To use an Aroma rice cooker, follow these general steps:
- Measure and rinse the rice: Use the provided measuring cup to add the desired amount of rice to the inner pot. Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch, then drain it
- Add water: For white rice, fill the inner pot with water up to the line that corresponds to the number of cups of rice you are cooking (e.g., for 2 cups of rice, fill to line 2). For brown rice or other grains, refer to the specific water measurement guidelines in the manual
- Place the inner pot and close the lid: Ensure the inner pot is dry on the outside before placing it into the cooker. Close the lid securely
- Plug in and start cooking: Plug the rice cooker into a 120V AC outlet. Press the cook switch or the specific rice cooking button (depending on your model). The cook indicator light will illuminate, and the cooker will start cooking
- Cooking process: The cooker will cook the rice, typically about 15-20 minutes for white rice, longer for brown rice. Once done, the cooker will automatically switch to the "Keep Warm" mode
- After cooking: Open the lid carefully to avoid steam burns. Stir or fluff the rice with the provided spatula to distribute moisture evenly
- Turn off the cooker: When finished serving, turn off the rice cooker by unplugging it or pressing the power button twice (depending on model)
Additional features on some Aroma rice cookers:
- Steaming: Add water to the inner pot, place a steam tray with food inside, close the lid, and press the steam button. You can adjust steaming time from 5 to 30 minutes
- Sauté then simmer: Some models have a sauté then simmer function for cooking ingredients like onions before simmering rice or other dishes
- Slow cook and delay cook: Certain models include slow cooking and delay start functions for more versatility
Tips:
- Do not leave food on "Keep Warm" mode for more than 12 hours
- If rice is too moist after cooking, stir and let it sit on warm with the lid on for 10-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to release moisture
- Use the embossed water level lines inside the pot for accurate water measurement
This method ensures fluffy, well-cooked rice with minimal effort using your Aroma rice cooker.
