Aroma ARC-805, Instruction Manual & Recipe Manual

Page 1: ...Cool Touch Rice Cooker Food Steamer Warmer Instruction Manual Recipe Guide ARC 805 808 ...

Page 2: ...appliances in your modern kitchen The Rice Cooker and Food Steamer is very versatile It can cook a variety of white brown and wild rice to perfection steam all types of seafood and vegetables make delicious homemade stew and soup and keep food warm until you are ready to serve The one touch operation makes this appliance very easy to use Simply push down the switch and it will cook shut off and sw...

Page 3: ...E CONVENIENT WAY OF COOKING Please read all instructions before your first use Published By Aroma Housewares Co 6469 Flanders Drive San Diego CA 92121 U S A 1 800 276 6286 www aromaco com 2003 Aroma Housewares Company All rights reserved ...

Page 4: ...ructions 2 Short Cord Instructions 2 About Rice 3 Parts Identification 4 How to Use 5 Rice Cooking Guide 6 Helpful Hints for Cooking Rice 7 Steaming Guide 8 9 Helpful Hints for Steaming 10 Soups and Stews Guide 11 How to Clean 12 Recipes 13 16 Limited Warranty 17 ...

Page 5: ...ts create a hazard and damaged caused by non recommended parts are not covered under the warranty Do not use outdoors Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter tops or touch hot surfaces Do not place on or near gas or electric burners on a stovetop or in an oven Use extreme caution when moving or handling appliances containing hot oil or other hot liquid Do not use the appliance for o...

Page 6: ... of the appliance b The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally 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 I...

Page 7: ...tic Short Grain Rice Characteristically soft sticky and chewy this is the rice used to make sushi Asian people are in favor of these varieties California Rice is soft Sweet Rice often called pearl rice for its round shape is extra sticky and is excellent for making rice pudding Brown Rice Brown rice is often considered the most healthful variety It has bran layers on the rice grains and contains m...

Page 8: ...e n er he ke PARTS IDENTIFICATION 4 ...

Page 9: ... cooker 4 Add correct amount of water either by using a measuring cup or by adding water to the appropriate line in the pot Never add water higher than the top water line 5 Place inner cooking pot into the cooker Make sure that the pot has direct contact with the heating plate by turning it slightly from right to left until the pot is properly positioned 6 Close the lid and press down until the la...

Page 10: ...amount of water according to your preferences The cup that is included with the rice cooker is approximately 6 oz 3 4 of a standard cup Please do not use a standard cup for measuring rice or water Always use the measuring cup that comes with this Rice Cooker If the cup provided is lost or damaged please contact our customer service department at 1 800 276 6286 for a replacement When cooking brown ...

Page 11: ... some nutrients in the rice Place rice in the inner pot first then add water before cooking If you have experienced any sticking due to the type of rice you choose try adding a light coating of vegetable oil to the bottom of inner pot prior to cooking Cooked rice may be more tasteful if the raw rice is pre soaked in water for about 30 minutes before cooking Stir the cooked rice lightly with a spoo...

Page 12: ... water added to the cooking pot Since vegetables can only absorb a very small amount of water in the steaming process it is not necessary to change the amount of water for steaming different amounts of vegetables Keep the lid closed during the entire process of cooking or steaming Opening the lid while steaming may cause a loss of steam and slow down the cooking process If it is necessary to open ...

Page 13: ... this guide are approximate Please monitor your food while steaming and adjust cooking time according to your preference Check the level of the water in the cooking pot and add water to avoid evaporation Please do not let water touch the bottom of the steam tray Ri C NO To co T to T st A pr 1 ...

Page 14: ...and even layer in the steam tray to ensure even cooking To adjust steaming times add or subtract water amount Water should not be higher than the steam tray Altitude humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times We suggest that you should not keep food in the cooker on WARM for longer than 5 10 minutes to avoid over cooking 10 on dry of o t g ss te s in er ...

Page 15: ...rn off the switch manually Push up The cooker will automatically keep the soup or stew warm until serving HELPFUL HINTS To thicken your stew mix cup flour with enough water to form a thin paste Gradually add it to the stew stirring until it thickens If using fresh parsley or herbs in your recipe add them in the last few minutes of cooking to preserve flavor Save any leftovers for the next day The ...

Page 16: ...er by pulling downward Discard the water after each use Clean and replace the collector 4 Clean other surfaces with a damp cloth 5 Make sure the heating plate is clean and free of food or other articles that could interfere with the proper functioning of the rice cooker Residue could be removed by gently scrubbing the heating plate with a piece of steel wool then wipe and dry the heating plate to ...

Page 17: ... chicken just to warm Place cooked rice in a serving dish Pour tomatoes over rice add chicken and serve SUSHI JAPANESE 2 cups rice 1 tsp salt 4 cups water 6 medium shrimp shelled and deveined 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1 1 2 tbsp sugar dash of salt 2 tsp wasabi powder Japanese horseradish 24 pieces thin sliced fresh halibut salmon or tuna 1 x 2 size Cook rice with 1 teaspoon of salt Steam shrimp in the r...

Page 18: ...h a heaping tablespoon of filling wet finger to smooth top off filling Arrange stuffed tofu on heat proof plate place the plate into steam tray and sprinkle with ginger Put water in pot then place the steam tray in the cooker Steam for 15 minutes Drain off liquid pour on soy sauce and sesame oil Serve with rice Makes 4 servings VEGETARIAN SOUP 2 tbsp peanut oil 6 cups water 1 small cabbage 1 tbsp ...

Page 19: ...4 lengths 3 1 2 tbsp miso 3 chives chopped Put 3 cups of water into cooking pot and press cook button When water boils add tofu and miso stir Cook for one hour Pour into bowl add chives and serve hot MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP One 3 lb frying chicken skinned and cut into pieces 2 cups canned tomatoes 1 clove garlic minced 1 2 cup chopped onions 2 3 cup canned hot California chili diced 2 cups cooked dra...

Page 20: ... onions 2 tbsp oil 1 tbs margarine fresh ground black pepper Cook the rice and set aside In a fry pan sauté fresh mushrooms and green onion in oil Stir in margarine and freshly ground pepper Mix with rice Serve hot STEAMED BEEF WITH BROCCOLI 1 2 lb beef sliced thin against the grain 2 tsp soy sauce 1 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp minced gingerroot 1 tsp sesame seed oil 1 cup broccoli florets 1 tsp rice wine 1...

Page 21: ...ning an item please call the toll free number below for return authorization number Allow 2 4 weeks for return shipping This warranty does not cover improper installation misuse abuse or neglect on the part of the owner Warranty is also invalid in any case that the product is taken apart or serviced by an unauthorized service station This warranty gives you specific legal rights and which may vary...