APC-805SB Instruction Manual Digital Pressure Cooker/Multicooker Professional

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Answers to many common questions and even replacement parts can be found online. Visit www.AromaCo.com/Support IMPORTANTBasic safety precautions should always SAFEGUARDS be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use. 18. The pressure cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs. ® from other operating appliances. If the electrical circuit is overloaded with Congratulations on your purchase of the Aroma 2.5L Digital Pressure Cooker/Multicooker! 3. Use only on a level, dry and heat-resistant surface. other appliances, the pressure cooker may not operate properly. 4. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not ® 19. Always make sure the outside of the inner pot is dry prior to use. If the Your new Aroma Digital Pressure Cooker/Multicooker is the perfect way to have delicious home-cooked meals in a fraction of the time! Pressure cooking produces immerse cord, plug or the appliance in water or any other liquid. See inner pot is returned to the cooker when wet, it may damage or cause tender, delicious cooked results astonishingly fast. Your new digital pressure cooker is perfect for a wide variety of pressure cooking recipes, such as chicken stews, chili instructions for cleaning. the product to malfunction. con carne, and even risotto. Pressure safety systems allow you to rest easy while your pressure cooker handles the cooking. 5. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near 20. Food should not be left in the inner pot with the “Keep-Warm” children. ® function on for more than 12 hours. It’s not just a pressure cooker! Your new Aroma Digital Pressure Cooker/Multicooker also includes easy-to-use programmed functions to cook white rice, brown rice, 6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit 21. To disconnect, turn control to “OFF,” then remove the plug from the wall beans, slow cook, steam, meat, poultry, soup, and keep warm. These additional functions make meal options nearly endless! to cool before removing or replacing parts and before cleaning the outlet. appliance. ® 22. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable inner This manual contains instructions for using your Aroma Digital Pressure Cooker/Multicooker and its convenient pre-programmed digital settings, as well as the 7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after cooking pot provided. accessories included. the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. ® 23. Extreme caution must be used when moving a pressure cooker containing Contact Aroma customer service for examination, repair or hot food or liquids. For more information on your Aroma® Digital Pressure Cooker/Multicooker or for replacement parts, product service, recipes and other home appliance solutions, please adjustment. ® 24. For household use only. visit us online at www.AromaCo.com 8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Aroma 25. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding Housewares may result in fire, electrical shock or injury. injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before operating. Follow the See what’s cooking with Aroma online! 9. Do not use outdoors. instructions in “Using the Start/Keep Warm” on page 7. 10. Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter 26. Do not fill the unit over 2/3 full. When cooking foods that expand during or table. cooking such as rice or dried vegetables, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full. 11. NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN LID WHILE THE UNIT IS Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing PRESSURE COOKING. Do not open the pressure cooker until the excess pressure. Follow the instructions in “To Pressure Cook” on page 7. unit has cooled and all internal pressure has been released. If lid is 27. Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, difficult to turn, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized. Do oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or www.AromaTestKitchen.com /AromaHousewares Click the link at not force it to open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. spaghetti can foam, froth, and sputter, and clog the pressure release www.AromaCo.com 12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in device (steam vent). These foods should not be cooked in a heated oven. the pressure cooker. Published By: 13. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use. 28. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil. Aroma Housewares Co. 14. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use. 29. To avoid spills and burns, do not carry pressure cooker by the lid handle. 6469 Flanders Drive 15. Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the 30. Do not wrap or tie cord around appliance. San Diego, CA 92121 pressure cooker as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding. 31. Use only power cord provided. U.S.A. 16. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet. 1-800-276-6286 17. Always unplug from the base of the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord. www.AromaCo.com ©2016 Aroma Housewares Company All rights reserved. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PARTS IDENTIFICATION Floating Safety Short Cord DO NOT DRAPE CORD! Grounding Instructions Valve

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rating of the extension sauté -then- ™ poultry simmer cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the delay keep warm pressure appliance. timer setting b. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the OPEN countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped This appliance must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from over unintentionally. electrical shock. The appliance is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a c. The extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. 3-prong grounding-type plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle. The To Open Pressure Cooker appliance has a plug that looks like sketch A. An adapter, sketch B, should be used for connecting sketch-A plugs to two-prong receptacles. The grounding tab, which extends from the adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box as shown in sketch C using a metal screw. CLOSE

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2 THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. 3 PARTS IDENTIFICATION (CONT.) SAFETYThe Aroma® Digital Pressure SYSTEMS Cooker/Multicooker was built with safety in mind. Along with its convenient digital features, this pressure cooker also includes seven advanced safety systems.

Safety System #1: Vent automatically releases White Rice: Cooks delicious, quality rice automatically. Steam: Allows the pressure cooker to quickly pressure if it becomes too high. steam delicious meats and vegetables. Brown Rice: Ideal for cooking brown rice and other tough-to-cook whole grains Beans: Allows optimal results for tough to cook The pressure cooker will beans at the touch of a button. Safety System #2: 1 not cook with pressure if the lid is not securely 2 igh irt t Slow Cook: Allows the pressure cooker to double as a white A E

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: Keeps food warm and ready to serve. The sauté Keep Warm -then- ™ poultry simmer 6 pressure cooker will automatically switch to this mode after delay keep warm pressure the selected function has finished cooking. timer setting Safety System #6: Digital thermostat cuts heating off to prevent dry boiling.

7 Safety System #7: To prevent overheating, the power fuse will trip if the temperature rises too high. 4 5 BEFORE FIRST USE Using the /KEEP WARM function

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1. Read all instructions and important safeguards.

2. Remove all packaging materials and check that all items have been received in good condition.

3. Tear up all plastic bags and dispose of properly as they can pose a risk to children.

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delay keep warm pressure timer setting 5. Remove the inner pot from pressure cooker and clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker. Add food to be pressure cooked to Place the inner pot into the cooker. Close the lid securely onto the Move the steam vent on the top of 6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth. the inner pot. pressure cooker, turning it clockwise the lid to the AIRTIGHT position. so that it locks into place. There will be an audible “click” when the lid locks closed. • Do not fill above the 4/5 line 5 6 7 in the inner pot.

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delay keep warm pressure timer setting The minimun allowable level • Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. delay keep warm pressure delay keep warm pressure timer setting timer setting is 1/5 of the inner pot. • Do not immerse the pressure cooker base, cord or plug in water at any time. NOTE Plug the power cord into an available Press the /KEEP WARM button to Press the /KEEP WARM again, the 120V AC wall outlet. turn on the pressure cooker. The cooker will remain in KEEP WARM. LED display will light up. Press it a third time and it will cancel 6 the process. 7 TO PRESSURE COOK TO PRESSURE COOK Using the PRESSURE SETTING function Using the PRESSURE SETTING function (CONT.) Begin PRESSURE SETTING cooking by following steps 1 to 4 on page 7. 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8

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white slow rice cook Allow the pressure cooker to cool Open the lid by turning it Check food for doneness. If cooking Once serving is complete, press the Plug the power cord into an available Press /KEEP WARM to turn Select cooking time by pressing + When optimum pressure is achieved and release all excess pressure counterclockwise to unlock it. is complete, remove food for button to turn the pressure 120V AC wall outlet. pressure cooker on. Press the or - . Maximum cooking time is 90 the cooker will beep once. The before attempting to open the lid. Remove the lid. serving. cooker off. Unplug from the power PRESSURE SETTING. To select minutes. Once the display stops programmed time will count down To speed up this process, manually outlet when not in use. desired pressure setting, see page 9 flashing, a chasing pattern and time until reaching zero “0”. move the steam vent to the white 10 for PRESSURE SETTING pressure set will be in the display. The cooker rice steam EXHAUST position. *CAUTION! levels. will begin to operate. brown rice beans low medium high

slow beef cook *Exercise caution when moving the steam vent to the EXHAUST position. A large amount of sauté -then- poultry • The programmed cook time can be set up to 90 min and it is with High/Medium/Low simmer™ pressure level selections. Press the Pressure Setting button, the LED screen shows CAUTION hot steam will quickly escape once the vent is opened. delay keep warm pressure timer setting 3P01, then press + to select the cooking time from 1-90 min (After 90 min, the timer will NOTE start a new cycle.). After setting cooking time, you can press Pressure Setting again to change the pressure levels. By pressing Pressure Setting button, it will start a cycle of “3P”-“2P”-“1P”. After setting, press Start button, the cooker will begin to operate Once the selected time has elapsed the pressure cooker will beep 3 • 3P is high pressure, 2P is medium pressure, 1P is low pressure. times and automatically switch to the KEEP WARM mode. 8 9 TO COOK USING THE DELAY TIMER FUNCTION PRESSURE® LEVELS The Aroma Digital Pressure Cooker/Multicooker includes three pressure settings for a variety of cooking options. The Begin DELAY TIMER cooking by following steps 1 to 4 on page 7. table below gives an approximate pressure level that each pressure setting will reach. 5 6 7 8 white white steam white steam rice rice steam rice

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Plug the power cord into an available Press the /KEEP WARM to turn Press the DELAY TIMER to begin Select desired WHITE RICE, BROWN 120V AC wall outlet. on the pressure cooker. The LED the delay timer process. Press -/+ to RICE or BEANS. The cooker will and High (3P) 10 psi display will light up. select the desired time in 30-minute begin the cooking process when the increments. delayed time has expired. 10 11 12 9

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white rice steam brown rice beans brown low medium high rice beans low medium high slow slow cook beef Allow the pressure cooker to cool Open the lid by turningcook beef it Check food for doneness. If cooking Once serving is complete, press the sauté -then- poultry simmer sauté -then- ™ poultry simmer

delay pressure timer setting keep warm and release all excess pressure counterclockwise to unlock it. is complete, removedelay foodpressure for button to turn the pressure timer setting before attempting to open the lid. Remove the lid. serving. keep warm cooker off. Unplug from the power To speed up this process, manually outlet when not in use. move the steam vent to the • You can delay the pressure cooker to delay cooking up to 15 hours. Low (1P) 2.5 psi EXHAUST position. *CAUTION! • DELAY TIMER is not recommended for use on SLOW COOK, MEAT, and POULTRY. • CAUTION *Exercise caution when moving the steam vent to the EXHAUST HELPFUL position. A large amount of hot steam will quickly escape once HINTS the vent is opened. 10 11 TO COOK WHITE RICE, BROWN RICE, BEANS TO COOK WHITE/BROWN RICE, BEANS (CONT.) The steam vent should be closed when cooking Rice or Beans.

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delay keep warm pressure delay pressure timer setting timer setting keep warm Using the provided measuring cup, Rinse rice or beans to remove For white rice, fill the inner pot with Place the inner pot into the cooker. Close the lid securely onto the Press /KEEP WARM button to After the function has been selected, The pressure cooker will add rice or beans to the inner pot. excess starch if desired. Drain. water to the line that matches the pressure cooker, turning it clockwise turn on the pressure cooker. Press the cooker will start automatically. automatically start building pressure. number of uncooked cups. For so that it locks into place. There will either WHITE RICE, BROWN RICE, Once pressure is achieved, the NOTE: When cooking beans or example, for two cups of uncooked be an audible “click” when the lid or BEANS function button. The LED programmed time will begin to count legumes add 3 cups of water to each rice you will fill to line labeled with a locks closed. Turn the steam vent to light will indicate the power level and down until reaching “0”. cup of beans or legumes. 2 or follow package directions. the AIRTIGHT POSITION. the cooking minutes.

• Before placing the inner pot into the pressure • If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cooker, check that it is dry and free of debris. cup is an exact replacement. 3/4 Adding the inner pot when wet may damage the • To add more flavor to rice, try substituting a favorite US cups NOTE pressure cooker. HELPFUL meat or vegetable broth or stock. The ratio of broth/ • If you wish to delay cooking for Rice or Beans, press DELAY TIMER button, the LED screen shows 0000 (the 2 green digits 00 will flash). Press HOUR HINTS • The amount of water and food shall not exceed stock to rice will be the same as water to rice. The provided rice cooker button to set the Pre-set time (30 min-15 hours). After 15 hours, the timer will start a new cycle. If you wish to choose the cooking time, press MIN button 2/3 of the height of the inner pot. For food that • 3P is high pressure, 2P is medium pressure, 1P is low cup is the equivalent to to select the time from 5-15min (After 15min, the timer will start a new cycle). If you wish to change the pressure level, press the PRESSURE SETTING a ¾ standard US cup. NOTE will expand in water, the level should not exceed pressure. button to choose 3P (high pressure)/2P (medium pressure)/1P low pressure. After setting, press START button, the cooker will begin to operate. 1/2 of the inner pot. The minimun allowable level • The amount of water and food should not exceed 4/5 of the height of the inner pot. For food that will expand in water, the level should not exceed 3/5 of is 1/5 of the inner pot. the inner pot. The minimun allowable level is 1/5 of the inner pot.

12 13 TO COOK WHITE/BROWN RICE, BEANS (CONT.) TO COOK BEEF OR POULTRY Begin cooking BEEF or POULTRY by following steps 1 to 4 on page 7. 9 10 11 12

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When cooking is complete, the Turn the steam vent EXHAUST to Check food for doneness. If cooking Once serving is complete, press the keep warm pressure delay delay keep warm pressure timer setting timer setting delay keep warm pressure pressure cooker will beep 3 times release pressure. Open the lid by is complete, remove food for serving. button to turn the pressure cooker timer setting and automatically switch to KEEP turning it counterclockwise and off. Unplug from power outlet when WARM. Screen will read “00H0”. remove the lid. CAUTION: Hot steam not in use. will release when vent is opened. Plug the power cord into an available Press /KEEP WARM button. Press After the function has been selected, The pressure cooker will 120V AC wall outlet. the BEEF or POULTRY button. The the cooker will start automatically. automatically start building pressure. LED display will light up with each Once pressure is achieved, the function’s pressure level respective programmed time will begin to count time. down to “0”.

• Only use utensils safe for use on nonstick coatings. Metal utensils will damage the inner pot’s nonstick coating. CAUTION • To keep food warm in pressure cooker switch function to KEEP WARM. • You can press -/+ to set the cooking time from 25-40min (After 40 min, the timer will start a new cycle), and press PRESSURE SETTING for pressure levels: 3P/2P/1P (high/medium/low) is low pressure. After setting, press START/KEEP WARM button, the cooker will begin to operate.

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14 15 TO SLOW COOK TO COOK BEEF OR POULTRY (CONT.) The steam vent should be in EXHAUST when slow cooking Begin slow cooking by following steps 1 to 3 of “Pressure Cook” on page 8. 9 10 11

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delay keep warm pressure timer setting delay keep warm pressure timer setting When cooking is complete, the Check food for doneness. If cooking Once serving is complete, press the pressure cooker will beep 3 times is complete, remove food for serving. button to turn the pressure cooker and automatically switch to off. Unplug from power outlet when Turn the steam vent to the EXHAUST Plug the power cord into an available Press button. Press SLOW COOK Adjust slow cook time to desired KEEP WARM. Screen will read not in use. position. 120V AC wall outlet. button. The LED display will light up. cooking time. Press the /KEEP “00H0”. WARM button to begin the cooking process.

NOTE: cooking time can be adjusted from 2 hours to 9.5 hours.

• If you wish to choose the cooking time, press - or + to set the timer from 2 hours-9.5 hours. After 9.5 hours, the timer will start a new cycle. After • KEEP WARM allows food to be warm and ready for serving. However, do not leave food on KEEP WARM for longer than 12 hours. setting, press /KEEP WARM button. HELPFUL • The steam vent should be in EXHAUST position when slow cooking. HINTS NOTE

16 17 TO SLOW COOK (CONT.) TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER™ The steam vent should be in EXHAUST when slow cooking The steam vent should be in AIRTIGHT when using SAUTE-THEN-SIMMER

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The pressure cooker will When cooking is complete, the Check food for doneness. If cooking Once serving is complete, press the Place the cooking pot into the Plug the power cord into an available Press to turn on the cooker. Press SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER™ to automatically start adjusting cooking pressure cooker will beep 3 times and is complete, remove food for serving. button to turn the pressure cooker cooker and close the lid. 120V AC outlet. begin sautéing and allow the cooker temperature. Once temperature is automatically switch to KEEP WARM. off. Unplug from power outlet when to preheat for 5 minutes. achieved, the programmed time will Screen will read “00H0”. not in use. begin to count down to zero.

• Do not use the provided serving spatula to sauté. It is not intended to be used CAUTION in contact with high temperatures. Use a long-handled wooden or heat-safe spoon to stir food while sautéing. X

18 19 TO USE SAUTÉ-THEN-SIMMER™ (CONT.) TO STEAM The steam vent should be in EXHAUST when slow cooking 5 6 7 8 Begin slow cooking by following steps 1 to 3 of “Pressure Cook” on page 8.

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Add ingredients to be sautéed/ Using a long-handled wooden Add other called for ingredients and Close the lid securely. After a delay keep warm pressure timer setting browned to the inner pot. spoon, stir ingredients until sautéed/ liquid to the inner pot. few minutes, the cooker will browned to the desired level. DO NOT automatically switch to SIMMER. USE INCLUDED SERVING SPATULA WHILE SAUTÉING. Turn the steam vent to the EXHAUST Plug the power cord into an available Place the steam rack into the center Place food to be steamed on top position. 120V AC wall outlet. of the inner pot. of the steam rack. Place food in a 9 10 11 heatsafe bowl or dish then on rack

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• For smaller foods, or to increase steaming space, a heat-safe dish may be placed on top of the steam rack. The dish should be small enough that space After a few minutes, the cooker will Once the meal has cooked, the When finished serving, turn the remains between the edges of the dish and the inner pot to allow steam to reach food. HELPFUL automatically switch to SIMMER. cooker will beep and automatically cooker off by pressing twice and HINTS switch over to KEEP WARM. unplug the power cord.

20 21 TO STEAM (CONT.) MEASURING TABLES 8 9 10 11 Meat Pressurizing Table Rice Water Measurement Chart white white white rice steam steam rice steam rice APPROXIMATE SAFE INTERNAL UNCOOKED RICE WATER LINE COOKING TIMES MEAT COOKING TIME COOKED brown beans brown brown TEMPERATURE RICE INSIDE POT rice beans rice beans RICE YIELD low medium high rice WHITE RICE BROWN RICE low medium high low medium high

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delay keep warm pressure Chicken 15-20 Min. 165° 3 Rice Cooker Cups Line 3 6 Cups 16-19 Min. 34-38 Min. setting timer delay keep warm pressure delay keep warm pressure timer setting timer setting 4 Rice Cooker Cups Line 4 8 Cups 19-21 Min. 36-39 Min. Pork 20-25 Min. 160° Plug the power cord into an available Press button. Press STEAM After the function has been selected, When the water inside begins to 120V AC wall outlet. button. The LED display will light the cooker will start automatically. boil, the cooker will beep once. The 1 Rice Cooker Cup ¾ US Cups up. Press + or - to adjust time by 1 Steam time can set adjust 5-30 min. pressure cooker will automatically Minimum Cooking Capacity: 1 Cup Uncooked/2 Cups Cooked minute increments. start and the programmed time will Beef 20-25 MIn. 160° begin to count down to zero. 12 13 14 white rice steam • Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water, there is no need to increase the amount of water with a larger serving of vegetables.

brown • Steaming times may vary depending upon the cut of meat being used. rice beans low medium high • To ensure meat tastes its best, and to prevent possible illness, check that meat is completely cooked prior to serving. If it is not, simply place more water in the

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delay keep warm pressure setting • Above steaming charts are for reference only. Actual cooking times may vary. timer When cooking is complete, the Check food for doneness. If cooking Once serving is complete, press the pressure cooker will beep 3 times and is complete, remove food for serving. button to turn the pressure cooker NOTE automatically switch to KEEP WARM. off. Unplug from power outlet when Screen will read “00H0”. not in use.

22 23 AlwaysTO unplug CLEAN the cooker and allow it to cool completely before cleaning. AromaRECIPES Housewares Company © 2016

1 2 3 4 Chunky Beef Goulash with Sweet Hungarian Paprika

Ingredients 3 tablespoons flour 1. In a plastic bag, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Add beef pieces to the bag and seal, shaking to 1 ½ teaspoons salt coat beef with flour mixture. 1 teaspoon black pepper 2. Place oil in the inner pot and heat with SAUTE-THEN-SIMMER until hot. 1 lb. boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1 – inch pieces 3. Using tongs remove 1 /2 of the coated beef pieces from bag and place in the inner pot. Brown the 2 tablespoons olive oil beef on all sides. Remove browned beef and repeat with the remaining beef pieces. 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika 4. Return all beef to inner pot. Add paprika, bay leaf, tomatoes, garlic, onion and noodles. 14 ½ oz. can whole tomatoes with juice 5. Close lid and set vent to AIRTIGHT. Select KEEP WARM 3 times to cancel and to power on. Select 1 clove garlic, minced WHITE RICE. Press + twice to set time to 7 minutes. Remove the lid and valve cover. Remove the inner pot. Wash in Rinse and dry thoroughly. Repeat process with steam rack, if 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 6. When time has elapsed, unit will beep. Release steam by turning vent to EXHAUST. Use caution Wash the valve cover, lid top and warm, soapy water using a used. 14 ½ oz. can beef broth when releasing steam. underside with warm, soapy water sponge or dishcloth. 4 oz. wide egg noodles 7. Open lid and serve. using a sponge or dishcloth. • Remove Exhaust Valve and clean to prevent malfunction due to 5 6 clogging. • Remove valve cover located on the inside of lid to prevent NOTE malfunction due to clogging. • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or products Glazed Honey & Red Currant Chicken that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings.

white rice steam • Always make sure the outside of the inner pot is dry prior to use. If brown rice beans 1. Place oil in the inner pot and heat with SAUTE-THEN-SIMMER until hot. low medium high

slow beef Ingredients cook the inner pot is returned to the pressure cooker when wet, it may 2. Add shallots and sauté until tender. sauté -then- poultry simmer™ 2 tablespoons olive oil 3. Add mushrooms and rice stirring often for 5 - 7 minutes. keep warm damage this product, causing it to malfunction. delay pressure timer setting • Any other servicing should be performed by Aroma® Housewares 3 tablespoons shallots, chopped 4. Add broth and wine and stir again. Company. Contact Aroma® customer service at 1-800-276-6286, 8 ozs. Crimini mushrooms, sliced 5. Close lid and set vent to AIRTIGHT. Remove condensation collector to Wipe the body of the pressure 2 cups Arborio rice, uncooked Monday to Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM PST. 6. When time has elapsed, unit will beep. Release steam by turning vent to EXHAUST. Use caution drain and clean with warm soapy cooker clean with a damp cloth. 3 cups chicken broth when releasing steam. water. Rinse and return condensation Reassemble for next use. ¼ cup dry white wine 7. Open lid. Stir rice before serving, adding the parmesan to blend and melt. Serve right away. collector to the back of the cooker. • For even faster cleanup, the inner pot, spatula, ladle ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated HELPFUL and steam rack can be washed in the top rack of the HINTS dishwasher! 24 For additional pressure cooker recipes, or even to submit your own, visit our website at www.AromaCo.com 25 RECIPES RECIPES

Crimini Mushroom & White Wine Risotto Fresh Brussels Sprouts with White Wine Vinaigrette

Ingredients 1. Place oil in the inner pot and heat with SAUTE-THEN-SIMMER until hot. Ingredients 1. Slice bacon into thin strips and place in the inner pot. 2. Add shallots and sauté until tender. 2. Select SAUTE-THEN-SIMMER and brown bacon until crisp. Remove to a paper towel and 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 slices bacon 3. Add mushrooms and rice stirring often for 5 - 7 minutes. crumble when cool. Set aside. 3 tablespoons shallots, peeled, chopped 1 lb. fresh Brussel sprouts, cleaned and halved 4. Add broth and wine and stir again. 3. Add the sprouts to the bacon drippings and stir often. Discard any excess dripping and add 1 cup 8 oz. crimini mushrooms, wiped clean, sliced ¼ cup olive oil 5. Close lid and set vent to AIRTIGHT. of water. 2 cups Arborio rice, uncooked 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 6. When time has elapsed, unit will beep. Release steam by turning vent to EXHAUST. 4. Close lid and set vent to AIRTIGHT. Select KEEP WARM to cancel and select PRESSURE 3 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon salt Use caution when releasing steam. SETTING. Use +/- to set to 2P:04 ( medium pressure; 4 minutes). 1 cup dry white wine ½ teaspoon black pepper 7. Open lid. Stir rice before serving, adding the parmesan to blend and melt. Serve right away. 5. When time has elapsed, unit will beep. Release steam by turning vent to EXHAUST. Use caution ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated ½ cup water chestnuts, thinly sliced when releasing steam. 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped 6. Spoon sprouts into a serving bowl. 7. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add water chestnuts and onions and pour over sprouts. 8. Top with bacon crumbles and serve while warm or cover and chill for 4 hours. Mediterranean Lamb Medallions with Couscous 1. Place the oil in the inner pot and heat with MEAT or POULTRY until hot. Golden Caramelized Onion Soup with Gruyere Cheese Ingredients 2. Rub the pepper over the lamb and place the meat in the cooker, browning on all sides in the oil. 2 tablespoons olive oil 3. Add the chicken broth, herbs and green pepper. 1. Place the butter in the inner pot and heat with MEAT or POULTRY setting to melt. ¼ teaspoon black pepper 4. Turn the pressure cooker off. Ingredients 2. Add the onions and sauté until golden brown and caramelized. 1½ lbs. boneless lamb loin 5. Close the lid securely and set the steam vent to “AIRTIGHT.” 1 tablespoons butter 3. Add the sherry, broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper. 1 cup chicken broth 6. Set to high pressure (3P) and cook for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the meat’s internal temperature 1 medium yellow onions, peeled, thinly sliced 4. Close the lid securely and set the steam vent to the “AIRTIGHT” position. ½ teaspoon dried thyme registers 150°F. ¼ cup sherry 5. Set to High Pressure and cook for 4 minutes. ½ teaspoon ground marjoram 7. Release the pressure. Remove the lid, remove lamb and let stand for 10 minutes. Slice. 4 cups beef broth 6. Release the pressure and ladle the soup into bowls. ½ teaspoon ground sage 8. Add water, if needed, to equal 2 cups of liquid in the inner pot. Bring to a boil on Steam. 1 bay leaf 7. Top each with a generous portion of cheese before serving. 2 teaspoons fresh mint, chopped, divided 9. Add the couscous. Cover and turn off. Let stand about 5 minutes until the liquid has been ¼ teaspoon salt 1 green pepper, cored and roughly chopped absorbed. ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 cups instant couscous, uncooked 10. Serve the lamb slices over the couscous. ¾ cups Gruyere cheese, shredded (or use Swiss cheese)

26 For additional pressure cooker recipes, or even to submit your own, visit our website at www.AromaCo.com For additional pressure cooker recipes, or even to submit your own, visit our website at www.AromaCo.com 27 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE & SUPPORT Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in In the event of a warranty claim, or if service is required for this product, please material and workmanship for five years from provable date of purchase in contact Aroma® customer service toll-free at: the United States. 1-800-276-6286 Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or M-F, 8:30AM-4:30PM, Pacific Time replace, at its option, defective parts at no charge, provided the product is returned, freight prepaid with proof of purchase and U.S. $20.00 for Or we can be reached online at [email protected]. shipping and handling charges payable to Aroma Housewares Company. Before returning an item, please call the toll free number below for a return For your records, we recommend stapling your sales receipt to this page along with authorization number. Allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping. a written record of the following:

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