Is the milk frother removable? I'd like to leave in the refrigerator when not in use. Thanks
303379
Yes, the frother is removable. It's like a small thermos with a clear plastic fitted cap. Given the thickness of its walls I'm not sure what advantage there would be to storing it that way. I suspect the milk would be better when freshly added to the clean container for each use. And I agree with Lorna - the circuitry probably wouldn't benefit from this.
303380
Yes, it is. :) But - agree with others regarding the mechanics. The whisk thingie (technical, I know) attaches like a magnet. The base of the frother has contacts that you can't get wet. So, hand wash carefully. The frother doesn't actually hold so much milk that there would be a ton of left over. Hope that helps.
303381
Hi, yes it is removable. I clean it every time I use it and then it is ready to be used the next time. I'm not sure if the frother will work if you leave it in the refrigerator. It has an electrical system and plugs into the base of the machine. You just need to take the milk out of the refrigerator and pour it into the frother, put it on the base, push the button and you will have frothy milk in no time. If you want to see more, check out the video at: http://youtu.be/18QMBxVXo7I
686208
I have never tried frothing twice and find no need to. The frothing accessory makes such a stiff froth it would be unnecessary, plus the volume is such that there would not be enough liquid dairy product to run the machine again. There is a "minimum" amount of dairy to run the machine.
1707436
yes, it is definitely removable. you just unscrew it from the lid. for a Halloween party I filled it with plastic skeletons and water and froze it (layer by layer so that it didn't expand too far) and it was very cool. just know that this is a very large container and if you don't fill it up with enough liquid the ice cone barely touches the beverage and is rendered useless.
1631037
You do not store the milk in the unit. You are supposed to use the supplied thermos to store the milk in a refrigerator when not in use (which you then just plug into the machine when foaming milk). Frankly, I stopped using the insulated thermos and just use the supplied longer milk tube to pull the milk from a regular milk container. I did this because the thermos a) doesn't hold that much milk if you are using making more than say two latte/cappuccinos and b) I find that the thermos clogs too often (resulting in big bubbles, etc.) and is just another thing that has to be cleaned. But the unit does foam the milk very easily (and produces very nice foam) and it does so without moving your cup.
1631036
You do not store the milk in the unit. You are supposed to use the supplied thermos to store the milk in a refrigerator when not in use (which you then just plug into the machine when foaming milk). Frankly, I stopped using the insulated thermos and just use the supplied longer milk tube to pull the milk from a regular milk container. I did this because the thermos a) doesn't hold that much milk if you are using making more than say two latte/cappuccinos and b) I find that the thermos clogs too often (resulting in big bubbles, etc.) and is just another thing that has to be cleaned. But the unit does foam the milk very easily (and produces very nice foam) and it does so without moving your cup. You do not store the milk in the unit. You are supposed to use the supplied thermos to store the milk in a refrigerator when not in use (which you then just plug into the machine when foaming milk). Frankly, I stopped using the insulated thermos and just use the supplied longer milk tube to pull the milk from a regular milk container. I did this because the thermos a) doesn't hold that much milk if you are using making more than say two latte/cappuccinos and b) I find that the thermos clogs too often (resulting in big bubbles, etc.) and is just another thing that has to be cleaned. But the... » Read More You do not store the milk in the unit. You are supposed to use the supplied thermos to store the milk in a refrigerator when not in use (which you then just plug into the machine when foaming milk). Frankly, I stopped using the insulated thermos and just use the supplied longer milk tube to pull the milk from a regular milk container. I did this because the thermos a) doesn't hold that much milk if you are using making more than say two latte/cappuccinos and b) I find that the thermos clogs too often (resulting in big bubbles, etc.) and is just another thing that has to be cleaned. But the unit does foam the milk very easily (and produces very nice foam) and it does so without moving your cup. « Show Less
1116769
yes it is very easy to clean and there is one small attachment that comes off.it is also very quiet and you can add any combination to make a froth.
322739
You might get it off but WILL damage the fridge. That's what happened when I started removing mine so just left it.
1669100
You put the milk in your coffee cup and on the side of this machine there's a 'frother' - turn a knob and the frother spits out steam to foam up and heat your milk. Works OK but be really careful not to snak the frother. It's plastic and prone to breAking. Also your coffee cup needs to be not too big or else you'll run into trouble trying to get it out from under the frother tube once the frothing is done.
1959692
I don't but I actually need to replace mine as well. With mine, the frother starting making odd sounds and while steam would come out of the want it would not froth the milk. I'm not sure if you have the same problem but I was able to fix mine in the interim. I determined that there was a loss in seal with the plastic gasket that goes inside the metal wand housing. I applied some duct tape to the housing and then slid the gasket on over the top, using some force to make sure it was very snug. That fixed the problem immediately and that solution has worked well for a few months now. I do plan to reach out to DeLonghi customer service however to inquire about new parts at some point.
1665417
I assume you're asking if you can froth the milk, use some of it and store the remainder in the refrigerator to re-froth later. I would think you could providing the humidity in the refrigerator wouldn't ruin the machine. I would go to the manufacturer on this one.
238914
Yes, it is removable, a 1/8 turn counter clockwise releases the glass top from the base. And, btw, thanks for asking the question. Until you asked, I was not aware that the top was removable. Love the scale, worth the investment. It really helps my wife with her type 2 diabetes.
610107
Well, you can heat milk. It is not actually "steamed" since you don't use a steam wand with this Frother. It does a good job of heating the milk, and is quiet. It is not great if you want the dense micro foam that I was looking for.
1741487
The milk pitcher and frothing wand have to be cleaned after each use of the frother. I personally just rinse it out thoroughly and let it dry, or give it a run through the dishwasher when convenient. Also, the drip tray/pod bin has to be emptied every 8-10 pods. Just dump the bin and rinse it and the drip tray. They can also be run through the dishwasher. In all, it's more than a K-Cup machine, but not at all arduous or difficult.
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.
1756957
Yes it is removable. Be delicate with it...there is a very small hose that draws the water up...if it were mishandled and broken I think it would be hard to replace. the directions say the float apparatus on the bottom is crucial to the high heat this machine touts. It also says that if you leave the water tank out, the machine will function like any other coffee maker...at regular coffee maker temps vs. high heat temp. nice to know
2030889
Take the frother off. You don't need it. Put the wand in the pitcher just below the surface of the milk, steam your milk until it reaches the temperature you desire (it takes a while, this isn't an $8K machine here, but hey, even those take a while) and then lower the pitcher to where the steam wand is just above the surface for froth.
216315
I have not removed it. I am certain that it is removable. It would not be re-usable.