Aroma ARC-363-1NGB Rice Cooker 6 Cup
- 3 cups uncooked, 6 cups cooked rice capacity
- 300 watts at 120 volts, corded electric
- One-touch operation with automatic keep warm
- Rice and steam at once using the removable steam tray
- Tempered glass lid for viewing while cooking
- Nonstick aluminum cooking pot, hand wash only
- 10.3 x 8.3 x 7.9 inches, 3 pounds
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact cooker for small households that want rice and steamed food from one pot. The nonstick pot is hand wash only, so it needs a gentler cleanup routine than a dishwasher-safe model.
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ASIN: B01BUL7FJ6Model: ARC-363-1NGBCategory: Rice Cookers
Overview
A small household that cooks rice a few times a week gets a single countertop appliance that boils rice in the lower pot while a tray above steams vegetables or dumplings. The one-touch lever starts the cycle, the element holds temperature for keep warm afterward, and the glass lid lets you watch without lifting it. The nonstick pot lifts out for hand washing.
Cooking rice and steaming food in the same cycle is the reason to own this unit, since one pot replaces two and the steam tray rests above the grain. The trade comes in capacity and cleanup: it handles a modest batch, and the pot cannot go in a dishwasher, so every use ends with a hand wash.
Who it's for
Someone with limited counter space who wants rice and a steamed side from one appliance and does not mind washing the pot by hand. A bigger household feeding several people at once will run out of capacity before the pot is full.
Pros and cons
- Rice and steam in the same cycle
- One-touch lever starts cooking
- Automatic keep warm after the cycle
- Glass lid shows the food inside
- Nonstick pot is hand wash only
- No delay timer or programmed settings
- Capacity suits small batches only
- Steam tray and accessories not listed
Performance notes
A single heating element under the pot brings water to a boil, and the thermostat drops the unit to a low hold once the water is gone, which is what starts keep warm. Because the steam tray shares that same heat, timing depends on how much food rests above the rice, and a full upper tray slows the cook.
Specifications
| Brand | Aroma |
|---|---|
| Model | ARC-363-1NGB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 3 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 10.3 × 8.3 × 7.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 3 cups |
| Wattage | 300 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Lid Material | Glass |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Rice cooker, manual |
| Other details | |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Automatic Keep Warm, One-Touch Operation |
Frequently asked questions
What do I need before using the Aroma ARC-363-1NGB for the first time?
The box holds the cooker body and a manual, so plan on washing the nonstick pot and steam tray by hand before the first batch. It runs on a standard 120 volt corded outlet and needs counter clearance for the glass lid to open.
Can I cook rice and steam food at the same time in this Aroma cooker?
Yes. The removable steam tray rests above the pot, so vegetables or dumplings steam while the rice cooks below, which cuts the cooking and cleanup into one cycle.
Is the inner pot dishwasher safe?
No. The care instructions call for hand washing, and the nonstick aluminum surface should be cleaned with a soft sponge rather than abrasive pads.
Does the Aroma ARC-363-1NGB switch itself to keep warm?
Yes. Automatic keep warm is one of the listed features, and it engages after the one-touch cycle finishes so the rice stays ready to serve.
Is this rice cooker a smart appliance?
No. It is listed as not smart home compatible, so there is no app control or voice assistant pairing; everything runs from the lever on the unit.