Though I'm filling below the "max" line, a considerable amount of foam and milk seeps through the lid where the pour spout is. Any ideas?
1987368
I had the same problem in the beginning. I now only pour in enough milk to JUST cover the circular wire frother. It still still gives me the finish to my frothy, morning coffee that I am looking for. Hope this is helpful.
1987369
I Love this machine but I also just fill it halfway and don't need that much milk and froth. I would just do that and do it again if you need more.
1987370
HelloI'm very happy with nine, but I only fill it half way so I have not had that issue.
1987371
I normally pour about 1/3 of the amount shown as Max and the machine gives me lots of foam. Good enough for at least 3 cups of Cappuccino's.
1987372
Just bought it so not much experience, but it could be a result of the type of milk you use? I used 1% with no spills. Perhaps a thicker milk like 2% may thick up more (and spill over more) than others? Try experimenting and post back. good luck!
1630445
Be very careful not to overfill water reservoir. When the line says the top number of cups (10 or 12 depending on model) - observe this limit. I used to to go over the line thinking I was doing a good thing. I had the same result as you. Also flush the lid occasionally (I do it daily). Just run water through it. It also come apart for a more through cleaning.
1207880
I have not experienced that problem, but I do use filtered water when filling it. Try that. :)
111145
Your adding too much liquid above the recommended line marked on the contact casing.
1821629
Yes, The foam stays for a long time. Sometimes it is just too much and I have to pour it away.
1032949
I had this problem, too, until I realized I wasn't opening the spout completely. Try pushing down on the black push button on top until it's completely depressed, then pouring. I had no problems after that.
1532966
There is an inner ring you will notice as you open the lid. Don't fill above that line and you won't have any problems. It's not how much coffee you use actually the less is best.
796539
You may need to line up the carafe better. The hole is very small so being off even a little bit can cause it to spill
2070094
Btw, same thing happened to me. It means that your filling it too full and this isn't designed to do that much work. Plastic parts ya know.
1603206
Not sure but I think it is steam. I cannot get the milk to foam, it just heats up, can you help with this problem?
1306388
Agree, filling from the bottom is a pain. I just tried drilling a hole in the top and the water just runs out. Based on other responses it looks like I ruined it.
17581
I've never experienced this problem with mine. I just make sure I don't exceed the "MAX FILL" line.
2154119
I usually see a little bit of foaming swirling around where the fountain pours into the main dish. I just assumed it was from saliva? I haven't considered it a major problem and if this is what it's from, I don't think there's any way around it. Unless you were to rinse and refill like every day. I usually only take it apart to clean it every week or two.
1601563
There is a port on the upper back of the machine that produces a lot of sream, I don't think it's anything to be concerned about unless you are running it under a cabinet without much room for it to vent. I have seen no leaks and overall am very happy with quality of the coffee produced and the workmanship of the machine. Stays hott in the pot for hours.
99160
I've had this "problem" with almost every container of liquids I've ever owned. The surface tension of cream and milk will usually tend to make the fluid hold to the container. This can be ameliorated by a rapid "confident" pour which quickly gets the fluid flowing down. I haven't noticed that this "problem" occurs any more with these cups than any other. It's just part of fluid dynamics.
1095850
It's probably because you overfilled it and/or used the wrong paddle. I always try to fill just below the fill line because it doesn't take much to overfill (the line is under the word "MAX").
1336096
You can't overfill it because there is a hole in the back to prevent it. I keep a Tupperware container in the dish drainer with a mark on it. We filled the pot up and poured it in the container to get a mark. Worked out very well. We have granite countertops and moving the glass carafe back and forth risks breaking it.