How to fix a milk frother that runs out steam after a few seconds of use?
1503075
I assume you have a stainless steel cup for frothing...if not, then you should get one, as they are the best vehicle for frothing. If you do have the right cup, just put about one inch of milk (skim milk works the BEST) in the cup....make sure the tip of the frother is almost touching the bottom, turn the frother knob all the way on and then slowly lower the cup so the frother gets higher and higher in the cup until it almost reaches the top of the milk...you should get a great froth in just a matter of seconds. I will add that this DeLonghi is one of the best machines that I have had for frothing. Hope this helps. I assume you have a stainless steel cup for frothing...if not, then you should get one, as they are the best vehicle for frothing. If you do have the right cup, just put about one inch of milk (skim milk works the BEST) in the cup....make sure the tip of the frother is almost touching the bottom, turn the frother knob all the way on and then slowly lower the cup so the frother gets higher and higher in the cup until it almost reaches the top of the milk...you should get a great froth in just a matter of seconds. I will add that this DeLonghi is one of the best machines that I have had for... » Read More I assume you have a stainless steel cup for frothing...if not, then you should get one, as they are the best vehicle for frothing. If you do have the right cup, just put about one inch of milk (skim milk works the BEST) in the cup....make sure the tip of the frother is almost touching the bottom, turn the frother knob all the way on and then slowly lower the cup so the frother gets higher and higher in the cup until it almost reaches the top of the milk...you should get a great froth in just a matter of seconds. I will add that this DeLonghi is one of the best machines that I have had for frothing. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1503076
I do not have any issues with the milk steamer, I do start it after the double expresso, so it build it the steam form the pressure of the coffee.If that is how you do it as well, then maybe your machine is having a issue with the water pipe. hope this helps :O)
1503077
Maybe you are opening the steamer knob too far; when I am frothing I only open the knob about 1/3.
1503078
sorry I did not like the product first one the on off button did not work correctly the second one that I reordered the frother did not work Beautiful to look at yet disappointed with the quality of the machine bummed
1385107
That would be a very bad idea, IMO. It's not meant to function as a milk steamer, and you'd almost certainly gum up the works, perhaps beyond repair. Personally, I heat my milk in the microwave; doesn't froth it of course but gives it a nice flavor.
149318
Sometimes mine does that now that it is older. I simply remove it and put it back on and it always works. I am assuming you mean the frother and not the other one that heats.
943390
I fill a coffee cup approx 3/4 of the way with 2% milk (froths more than Vit D). I put it under the steamer for 1 minute - after 1 minute I pull the mug down so that the tip of the steamer (where the steam comes out) sits at the top of the milk and froths until it reaches the top of the mug........ I get about 2-3 teaspoons of froth this way......if you want more froth use less milk in the mug. I hope this helps!!
1821934
How long do you steam the milk? If you like it really hot, you can always microwave it after you froth it. Or you can just steam it longer. Also make sure you let the steam build up after switching it from the drip. Hope this helps!
1570512
I believe the frother is made of metal and has a removable spongy sleeve, which I never use. The metal tip can be screwed off and cleaned separately.
2111635
Probably its not hooked properly. There is only one outlet. If it "shoots all over" , milk is coming out of the attachment which is not hooked as the lower part need to snap in for the steam cleaning after you are done. What I have seen that temperature of froth is pretty low as compared to espersso. I end of microwaving the cup prior to making coffee as the steam wand does not make a nice froth like carafe. Catch 22: good froth but low temperature. Nevertheless, make sure carefe is hooked BOTH inlet at the top and lower part. You should hear a snap sound. Good luck
1582201
After frothing your milk take off the plastic piece, wipe it all down, then give the steamer a final blast of steam to remove any residual milk from inside the steaming wand.
716626
This is the one I like most of all. Do you recall letting water or milk go over the metal, into the motor part of it? I'm thinking that that could be a reason why it stops working... Have you ever tried something like the a Bodum chambord frother? It's not a battery operated hand held but those work really well. I loved mine but the glass cup broke and couldn't find a replacement for it at the time.
1117474
I'm having the same problem. I bought this specifically to froth almond milk and it doesn't at all - not even close.
194767
I've read somewhere else that when they stop making steam, you should turn it off, and empty the tank thoroughly. Then place a newly filled bottle and turn it on. I haven't had a problem with mine, but I did remember that from other reviews.
437487
turn off machine, bleed off steam and water from frothing tube. turn machine back on and it is ready almost immediately.
1075372
You might also try to go online and see if the instructions are available. The answers already given are what I would have said. I do have to press down hard on it to do the frothing - but when I stop pressing, it stops. It is a great product - but I did have to return one before I got this one working. I also learned to not leave it sitting in the charger all the time.
1189343
I see no reason for not being able to warm milk directly in the unit. I would leave the frother out of the vessel when doing so. Be careful when handling vessel--it is on stovetop and it is not insulated--it will get hot.
1430581
I'm going to guess, it's just like my old Cusiniart machine failed at the steamer wand. The plastic parts have aged with the heat of the machine and have broken down to the point it will no longer hold the pressure. Try Lello Appliance Corporation355 Murray Hill ParkwayEast Rutherford, NJ 07073201-939-2555LelloAppliances@aol.com
1493230
Depending on how old is the battery, this problem can happen. Some times we buy batteries thinking they are new but you don't know how long the batteries were string on the shelves....it is possible that you may be dealing with humidity but only if you put the frother upside doyen after you washed it. In that case the water will run to the inside of the frother. This is a high quality frother and it doesn't change it's way of working just because of the room humidity or change of batteries (except for the reason mentioned above). I hope it helps!
1369456
turn there is a switch on for the steam to run through the coffee that goes up--down if you want to froth the milk. Two different functions. No need to "remove" anything. Very SIMPLE thank goodness!