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ARC-790SD-1NG
20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker
& Food Steamer
Instruction Manual
www.AromaCo.com
ARC-790SD-1NG
Arrocera y vaporera
digital de 20 tazas
Manual de instrucciones
www.AromaCo.com
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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, medium or short grain, this cooker is specially calibrated to prepare all varieties of rice, including tough-to-cook whole grain brown rice, to fluffy perfection. ® ™ In addition to rice, your new Aroma Gourmet Rice Cooker is ideal for healthy, one-pot meals for the whole family. The convenient stainless steel steam tra
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 1. Important: Read all instructions 14. Do not touch, cover or obstruct carefully before first use. the steam vent on the tempered 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use glass lid as it will become extremely handles or knobs. hot and may cause scalding. 3. Use only on a level, dry and 15. Use only with a 120V AC power heat-resistant surface. outlet. 4. To protect against
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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. DO NOT DRAPE CORD! KEEP FROM CHILDREN! POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other); follow the instructions below: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION 2 1 1. Tempered Glass Lid 3 2. Stainless Steel 4 Steam Tray 3. Rice Cooker Body 4. Nonstick Inner Cooking Pot 5. Serving Spatula 6. Control Panel 7. Measuring Cup 7 5 6 Control Panel 15 8. Power Button/ 14 Indicator Light 8 9. White Rice Button/ Indicator Light 10. Brown Rice Button /Indicator Light 11. Sauté-Then-Simmer™ 9 Button 12. Simmer Indicator Light 13. Steam Button/ Indicator Light 14. Keep Warm Button/ Indicator Light 10 11 15. Sauté Indicator Light 13 12 3 IDENTIF
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER 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 the tempered glass lid and accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. The tempered glass lid and accessories may also be washed in the dishwasher. 5. Remove inner cooking pot from rice cooker and clean with warm, soapy wa
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Cook Rice: 8. To begin cooking, press the WHITE RICE or BROWN RICE button, depending upon the type of rice to be cooked. The cooking mode indicator light will illuminate. Once the rice has cooked to perfection, the rice cooker will automatically switch to “Keep-Warm” mode with several audible beeps. NOTE: • Press the POWER button to cancel cooking at any time. 9. After cooking, remove the tempered glass lid and use the serving spatula to stir the rice. This will release
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER Rice/Water Measurement Table: RICE APPROX. COOKING TIMES UNCOOKED WATER WATERLINE COOKED RICE INSIDE POT RICE YIELD WHITE RICE: 30-35 Min. 2 Cups 2½ Cups Line 2 4 Cups BROWN RICE: 90-100 Min. WHITE RICE: 32-37 Min. 3 Cups 3½ Cups Line 3 6 Cups BROWN RICE: 95-105 Min. WHITE RICE: 34-39 Min. 4 Cups 4½ Cups Line 4 8 Cups BROWN RICE: 100-110 Min. WHITE RICE: 38-43 Min 5 Cups 5½ Cups Line 5 10 Cups BROWN RICE: 105-115 Min. WHITE RICE: 40-45 Min. 6 Cups 6½ Cups Line 6 12 Cups BR
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER ™ To Use Sauté-Then-Simmer Technology: ™ Aroma’s patent-pending Sauté-Then-Simmer (STS) Technology is excellent for making delicious Spanish rice, risottos, pilafs, packaged meal helpers and more! 1. Add ingredients to be sautéed/browned to the inner cooking pot. 2. Turn the rice cooker on by pressing the POWER button. The power indicator light will illuminate to show that the unit is on. ™ 3. Press the SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER button. The sauté indicator light will illuminate. 4
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Steam Food: 1. Add the desired amount of water to the inner cooking pot. A convenient steaming guide has been included on page 10 for vegetables and page 11 for meat. 2. Place food to be steamed onto the stainless steel steam tray. HELPFUL HINTS: • Smaller foods may be placed in a heat-proof dish and then placed into the steam tray. 3. Place the stainless steel steam tray inside the rice cooker. Place the tempered glass lid securely onto the rice cooker. 4. Turn the ric
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Steam Food And Cook Rice Simultaneously: One of the most convenient features of this rice cooker is the ability to both cook rice and steam food simultaneously, ideal for creating healthy, one-pot meals. 1. Place the desired amount of rice and appropriate amount of water into the inner cooking pot. See “To Cook Rice” on page 4 for details. 2. Place the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker and begin to cook the rice. NOTE: • Do not attempt to cook more than 8 cups (unc
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STEAMING GUIDE VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART: VEGETABLE AMOUNT OF WATER STEAMING TIME Asparagus ½ Cup 10 Minutes Broccoli ¼ Cup 5 Minutes Cabbage 1 Cup 15 Minutes Carrots 1 Cup 15 Minutes Cauliflower 1 Cup 15 Minutes Corn 1 Cup 15 Minutes Eggplant 1¼ Cups 20 Minutes Green Beans 1 Cup 15 Minutes Peas ½ Cup 10 Minutes Spinach ½ Cup 10 Minutes Squash ½ Cup 10 Minutes Zucchini ½ Cup 10 Minutes HELPFUL HINT: • Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water, there is no need to increase the amou
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STEAMING GUIDE MEAT STEAMING CHART: Safe Internal Meat Amount of Water Steaming Time Temperature Fish 2 Cups 15 Min. 140º Chicken 2 Cups 20 Min. 165º ½ Pork 2 Cups 20 Min. 160º ½ Medium = 15 Min. Beef 2 Cups Medium-Well = 20 Min. 160º ½ Well = 23 Min. NOTE: • Steaming times may vary depending upon the cut of meat being used. • To ensure meat tastes its best, and to prevent possible illness, check that meat is completely cooked prior to serving. If it is not, simply place more water in the inner
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USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Cook Soups, Stews and Chilis: 1. Add ingredients to inner cooking pot. Making sure that the exterior of the inner cooking pot is clean, dry and free of 2. debris; set the inner cooking pot into the rice cooker. Place the tempered glass lid securely onto the rice cooker and plug the power cord into a wall outlet. 3. Turn the rice cooker on by pressing the POWER button. The power indicator light will illuminate to show that the unit is on. Press the WHITE RICE button. The
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TROUBLESHOOTING Because rice varieties may vary in their make-up, results may differ. Below are several troubleshooting tips to help you achieve the desired consistency. PROBLEM SOLUTION If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the rice cooker switches to “Keep-Warm” mode, additional water and cooking time will soften the rice. Depending on how dry your rice is, Rice is too dry/hard add ½ to 1 cup of water and stir through. after cooking. Close the lid and press the WHITE RICE button. When rice co
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HELPFUL HINTS • Spraying the inner cooking pot with a light coating of nonstick cooking spray is a great way to make cleanup easier without adding flavor or calories to your meal. • When a recipe calls for salt, use kosher salt. It has no impurities or additives and dissolves easily. You will need to use about one an half times more kosher salt than you would table salt. • If the rice cooker shuts off before the food is totally cooked, add more water and start the cooking cycle again. • Stocks a
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ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federations For recipes and rice information visit the USA Rice Federation online at www.usarice.com/consumer. 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 the U.S. i
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ABOUT RICE Courtesy of the USA Rice Federations For recipes and rice information visit the USA Rice Federation online at www.usarice.com/consumer. 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, trans fats or glut
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RECIPES Sauté-Then-Simmer™ Spanish Rice 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 inner cooking pot. Press the SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER button. The sauté indicator light will illuminate. Using a long-handled wooden spoon,
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RECIPES Monterrey Green Chile Chicken Wraps 1½ cups long grain rice 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles 1 small white onion, diced 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch pieces 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper 6 flour tortilla wraps 1 cup lowfat sour cream 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Place the rice, chicken broth and chiles in the inner cooking pot. Stir with a long handled pla
