Are you looking for an easy, stress-free way to cook perfect, fluffy rice every time? Then you’re in luck — with an Aroma Rice Cooker, you can make perfectly cooked creamy or fluffy rice with minimal effort! But first, it’s important to understand how to properly set up and use your Aroma Rice Cooker. This guide will walk you through the steps you need to take in order to get the best results when you use your Aroma Rice Cooker.

Setting Up Your Aroma Rice Cooker

First, clear a table or countertop where you can set up your rice cooker. Open the box and remove all the pieces. Make sure you know which cord is for the power source, and which ones for the timer and stovetop burners. Insert the correct type of power cable into the wall outlet. Connect the rice cooker to its power cable following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Once the rice cooker is connected to the power source, you can begin to assemble the other components. Place the inner pot into the cooker, and then add the lid. Make sure the lid is securely fastened, and that the steam vent is open. Place the timer and stovetop burners into the appropriate slots. Finally, plug the timer and stovetop burners into the power source.

Unpacking the Rice Cooker

Carefully unpack your rice cooker from its box. Read over and familiarize yourself with the instructions that came with it. There may be additional components, such as measuring cups and/or trays, that need to be assembled before you can begin cooking. Before connecting your rice cooker to the power source, make sure it’s securely mounted.

Preparing Your Rice Cooker for Use

The rice cooker should have all necessary parts already assembled in it, ready for use. Test the unit by turning it on, then off, twice. This helps ensure that it’s working properly before you begin to cook. Place your ingredients in the appropriate containers or trays inside the unit (if you need to).

Pre-Cooking the Rice

Before you begin adding the ingredients, it’s important to pre-cook the rice. This allows for even cooking of your ingredients. To do this, measure the amount of dry rice you’ll be using for your dish and place it into a bowl. Fill the bowl with cold water so that there’s enough to cover the dry rice. Place the bowl of wetted rice in the sink and let it sit for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, drain out the excess water and set aside the pre-cooked rice.

Adding the Rice and Water

When you have pre-cooked your rice and it’s ready to be added to the cooker, open the lid of your rice cooker. Measure the amount of water you need according to your recipe or manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure to leave room at the top of container or tray as the water will expand while cooking. Add your pre-cooked rice and water to the appropriate receptacle of your cooker and mix together to ensure even cooking.

Turning On the Rice Cooker

Once the lid is closed securely and all ingredients have been added, turn on the power switch on your rice cooker. Some models may require you to select either warm or cook before turning on. In that case, select the correct setting before pressing start. If you want to delay cooking, most models offer a timer option which will start cooking when you reach a desired time.

Setting the Cooking Timer

If your model has a timer option, set it accordingly before pressing start. This will enable your dish to finish cooking and automatically switch to warm setting when it is done cooking. You can also check on your dish during cooking to see if it needs further attention.

Checking the Rice’s Doneness

When all of the water has been cooked off and your dish is finished cooking, you should check to make sure that your ingredients are cooked to your desired doneness. To do this, open the lid and use a spoon or fork to stir and check for any uncooked ingredients or water remaining inside. If needed, you can add more water or adjust your cooking time.

Fluffing and Serving the Rice

Carefully open the lid once you have checked for doneness and use a spoon or fork to fluff up your dish. When it is plated, discard any remaining liquid. Once all of your ingredients are properly mixed and dished up, serve your food while hot.

Cleaning and Storing Your Aroma Rice Cooker

Once you’re all done cooking with your Aroma Rice Cooker, make sure all settings are turned off and remove any cords connected to it. Discard all cooked ingredients, wash off any excess food from all removable surfaces inside and outside of the unit with hot soapy water, dry thoroughly and put away for storage.

Using an Aroma Rice Cooker does not need to be complicated nor intimidating! With a few easy steps, you can be confidently serving your family restaurant-quality meals in no time at all.