Aroma ARC-1130S instruction manual Troubleshooting, Problemsolution

TROUBLESHOOTING

Because rice variations differ in their make-up, results may vary depending upon the type of rice being used. Below are some troubleshooting tips to help you achieve the desired consistency.

PROBLEMSOLUTION

	If rice is dry or hard/chewy when the rice
	cooker switches to “Keep-Warm” mode,
	additional water and cooking time will soften
Rice is too dry/hard	the rice. Depending on how dry the rice is,
	add ½ to 1 tumbler of water and stir through.
after cooking.	Close the lid and press down the cook switch
	to “Cook” mode. When the rice cooker
	switches to “Keep-Warm” mode, open the lid
	and stir the rice to check the consistency.
	Repeat as necessary until rice is soft and
	moist.
	If rice is still too wet or soggy when the rice
	cooker switches to “Keep-Warm” mode, use
Rice is too moist/soggy	the serving spatula to stir the rice. This will
	redistribute the bottom (moistest) part of the
after cooking.	rice as well as release excess moisture. Close
	the lid and allow the rice cooker to remain on
	“Keep-Warm” mode for 10-30 minutes as
	needed, opening the lid and stirring
	periodically to release excess moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical
appliances, including the following:		13.	Extreme caution must be used when
1.	Important: Read all instructions
2.	carefully before first use.		moving the appliance containing
	Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the	14.	hot water or other liquids.
3.	handles or knobs.		Do not touch, cover or obstruct the
	Use only on a level, dry and		steam vent on the top of the rice
4.	heat-resistant surface.		cooker as it is extremely hot and
	To protect against electrical shock,	15.	may cause scalding.
	do not immerse cord, plug or the		Use only with a 120V AC power
	appliance in water or any other	16.	outlet.
5.	liquid.		Always unplug from the base of the
	Close supervision is necessary when	17.	wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
	the appliance is used by or near		The rice cooker should be operated
6.	children.		on a separate electrical circuit from
	Unplug from outlet when not in use		other operating appliances. If the
	and before cleaning. Allow unit to		electrical circuit is overloaded with
	cool before putting on or taking off		other appliances, the appliance
	parts and before cleaning the	18.	may not operate properly.
7.	appliance.		Always make sure the outside of the
	Do not operate any appliance with		inner cooking pot is dry prior to use.
	a damaged cord or plug or after		If the cooking pot is returned to
	the appliance malfunctions or has		cooker when wet, it may damage
	been damaged in any manner.		or cause the product to
	Contact Aroma customer service for	19.	malfunction.
8.	examination, repair or adjustment.		Use extreme caution when opening
	The use of accessory attachments		the lid during or after cooking. Hot
	not recommended by Aroma		steam will escape and may cause
	Housewares may result in fire,	20.	scalding.
9.	electrical shock or injury.		Rice should not be left in the inner
	Do not use outdoors.		pot with the “Keep-Warm” function
10.	Do not let cord touch hot surfaces	21.	on for more than 24 hours.
	or hang over the edge of a counter		To prevent damage or deformation,
11.	or table.		do not use the inner pot on a
	Do not place on or near a hot	22.	stovetop or burner.
12.	burner or in a heated oven.		To disconnect, turn any control to
	Do not use the appliance for other		“OFF,” then remove plug from wall
	than its intended use.	23.	outlet.
			To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
			cook only in the removable
			container provided.

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