ARC-2000 Professional ™ 20-Cup Capacity Rice Cooker | Food Steamer Instruction Manual w w w. A r o m a C o . c o m w w w. A r o m a C o .
LIMITED WARRANTY Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from provable date of purchase in the continental United States. With the Aroma® Professional™ rice cooker you’ll be making fantastic, restaurant-quality rice at the touch of a button! This machine is specially calibrated to cook all varieties of rice, including tough-to-cook brown rice, to fluffy perfection.
ABOUT RICE COURTESY OF THE USA RICE FEDERATION 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.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks 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.
HOW TO CLEAN Always unplug the rice cooker and allow it to cool completely before cleaning. FASTER CLEANUP For even faster cleanup, the inner cooking pot, serving spatula, measuring cup, soup ladle and condensation collector can be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher! 1. Remove the inner cooking pot. Wash it in warm, soapy water using a sponge or dishcloth. 2. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 3. Repeat process with steam tray and other provided accessories. 4.
BEFORE FIRST USE SLOW COOK 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 cooking 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.
MEAT STEAMING GUIDE COOKING RICE (CONT.) Meat Amount of Water Steaming Time Safe Temperature Fish 2 Cups 15 Min. 140º Chicken 2½ Cups 20 Min. 165º Pork Beef 2½ Cups 2½ Cups 20 Min. Medium= 15 Min. Medium-Well= 20 Min. Well= 23 Min. Helpful Hints .1. Steaming times may vary 160º 160º 4. Always keep the lid closed during the entire steaming depending upon the cut of process. Opening the lid meat being used. causes a loss of heat and 2.
RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE UNCOOKED RICE WATER 2 Cups 2½ Cups 3 Cups 3½ Cups 4 Cups 5 Cups 6 Cups 4½ Cups 5½ Cups 6½ Cups RICE WATERLINE INSIDE POT Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 APPROX. COOKED RICE YIELD 4 Cups 6 Cups 8 Cups Line 5 10 Cups Line 6 12 Cups 7 Cups 7½ Cups Line 7 14 Cups 9 Cups 9½ Cups Line 9 18 Cups 8 Cups 10 Cups 8½ Cups 10½ Cups Line 8 Line 10 16 Cups 20 Cups HELPFUL HINTS COOKING TIMES WHITE RICE: 30-35 Min. BROWN RICE: 100-105 Min. WHITE RICE: 32-37 Min.
TO STEAM & 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 delicious one-pot meals. 1. Place the desired amount of rice and appropriate amount of water into the inner cooking 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.
DELAY TIMER SMART STEAM The “Delay Timer” function will have rice ready for mealtime up to 15 hours in advance. When setting the timer, it is important to remember that rice will be finished cooking once the amount of time set has elapsed. At that point the rice cooker will automatically switch to “Keep-Warm” to ensure rice is at its freshest for serving. NOTE To ensure safe food handling, the “Delay Timer” will not work in tandem with the “Smart Steam” function.
