Introduzzjoni
This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the safe and efficient operation of your AROMA Professional Digital Rice Cooker Multicooker, Model ARC-954SBD. Please read all instructions carefully before first use and retain this manual for future reference.

Immaġni: Quddiem view of the AROMA Professional Digital Rice Cooker Multicooker ARC-954SBD, showcasinil-barra tal-istainless steel u l-pannell tal-kontroll diġitali tiegħu.
Salvagwardji Importanti
Always follow basic safety precautions when using electrical appliances to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury.
- Aqra l-istruzzjonijiet kollha qabel l-użu.
- Tmissx uċuħ sħan. Uża manki jew pumi.
- Uża biss fuq wiċċ livell, niexef u reżistenti għas-sħana.
- Biex tipproteġi kontra xokk elettriku, m'għandekx tgħaddas il-korda, il-plagg, jew l-apparat fl-ilma jew likwidu ieħor.
- Superviżjoni mill-qrib hija meħtieġa meta l-apparat jintuża minn jew ħdejn it-tfal.
- Spluggja mill-iżbokk meta ma tkunx qed tuża u qabel tnaddaf. Ħallih jiksaħ qabel ma tpoġġi jew tneħħi l-partijiet, u qabel tnaddaf l-apparat.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact AROMA customer service for examination, repair, or adjustment.
- L-użu ta 'aċċessorji aċċessorji mhux irrakkomandati mill-manifattur tat-tagħmir jista' jirriżulta f'nar, xokk elettriku, jew korriment.
- Tużax barra.
- Tħallix il-korda tmiss uċuħ sħan jew tistrieħ fuq it-tarf ta 'bank jew mejda.
- Tpoġġix fuq jew ħdejn burner tal-gass sħun jew elettriku, jew f'forn imsaħħan.
- Tużax l-apparat għal użu ieħor minbarra dak maħsub għalih.
- Għandha tintuża kawtela kbira meta tiċċaqlaq apparat li jkun fih żejt jaħraq jew likwidi oħra jaħarqu.
- Dejjem waħħal il-plagg mal-apparat l-ewwel, imbagħad daħħal il-korda fis-sokit tal-ħajt. Biex tiskonnettja, itfi kwalunkwe kontroll, imbagħad neħħi l-plagg mis-sokit tal-ħajt.
- The appliance should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances. If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, this appliance may not operate properly.
- Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry before use. If the inner pot is returned to the cooker when wet, it may damage or cause the product to malfunction.
- Oqgħod attent ħafna meta tiftaħ l-għatu waqt jew wara t-tisjir. Il-fwar jaħraq jaħrab u jista' jikkawża smit.
- Food that should not be immersed in water, such as whole eggs, should not be cooked in this appliance.
- Do not use the inner pot on a stovetop or other heating element.
- Dan l-apparat huwa għall-użu fid-dar biss.
Identifikazzjoni tal-Partijiet
Familiarize yourself with the components of your AROMA Multicooker.

Immaġni: Splodiet view of the AROMA ARC-954SBD showing the main unit, nonstick inner pot, serving spatula, rice measuring cup, and removable steam tray.
- Unità Prinċipali: The primary housing of the multicooker with the control panel.
- Borma tat-Tisjir ta' Ġewwa: Nonstick pot for cooking rice, grains, and other dishes.
- Trej tal-fwar: For steaming vegetables, meats, and other foods.
- Tazza tal-kejl tar-ross: Standard cup for measuring uncooked rice (approximately 3/4 U.S. cup).
- Spatula tas-Servizz: Designed for serving cooked rice without damaging the nonstick coating.
- Għatu: Seals the cooking pot to retain heat and moisture.
- Panel tal-Kontroll: Jinkludi wiri diġitali u buttuni tal-funzjoni.
Qabel l-Ewwel Użu
Before using your AROMA Multicooker for the first time, please follow these steps:
- Neħħi l-materjali tal-ippakkjar, l-istikers, u l- tags mill-apparat.
- Aħsel il-borma tat-tisjir ta’ ġewwa, it-trej tal-fwar, it-tazza tal-kejl tar-ross, u l-ispatula tas-servizz f’ilma sħun bis-sapun. Laħlaħ sew u nixxef kompletament.
- Imsaħ il-barra tal-qafas tal-kuker b'reklamaramp drapp. Tgħaddix il-korp tal-cooker fl-ilma.
- Kun żgur li l-partijiet kollha huma niexfa qabel l-assemblaġġ u l-użu.
Setup
To set up your multicooker for operation:
- Place the multicooker on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface.
- Ensure the inner cooking pot is clean and dry, then place it inside the main unit.
- Agħlaq l-għatu sew.
- Plug the power cord into a 120V AC wall outlet. The cooker will beep and the display will show four dashes (----).
Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi
Your AROMA Multicooker features multiple cooking functions for various dishes.
Operazzjoni Ġenerali
- Power On/Off: Press the "Keep Warm/Off" button to turn the unit on or off.
- Għażla tal-Funzjoni: Press the desired function button (e.g., "White Rice", "Brown Rice", "Steam", "Slow Cook", "Sauté-Then-Simmer", "Oatmeal", "Quinoa", "Quick Rice").
- Aġġustament tal-Timer: Use the "+" and "-" buttons to adjust cooking times for functions like Steam, Slow Cook, or Delay Timer.
- Żomm sħun awtomatiku: After most cooking cycles, the unit will automatically switch to "Keep Warm" mode.
Cooking Rice (White & Brown)
- Using the provided measuring cup, measure the desired amount of rice. Rinse rice thoroughly until the water runs clear.
- Poġġi r-ross maħsul fil-borma tat-tisjir ta' ġewwa.
- Add water to the inner pot according to the water line markings corresponding to the number of cups of uncooked rice. For example, for 2 cups of uncooked white rice, fill water to the "2" line for white rice.
- Agħlaq l-għatu sew.
- Press the "White Rice" or "Brown Rice" button. The cooker will automatically adjust cooking time.
- Once cooking is complete, the cooker will beep and switch to "Keep Warm". For best results, allow rice to rest on "Keep Warm" for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Image: A chart detailing water-to-rice ratios, cook times, and cooked yields for white rice using the included measuring cup.
Nota: The included rice measuring cup is approximately 3/4 U.S. cup (180ml). Always use this cup for accurate measurements.
Fwar
- Add approximately 1.5 cups of water to the inner cooking pot.
- Poġġi t-trej tal-fwar fil-borma ta’ ġewwa.
- Arrange food evenly on the steam tray.
- Agħlaq l-għatu sew.
- Press the "Steam" button. The display will show "0:00".
- Use the "+" or "-" buttons to adjust the steaming time. The time will increase/decrease in 1-minute increments up to 30 minutes.
- Once the desired time is set, the cooker will begin steaming.
- When the timer expires, the cooker will beep and switch to "Keep Warm".
Tisjir Simultanju: You can steam food while cooking rice. Add rice and water to the inner pot as usual, then place the steam tray with food on top. Select the appropriate rice function. The steaming will occur during the rice cooking cycle.
Cook bil-mod
- Żid l-ingredjenti mal-borma ta’ ġewwa tat-tisjir.
- Agħlaq l-għatu sew.
- Press the "Slow Cook" button. The display will show "2:00" (default 2 hours).
- Use the "+" or "-" buttons to adjust the slow cooking time (from 2 to 10 hours).
- Once the desired time is set, the cooker will begin slow cooking.
- When the timer expires, the cooker will beep and switch to "Keep Warm".
Sauté-Then-Simmer™ (STS)
The Sauté-Then-Simmer™ function allows you to sauté ingredients at high heat and then automatically switch to a simmer once liquid is added. This is ideal for dishes like risotto, pilaf, or chili.

Image: Visual explanation of the Sauté-Then-Simmer function: sautéing at high heat, automatic switch to simmer upon liquid addition, and automatic keep warm when done.
- Add a small amount of oil to the inner cooking pot.
- Press the "Sauté-Then-Simmer" button. The cooker will begin heating.
- Add ingredients for sautéing (e.g., onions, garlic, meat). Stir occasionally.
- Once ingredients are sautéed to your preference, add liquid (e.g., broth, water, sauce). The cooker will automatically switch to simmer mode.
- Add remaining ingredients (e.g., rice, pasta).
- Close the lid securely. The cooker will continue to cook until the liquid is absorbed, then switch to "Keep Warm".
Oatmeal & Quinoa
These functions are optimized for cooking oatmeal and quinoa. Follow package instructions for specific water-to-grain ratios.
- Add desired amount of oatmeal or quinoa and water to the inner cooking pot.
- Agħlaq l-għatu sew.
- Press the "Oatmeal" or "Quinoa" button. The cooker will begin cooking.
- Once cooking is complete, the cooker will beep and switch to "Keep Warm".
Ross malajr
The "Quick Rice" function reduces cooking time for white rice by up to 50%.
- Measure and rinse white rice. Place in the inner cooking pot with the appropriate amount of water.
- Agħlaq l-għatu sew.
- Press the "Quick Rice" button. The cooker will begin cooking.
- Once cooking is complete, the cooker will beep and switch to "Keep Warm".
Timer tad-Dewmien
The "Delay Timer" allows you to program the cooker to start cooking at a later time, with a delay of up to 15 hours.
- Add rice and water to the inner cooking pot.
- Agħlaq l-għatu sew.
- Press the "Delay Timer" button. The display will show "2:00" (default 2 hours).
- Use the "+" or "-" buttons to adjust the desired delay time (from 2 to 15 hours).
- After setting the delay time, press the desired cooking function button (e.g., "White Rice", "Brown Rice", "Oatmeal", "Quinoa"). The timer will count down, and then the cooker will automatically begin the selected cooking cycle.
Manutenzjoni u Tindif
Tindif u manutenzjoni xierqa jiżguraw il-lonġevità u l-prestazzjoni ottimali tal-multicooker tiegħek.
Cleaning the Inner Pot and Accessories
- Dejjem aqla 'l-cooker u ħalliha tiksaħ kompletament qabel tnaddaf.
- Wash the inner cooking pot, steam tray, rice measuring cup, and serving spatula in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly.
- For stubborn food residue, fill the inner pot with warm, soapy water and let it soak for 10-15 minutes before cleaning.
- The inner pot and accessories are dishwasher safe (top rack recommended).
- Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads, as these can damage the nonstick coating.
Tindif tal-Korp tal-Cooker
- Imsaħ il-barra tal-qafas tal-kuker b'reklamaramp drapp.
- Never immerse the cooker body in water or any other liquid.
- Ensure the heating plate and control panel are clean and dry.
Ħażna
- Kun żgur li l-partijiet kollha jkunu nodfa u niexfa qabel ma taħżen.
- Store the multicooker in a cool, dry place.
- Tkebbebx issikkat il-korda tad-dawl madwar l-apparat.
Issolvi l-problemi
If your multicooker is not functioning as expected, please consult the following table before contacting customer support.
| Problema | Kawża Possibbli | Soluzzjoni |
|---|---|---|
| Il-kuker ma jixgħelx. | Korda tad-dawl mhux imdaħħla. | Ensure power cord is securely plugged into a working electrical outlet. |
| Rice is too dry/hard. | Not enough water; rice not rinsed; lid opened during cooking. | Add slightly more water next time; rinse rice thoroughly; do not open lid during cooking. |
| Rice is too wet/mushy. | Wisq ilma; ross mhux maħsul. | Naqqas l-ilma ftit il-ħin li jmiss; laħlaħ ir-ross sew. |
| Il-fwar joħroġ mill-għatu waqt it-tisjir. | Lid not properly closed; lid gasket dirty or damaged. | Ensure lid is securely closed; clean or replace lid gasket if necessary. |
| "Keep Warm" light is on, but rice is not cooked. | Cooker was accidentally switched to "Keep Warm" mode. | Press the desired cooking function button to restart the cooking cycle. |
Speċifikazzjonijiet
| Karatteristika | Dettall |
|---|---|
| Numru tal-Mudell | ARC-954SBD |
| Kapaċità | 4-Cup Uncooked / 8-Cup Cooked (2.5 Liters) |
| Dimensjonijiet (D x W x H) | 9"D x 8.5"W x 9.13"H |
| Sors tal-Enerġija | Corded Elettriku |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Wattage | 500 watt |
| Materjal | Stainless Steel Exterior, Nonstick Inner Pot |
| Materjal għatu | Plastik |
| Piż tal-oġġett | 4.41 Liri |
| Karatteristiċi Speċjali | Automatic Keep Warm, Non-Stick, Programmable, Timer, Sauté-Then-Simmer™ |
| Kura tal-Prodott | Hand Wash (Inner Pot & Accessories are dishwasher safe) |
| UPC | 021241169547 |
Garanzija u Appoġġ
AROMA Housewares products are backed by a limited warranty. For specific warranty details, product registration, or technical support, please visit the official AROMA Housewares websit jew ikkuntattja lis-servizz tal-konsumatur tagħhom.
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