Aroma 20 Cup Digital Multicooker & Rice Cooker - Stainless Steel: 5 Settings, Automatic Keep Warm, Nonstick, 700W

A: No, the inner lid isn’t removable. I wipe it down after each use and make sure I get the moisture out from under the inner seal. I’ve had mine for well over a year and this has worked fine for removing all the excess moisture.

A: I have had a similar model for almost 20 years. It is easy to clean the inside of the lid with a dishrag and remove any residue from the seal. Definitely don't close it with water in the inner seal.

A: I have had a similar model for almost 20 years, and RayRay and the manufacturer are correct. Just wipe it with a soapy dishrag or some vinegar and make sure the inner seal doesn't stay wet.

A: The inner lid is not removable. We recommend using a gentle cleaning solution (soap, water and vinegar) to clean it off between uses.

A: Is it 20 cups uncooked rice or 20 cups cooked rice?

A: Hi cesbernie, feel free to contact Aroma Customer Service at 1-800-276-6286 x 1 Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm PST or email Customerservice@AromaCo.com to receive a copy of the instruction manual.

A: I have a similar model that is excellent at slowly caramelizing onions on low heat. I can also get some brown on meat before stewing and saute a mirepoix for sauces. But it won't deep fry or stir fry.

A: Hello, Thank you for contacting Aroma Housewares. The unit does not get to a high enough temperature to fry in. You can steam cook meat or use the slow cook function to make soups and stews. You can also go to our online website and there are recipes provided for other meals that can be prepared in our unit. Should you like to speak to one of you customer service team members they are available M-F from 8:30am-4:30pm PST and can be reached at 1-800-276-6286 ext. 1. They would be more than happy to assist with any other questions or concerns you may have with the unit. Regards, Anthony Macalintal Customer Support Specialist Aroma Housewares Co. www.aromaco.com

A: Hello, Thank you for contacting Aroma Housewares. With this unit the slow cook is preset on a high temperature there would be no low setting. If you do have a recipe you would revert to the high temperature cooking times. Should you have further questions or concerns please feel free to contact our customer service team. They are in the office M-F from 8:30am - 4:30pm PST and can be reached at 1-800-276-6286 ext. 1. Thank you, Anthony Macalintal Customer Support Specialist Aroma Housewares Co. www.aromaco.com

A: I am disappointed--my older model has both high and low slow cook. Would it be effective to cook a dish on high slow cook and just let it go on the "keep warm" setting if you are not back from work?

A: Yes, ours also had that chemical stink - we returned it because it didn't go away after trying to use it several times. We've had several Aroma rice cookers in different sizes before this one, and none of them ever had any smell at all.

A: Hello, Thank you for contacting Aroma Housewares. Should you still have an odor with your unit. One trouble shoot to try to clean the inner pot as well as lid. You can add two cups of water along with 1 cup of a white or distilled vinegar. Set the unit to steam for 20-25 minutes. Once done wipe down lid with a cloth or paper towel. This will help clean off the lid as well as the silicon gasket. Should you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at customerservice@aromaco.com or call at 1-800-276-6286 ext. 1 M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM PST. You can ask to speak to me directly or any one of our knowledgeable representatives would be more than happy to assist as well. Kind Regards, Anthony Macalintal Aroma Housewares Customer Support Specialist

A: Cooks perfect as long as you follow directions on the amount of water.

A: This Aroma rice cooker comes with Sensor Logic technology that is designed to cook rice without overcooking as long as the suggested amount of water is added to the rice.

A: No liquid oozes. There is a clear plastic cup on the back that catches in water from the steam.

A: Hi PilarMastra, It is normal to have steam coming out while cooking. If there is too much water or if the rice is not rinsed, this can cause the steam to have excess starch.

A: The capacity is 20 cups cooked rice.

A: Hello, Presoaked barley generally cooks in 25 to 30 minutes and for Pearl barley 40 to 60 minutes as well for hulled barley. Thank You, Aroma Customer Support

A: Hello, Thank you for your question. We do have an Aroma SmartCarb rice cooker. However it is not sold through Target but through other retailers. Should you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to our customer support team. They are available M-F from 8:00am-4:30pm PST and can be reached at 1-800-276-6286. Regards, Aroma Housewares Co. Customer Support Specialist