When and how should I descale my Philips steamer?

Fill the water tank with white vinegar (8% acetic acid) up to the maximum level. Do not use any other kind of descaler.

Put the drip tray, the steaming bowls and the soup/rice bowl on the base properly.

Put the lid on top the soup/rice bowl.

Put the plug in the wall socket.

Press the menu button for carrots and the + button to let the appliance operate for 25 minutes.

Note: If the vinegar starts to boil over the edge of the base, unplug the steamer and reduce the amount of vinegar.

When the steamer switches to the keep warm function after 25 minutes, unplug it and let the vinegar cool down completely. Empty the water tank afterwards.

Rinse the water tank with cold water several times.

Note: Repeat the procedure if there is still some scale in the water tank.