Problem Possible cause Solution
The ‘water tank
empty’ light goes on
even though there is
enough water in the
water tank.
There is too much scale on
the heating element.
Descale the water tank. See section
‘Descaling’ in chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
The Aroma Infuser
has limited or no
effect.
You did not put enough herbs
in the Aroma Infuser.
Put more herbs in the Aroma Infuser.
You did not put the right
types of herbs in the Aroma
Infuser.
Put herbs with a strong aroma in the
Aroma Infuser. See the food steaming
table in chapter ‘Food table and steaming
tips’.
You ate the food quite a long
time after you had prepared
it.
Eat the food right after you have
prepared it.
There is foam on the
water in the water
tank or in the drip
tray.
Foam may develop when
proteins end up in the water
in the water tank or when
residues of cleaning agents
stay behind in the water tank.
Clean the water tank. See chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance.
Food table and steaming tips
- For recipes, please see the recipe booklet or visit our website www.philips.com/kitchen.
- The steaming times mentioned in the table below are only an indication. Steaming times may
vary depending on the size of the food pieces, the spaces between the food in the steaming
basket, the amount of food in the basket, the freshness of the food and your personal
preference.
Food steaming table
Food to be
steamed
Amount Steaming time
(min)
Suggested herbs/spices for
Aroma Infuser
Asparagus 500g 15-20 Thyme, basil, lemon
Baby corn 200g 5-8 Chives, chilli, paprika
Green beans 500g 15-20 Parsley, lemon, garlic
Broccoli 400g 20 Garlic, crushed red chilli,
tarragon
Carrots 500g 20 Parsley, dry mustard, chives
Cauliower orets 400g 20 Rosemary, basil, tarragon
Celeriac (in cubes) 300g 15-20 Cumin, white pepper, chilli
Chicken leg 1pc 25 Black pepper, lemon, paprika
Corncob 500g 30-40 Parsley, garlic, chives
Courgette (sliced) 500g 10 Dill, sage, rosemary
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