Aroma ARC-805 - Manual (Page 14)

HELPFUL HINTS FOR STEAMING
• Measure the desired amount of water into cooking pot with the measuring cup
provided.
• Use the steam tray provided and arrange food in a single 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.
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HOW TO USE
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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 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 cleaners or scouring pads.
Do not immerse the rice cooker, cord or plug in water at any time.
To Cook Rice:
For your convenience, the inner cooking pot features water measurement lines inside.
We have also provided a handy cup that is designed to measure rice and water.
1. Measure the desired amount of rice using the supplied measuring cup. One cup of
raw rice will produce approximately two cups of cooked rice.
2. Rinse the rice with warm water to remove excess bran and starch that may cause
sticking.
3. Put rice into the inner cooking pot, making sure it is spread evenly in the 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 latch snaps securely shut.
7. Plug cord into wall outlet. Do not plug cord in until ready to cook. Any time this
cooker is plugged in and the switch is not immediately set for cooking, the warming
circuit is operating.
8. Press down the switch. The cook light will illuminate indicating the cooking process
has begun.
9. When the cooking process is complete, the switch will pop up, making a clicking
noise. At the same time, the cook light will turn off and the warm light will Illuminate.
10. When cooker is in “Keep Warm” mode, keep the lid closed for about 10-15 minutes in
order to complete the rice cooking process.
11. Open the lid by pushing the lid release button.
12. Cooker will remain in “Keep Warm” mode until the plug is removed from the outlet.
13. Keep leftover rice in refrigerator. To reheat, put rice and 1/2 cup of water into inner
pot, place pot into the cooker, and press the switch.