I used 1% milk and didn't feel it was frothy enough so I pushed the button until only the blue light came on, a little frothier. Help!
1509455
Pushing the blue button turns off the heat. I use 1% all time and its usually fine. Once and while it will have less foam.
1509456
The blue button is for cold frothing. I find that if I froth and leave it for 30 seconds then it's frothier
497288
Try a higher fat content milk just to see how that works out. The rule of thumb is...less fat, more froth. Maybe you're getting too much froth because of the thin consistency of the skim milk. Although that still shouldn't happen. Also, do you run a cycle of water to warm up the frother before each use like is recommended? It seems like you have an over abundance of steam going into the frother. Try those two things and see what happens.
1611185
Hi! I bought this over a year ago due to all the great reviews but I did not have the same experience as them. I pumped and pumped and pumped for a long time and never got a good thick amount of froth as described. I got a very thin layer of froth which dissipated in the coffee in less than 1/2 minute. So I am bewildered by the reviews and still have it in the box practically brand new �I see the other ppl said it was ice cold milk or hot and my milk was room temperature cuz I don't like ice cold milk. So maybe I'll because I didn't use the correct temperature.
353583
I get a little over a pint of cream out of 1 gallon of milk. The cream is too thick to make butter so I have to add milk back to the cream if I am making butter.
1070537
Use very cold milk and make sure the frother machine is not warm to the touch. Also try 2% or 1% milk.
1221379
hi, I got a couple of new ones from Nespresso, made no difference...I just think the machine is not up tp it, I even got anew machine and more whisks...but this week, not much froth, just warm milk, very annoying...yet my friend has an old machine that works every time...need to find an antique! Good luck. Am going to put my machine on e bay...never been so disappointed, I was going to buy a machine for my sons...but they are not keen any more having seen my results.
116680
Hi joe...I put enough milk in the Capresso, to just barely cover up the little spinner...if it doesn't froth enough for you...as sometimes it has milk left in it when you start to pour then the froth...I will turn it on again...BUT...STAND THERE WITH IT...and WATCH IT...as at that point, it could overflow. This amount of milk is enough for a big mug of coffee...I also use 1% which I understand froths better than whole milk...but I have never tried whole milk..Hope this helps...need anything else, let me know!Smiles, Rebecca
379820
I only make 1 drink at a time using about 1/3 cup milk. I don't really like making more than that at once as there is not enough foam for us. I'm not sure how small of an amount you could use, that amount I use just barely covers the frother.
1199653
You may not be getting a dense froth before stopping. I use non fat milk it froths best and I warm the froth in the microwave 20 seconds so it does not cool my coffee.
193456
I'm not being sarcastic but have you made sure there are fresh batteries in it or that the batteries are inserted correctly? There are so few working parts on this little frother I can't imagine what else could be wrong with it. I hope this helps. I've had mine less than a year but have had to replace the batteries twice. Hope this helps.
1683425
A milk frother used high pressure steam to heat and froth. Seriously doubt this would work.
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
1795631
I agree with others who say to try different types of milk. This also happened to me and changing brands and mild percentage did the job .
267829
Youre holding the button too long. Just hold it for like 3-4 seconds until it flashes blue. Then it should be fine
2104866
Just be sure that you have used plenty of water so that you have good steam.I have used various grades of milk and found that the lower fat content seems to be better. Also be sure that you insert the steam knozzle deep into the milk and not just on top and use lots of steam and you will have good thick froth. Good Luck
894709
I usually use 1 percent milk and it works great. I'm sure half & half or cream would froth even better. I love it!
1147461
i think the milk burned on to element . try soak and scrub with brillo. i never used for milk. just soup and water for coffee. i have scrub will brillo and still works fine.