of purchase and U.S. $12.00 for shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma Housewares Company. Before returning an item, ple
