Using a rice cooker is a great way to quickly and easily make perfect rice. An Aroma Rice Cooker is especially convenient; it has a 3 Cup Capacity and can also be used to cook brown rice. With its user-friendly, digital LCD control panel, the Aroma Rice Cooker is sure to produce perfect rice with every use. Read on to learn the basics of using an Aroma Rice Cooker, so you can start making deliciously cooked rice!

What You Need to Get Started

Before you start cooking perfect rice with your Aroma Rice Cooker, there are a few items you’ll need. These items include: water, a measuring cup, rice, a wooden spoon for stirring, and, if you’re cooking brown rice, a teaspoon of oil. Make sure to have all these items within reach before beginning the cooking process.

Preparing Your Rice

First, you’ll want to measure out the desired amount of uncooked white or brown rice you’ll need for your meal and add it to the inner pot of your Aroma Rice Cooker. If you’re using brown rice, you can add one teaspoon of oil at this point as well. After adding the oil, if applicable, you’ll need to rinse the rice before putting it into the pot. This should be done to remove any dirt or debris that may have come with the rice. To rinse the rice, simply add cold water to the pot using the measuring cup and stir it with a spoon or spatula until the water runs clear.

Cooking White Rice

Now that the rice has been prepped and rinsed, it is ready to be cooked. To cook white rice with your Aroma Rice Cooker, first measure out two times the volume of uncooked rice in cold water and pour it into the inner pot of the Aroma Rice Cooker. Then, close the lid and press the “White Rice” button on the LCD control panel. Your Aroma Rice Cooker will then begin its pre-set cooking process. When the rice is finished cooking, the warm light will turn on and your cooker will shift to “warm” mode. For best results, let the rice sit for 10 minutes before eating.

Cooking Brown Rice

Cooking brown rice with an Aroma Rice Cooker is similar to cooking white rice. However, you’ll need to measure out three times the volume of uncooked brown rice in cold water and pour it into the inner pot. Then, close the lid and press the “Brown Rice” button on the LCD control panel. Your Aroma Rice Cooker will then begin its pre-set cooking process. When the rice is finished cooking, the warm light will turn on and your cooker will shift to “warm” mode. For best results, let the rice sit for 10 minutes before eating.

Using the Delay Timer Function

The delay timer feature on your Aroma Rice Cooker can be used to delay the start of the cooking process. This is very helpful if you want to set your cooker up before work or school and come home to perfectly cooked rice! To use this feature, simply press and hold the “Delay Timer” button on the LCD control panel for three seconds. You can then use arrows on either side of the timer display to set the desired starting time for your cooker. After setting your timer, add your ingredients, close the lid, and press either “White Rice” or “Brown Rice,” depending on what type you’re cooking. When your desired starting time arrives, your Aroma Rice Cooker will automatically begin cooking!

Tips for Perfectly Cooked Rice Every Time

• For white rice, measure out two parts cold water to one part uncooked white rice in the pot.
• For brown rice, measure out three parts cold water to one part uncooked brown rice in the pot.
• Always stir your uncooked rice before adding water.
• Always rinse your uncooked rice before adding it to your cooker.
• When cooking white or brown rice, always use the pre-set cooking buttons on the LCD control panel.
• Let your cooked rice rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Cleaning and Maintaining Your Aroma Rice Cooker

Your Aroma Rice Cooker is easy to keep clean with just a few basic tools. You can clean the stainless steel exterior with mild detergent and warm water, while stubborn food and stains can usually be removed with a paste made of baking soda and white vinegar. To clean the interior of your cooker, use a nylon brush or non-abrasive sponge dampened with soapy water. For best results, allow the inner pot to cool completely before cleaning.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If your Aroma Rice Cooker does not turn on or respond when you press buttons on its LCD control panel, check to make sure it’s plugged in correctly and that there’s power going to the outlet. If your cooker turns on but doesn’t start cooking or turns off unexpectedly while cooking, this may indicate an issue with its thermal fuse or circuit breaker; try unplugging and plugging back in your cooker and resetting its circuit breaker if this happens.