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The water added to the cooking pot determines the cooking/steaming time (see the chart below). Following is a guideline that you may use for steaming a variety of foods. Use this chart as a guide only in deciding the time needed for steaming foods. The time can be adjusted by adding or deducting the amount of water added to the cooking pot. Since vegetables can only absorb a very small amount of water in the steaming process, it is not necessary to change the amount of water for steaming different amounts of vegetables. Keep the lid closed during the entire process of cooking or steaming. Opening the lid while steaming may cause a loss of steam and slow down the cooking process. If it is necessary to open the lid, you may need to add a small amount of water to restore the cooking time. Add additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water when steaming frozen foods. WATER ARC-805 ARC-808 1/2 Cup 17 Minutes 8 Minutes 1 Cup 27 Minutes 11 Minutes 1 1/2 Cups 37 Minutes 18 Minutes 2 Cups 43 Minutes 21 Minutes NOTE: Approx. 1/4 cup of water will be left in the cooking pot after steaming. 8 STEAMINGGUIDECONTINUEDSTEAMINGGUIDECONTINUED Cooking/Steaming Chart for Fresh Vegetables * The steaming times in this guide are approximate. Please monitor your food while steaming and adjust cooking time according to your preference. Check the level of the water in the cooking pot and add water to avoid evaporation. Please do not let water touch the bottom of the steam tray. 9 HELPFULHINTSFORSTEAMINGHELPFULHINTSFORSTEAMING • 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. 10 SOUP&STEWGUIDESOUP&STEWGUIDE A hearty bowl of soup or stew is always welcome at any table. Be creative and use various left over meats and vegetables with your favorite stock and create your own unique recipes. When preparing soup or stew, try to allow extra time for it to "simmer". This will allow flavors to blend and meat to be more tender. NOTE: • When cooking soup or stew, you must turn off the switch manually (Push up). The cooker will automatically keep the soup or stew warm until serving. HELPFUL HINTS: • To thicken your stew, mix . cup flour with enough water to form a thin paste. Gradually add it to the stew, stirring until it thickens. • If using fresh parsley or herbs in your recipe, add them in the last few minutes of cooking to preserve flavor. • Save any leftovers for the next day. The flavors increase overnight in your refrigerator. • Canned stewed tomatoes or water with bouillon seasoning and spices added make great stock starters for soups and stews. 11 HOWTOCLEANHOWTOCLEAN Always unplug the rice cooker and make sure it has completely cooled before cleaning. 1. Remove the inner cooking pot. Wash it in warm, soapy water using a sponge or dishcloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or products that are not considered safe to use on non-stick coatings. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 2. Detach the inner lid from the center shaft by gently tugging it outward. Soak briefly and wash. To replace the inner lid to the outer lid, press the inner lid over the shaft. After installing the inner lid, the smaller side of the seal should face you with outer lid open. If the inner lid is not inserted properly, the outer lid will not close. 3. Gently remove the water collector (fitted onto the side of the rice cooker) by pulling downward. Discard the water after each use. Clean and replace the collector. 4. Clean other surfaces with a damp cloth. 5. Make sure the heating plate is clean and free of food or other articles that could interfere with the proper functioning of the rice cooker. Residue could be removed by gently scrubbing the heating plate with a piece of steel wool, then wipe and dry the heating plate to ensure good contact with the cooking pan. • Do not immerse the rice cooker, cord or plug in water at any time. NOTE: • If the cooking pot is still wet on the outside, a cracking sound may occur as the cooker heats up and it might damage the cooker. • Keep the cooking pot extremely clean especially if salt or salty ingredients have been used. Salt is very corrosive and will damage the non-stick lining. • The non-stick coating will discolor after a period of use. This is normal and will not affect your health or the use of the cooker. 12 RECIPESRECIPES AROMA FANCY RICE MIX 2 cups long grain white rice 1/2 cup sweet rice 1 tbsp black rice Created and tested by the employees at Aroma, this recipe has been recognized as a delicious rice dish. Add water to the 2 1/2 water line. It will produce 4 1/2 cups of cooked rice. CHICKEN T...
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