AROMA AFS-188 2-Tier Food Steamer 5 Qt
- 5 quart capacity, two steam tiers
- 60 minute dial timer with auto shutoff
- Steam in under a minute, per the maker
- Two steam trays, lid and drip tray included
- Dishwasher safe trays and accessories
- 3.1 lb, plastic and stainless steel build
- 1 year warranty
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A simple dial-timer steamer that cooks a full meal in two stacked trays at once. Wattage and water reservoir size are not listed, so the speed claims rest on the maker alone.
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ASIN: B0BFK1MMLVModel: AFS-188Category: Food Steamers
Overview
A family cook who wants vegetables and a protein done together gets two stacked trays over one steam source on this AROMA electric steamer. A turn of the dial sets the time, steam builds fast, and the unit shuts itself off when the timer runs out.
Hands-off timing is the strength: set the dial, walk away, and the steamer switches off on its own. Power, water capacity and run time per fill are missing from the listing, so it is hard to judge how long a large batch can go before a refill.
Who it's for
Weeknight cooks steaming a whole meal at once will use both tiers well. Someone wanting a rice cooker or a pressure cooker should look at a different appliance.
Pros and cons
- Two tiers steam different foods together
- Auto shutoff when the timer ends
- Parts go in the dishwasher
- Disassembles to store under the counter
- Wattage not listed
- Dial timer, no digital presets
- Plastic and steel split across parts unclear
- Short one year warranty
Performance notes
Steam output governs cooking speed, and the maker says the design builds a large amount of steam quickly. Stacking means steam passes through the lower tray before reaching the upper one, so loading order changes how evenly each tier cooks. The mechanical dial ends cooking on time but cannot adjust heat.
Specifications
| Brand | AROMA |
|---|---|
| Model | AFS-188 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 3.1 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 5 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic, Stainless Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Two steam trays, lid, drip tray |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Number of tiers | 2 |
| Item Type Name | Electric Steamer |
| Timer | Up to 60 minutes with auto shutoff |
| Product care instructions | Dishwasher safe |
Frequently asked questions
Does the AROMA AFS-188 need any setup before first use?
No installation is involved. It is a countertop electric steamer: stack the drip tray, the two steam trays and the lid, then set the dial. Water fill guidance is not given in the listing.
Can I steam two foods at once in the AROMA AFS-188?
Yes. The two-tier design is meant for steaming different foods at the same time.
Is the AROMA AFS-188 a rice cooker?
It is listed as a food steamer with steam trays. No rice bowl or rice cooking function is listed.
How do I store the AROMA AFS-188?
The steam trays and accessories come apart, and the maker says they store compactly under the countertop.