Aroma ARC-1000 - Manual (Page 12)

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 pot. See “Cooking Rice” beginning on page 5 for details. Do not
attempt to cook more than 8 cups (uncooked) white or brown rice if
simultaneously using the steam tray or the steam tray will not fit once the
rice cooks.
2. Place the inner pot into the unit and begin to cook the rice.
3. Refer to the steaming guides for vegetables (page 12) or meat (page 13)
for hints and approximate steaming times. It is best to insert the food to be
steamed toward the end of the rice cooking cycle so that your meal is
fresh and warm all at once. See the Cooking Times column of the
“Rice/Water Measurement Chart” included on Page 6 or if using “Quick
Cook” the “Quick Rice Time Guide” on page 8 for approximate rice
cooking times.
4. Place your choice of vegetables or meat into the steam tray. Open the
lid, using caution as steam escaping will be extremely hot, and place the
steam tray into the rice cooker.
5. Close the lid and allow the cooker to resume cooking.
6. Once food has steamed for the appropriate time open the lid. Use
caution when opening the lid as steam escaping will be extremely hot.
Remove the steam tray and check food to be sure it has been thoroughly
cooked. Exercise caution when removing the steam tray as well, as it will
be hot.
7. If the rice has not finished cooking, close the lid and allow rice to continue
to cook until done. Once the rice is finished, the rice cooker will
automatically switch to “Keep-Warm” mode.
8. The rice cooker will remain on “Keep-Warm” mode until it is unplugged. Be
sure to unplug the cord from the wall outlet when not in use.
NOTE
It is possible to steam at any point during the rice cooking cycle.
However, it is recommended that you steam during the end of the
cycle so that steamed food does not grow cold or become soggy
before the rice is ready.
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T O STEAM AND COOK RICE SIMULTANEOUSLY
The “Quick Rice” function will save time by foregoing the soaking cycle. However, we
only recommend using this function if time is of the essence. The rice produced by the
“Quick Rice” function will not be of the same quality as if the “White Rice” or “Brown
Rice” functions were used.
To use the “Quick Rice” function, follow the steps for “Cooking Rice” beginning on
page 5. Rather than pressing one of the rice function buttons, press the “Quick Rice”
button to utilize this feature. The digital display will show a countdown 3 minutes before
the rice is finished.
NOTE: For best results with brown rice when using the “Quick Rice” function, add an
additional 1½ cups of water, using the provided measuring cup. The
additional water helps to compensate for the lack of soaking time.
White Rice
Uncooked Cups
Cooking Time with
“Quick Rice” Function
Approx. Time Savings
Compared to
“White Rice” Function
2 Cups 17-22 Min. 15 Min.
4 Cups 22-27 Min. 15 Min.
6 Cups 27-32 Min. 15 Min.
8 Cups 30-35 Min. 10 Min.
10 Cups 38-43 Min. 10 Min.
QUICK RICE TIME GUIDE
Cooking times are approximate. This table is for reference only. Possible variations in
cooking times may be caused by one or more of the following factors:
• Variations in the type of rice being cooked.
• Variations in the amount of rice and/or water in the inner pot.
• If you are making a second batch of rice shortly after the first batch, cooking times
may be reduced because the heating element will already be warm.
• Opening the lid during the cycle causes a loss of heat and steam. Cooking time
may be prolonged if the lid is opened before the rice is finished.
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Brown Rice
Uncooked Cups
Cooking Time with
“Quick Rice” Function
Approx. Time Savings
Compared to
“Brown Rice” Function
2 Cups 38-43 Min 60 Min.
4 Cups 44-49 Min 70 Min.
6 Cups 46-51 Min. 70 Min.
8 Cups 52-57 Min. 70 Min.
10 Cups 57-62 Min. 70 Min.
USING THE QUICK RICE FUNCTION