Aroma ARC-560 instruction manual To Cook Rice, What you’ll need Inner Pot

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CAUTION:

• Do not open lid when in use.

• Make sure the outside surface of the inner pot is completey dry before placing into the rice cooker. If cooking pot is returned to cooker when wet it will damage this product, causing it to malfunction.

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Using the Pasta Rice Gourmet™

TO COOK RICE:

• What you’ll need: Inner Pot

1.Using the measuring cup provided, measure out the desired amount of rice. One cup refers to one full, level cup. Cooked rice expands to double the amount of dry rice; for example cooking 2 cups of raw rice will yield 4 cups of cooked rice.

2.Rinse rice in a mesh strainer or other separate container (do not rinse rice in the inner pot) until the water becomes relatively clear. Place rinsed rice into the inner pot.

3.Using the measuring cup provided or the measurement lines inside the inner pot, add the appropriate amount of water to the inner pot. A helpful rice/water measurement guide is included on page 11 of this manual for reference. The water lines in the inner pot are meant for white rice only; brown rice and rice mixes require additional water (see note below). Smooth over the top of the rice with the rice paddle so that the surface is level to ensure even cooking.

4.Place the inner pot in the rice cooker, making sure that the outside surface of the pot is dry. Place the lid over the rice cooker and plug power cord into a wall outlet.

5.To begin cooking, press the White Rice button (or Brown Rice button if cooking brown rice). The White Rice indicator light will illuminate. Once cooking is complete, the rice cooker will automatically switch to keep warm mode.

6.After cooking, use an oven mitt to remove the lid and use the rice paddle to stir the rice. This will release excess moisture and give the rice a fluffier texture. Then, close the lid and allow to remain in warm mode for 5-10 minutes. This will ensure optimal rice texture and moisture level.

7.Press the Warm/Off button and unplug the rice cooker to turn off the power. It is not recommended to leave rice on “keep warm” mode for more than 12 hours.

BROWN RICE

Brown rice takes longer to cook and requires more water than white rice due to the extra bran layers on the grains. The water lines in the inner pot are meant for white rice½only. See the cooking guide on page 11 for water/rice measurements for brown rice. Allow brown rice 1-2 hours to cook, depending on the amount being prepared.