Aroma ARC-1000 Professional Rice Cooker/Food Steamer

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Product Features

• Multiple cooking functions: white rice, brown rice, quick rice, smart steam, keep-warm, delay timer. 4 to 20 cups of cooked rice.
• Sensor-Logic Technology - on-board micro computer.
• Detachable condensation collector channels excess moisture away from rice for lighter, fresher results.
• Steam tray fits conveniently into the non-stick inner pot for quick, delicious all-in-one meals.
• Includes steam tray, serving spatula, soup ladle & measuring cup. 2 year warranty.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001LW3GOI
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,736 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Product Description

Delay Timer: Set the time rice will finish cooking, up to 15 hours in advance. Quick Rice Feature: Cooks rice 25-50% faster by shortening soaking and warming cycles. A healthy solution for today's families who are always on the go. Specialized functions for brown rice and white rice adjust the time and temperature for these very different rice varieties. Built-in chime alerts you when cooking is complete. SesorLogic Technology: On-board micro-computer thinks for itself and adjusts time and temperature to guarantee perfectly cooked rice. Recipe booklet with many delicious recipes included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does great with rice and more, January 2, 2009

By	Dawn (near Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

I wanted a rice cooker that specifically had a brown rice function since we love brown rice but it can be so hard to cook it well other ways (I've tried stovetop, pressure cooker, and baking in the oven).

So far, I'm thrilled - the brown rice was amazing, first try; I've also done bulgur and quinoa using the white rice setting and both have been perfect with no adjustments. I love that the pot is non-stick and that the condensation from the lid is caught in a reservoir - it doesn't go down the side of the pot or inside where it's going to damage the cooker itself.

Delay timer is also extremely helpful - if I know I want dinner at six, I can set the cooker up any time (allowing for cooking time) and have the rice ready right on time without having to think about it. The cooking cycle is long but worth it for the results.

One caveat - whatever you are cooking will crust to the bottom the longer you leave it on "keep warm" - I suggest you turn it off as soon as it's done. It will remain warm in the pot for a time with the lid closed anyway. And if you use the delay timer, you can schedule it to be done right on time anyway.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great rice cooker for the money, June 4, 2009

By	Dark Helmet (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

I picked this cooker up from Costco for under thirty bucks. If you don't want to spend a lot on a computerized rice cooker, this is the one for you. It's the cheapest fuzzy logic rice cooker on the market, but still makes great rice. It doesn't have a bunch of extra functions you'd never use, just white rice, brown rice, quick rice, and steam cook.

You have to play around a little with the amount of water when cooking the rice. If it's too dry, just add a little bit more water and leave it in keep warm mode for about 15 minutes. If you're planning on using keep warm mode, you also have to add a bit more water to keep the rice from burning to the bottom.

I've used mine for everything from steaming veggies to making steel cut oats. One thing I particularly like is that when you set the timer for steaming, it doesn't start counting down until the water is actually boiling.

The only thing I'd like better was if there were extra internal bowls available. I had originally bought this one thinking to use it until I got a more expensive rice cooker, but that purchase has been put on hold indefinitely simply because this one works so well.

To make steel cut oats, I use the brown rice function due to the long soaking time. Just add 4 cups water to every 1 cup of oats. Also add pat of butter or a bit of oil to the water to keep it from boiling over, and a pinch of salt. You can add raisins or other dried fruit if you like. I usually make a double batch, and it comes out perfect every time. Perfectly cooked with that unique chewy steel cut oat texture. No more soaking and making it on the stove for me.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great rice cooker, March 26, 2009

By	C. Alonzo "cheap pinoy" (Somerville, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I think this rice cooker is great, although we've only cooked white rice so far. The "quick rice" option is indeed a few minutes quicker, and we can't really tell any difference between the quick cooked rice and the result of the regular "white rice" program.

I agree that the reservoir for condensed water is a smart feature. I also like that there is a holder for the rice spoon on the side of the rice cooker. That should discourage users from leaving the plastic spoon inside and letting it melt on the teflon.

I also second the advice for unplugging the rice cooker after it is done cooking. The body is insulated well enough that the rice will easily stay warm during your meal. That'll save you some electricity too.

I only wish that the power cord could be detached from the body so that it is easier to bring to the table for dinner.

*We got this for cheaper at Costco, ~$40.