No froth I'm doing everything right, no leaks, on med. high flame. Cap pops andI hear steam, but just get milky coffee. The steaming sound goes on forever! Should I be taking it off the heat once the cap pops? Or waiting till the steam sound ends? No froth I'm doing everything right, no leaks, on med. high flame. Cap pops andI hear steam, but just get milky coffee. The steaming sound goes on forever! Should I be taking it off the heat... » Read More No froth I'm doing everything right, no leaks, on med. high flame. Cap pops andI hear steam, but just get milky coffee. The steaming sound goes on forever! Should I be taking it off the heat once the cap pops? Or waiting till the steam sound ends? « Show Less
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I've discovered that 2% milk froths better than whole milk. Also, if I use cold water (from the fridge) instead of tap or room temperature water in the bottom, I get a much better froth from the milk. Perhaps because the milk has more time to warm up until the water starts to boil?
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Yes! Skim works well for me. Just fill the skim milk below the fill line because it foams up more than when I use whole milk. You may need to experiment to get the right amount to suit your taste, and also, from reading other reviews, it seems that certain brands foam up more than others.
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i use Horizon organic whole milk. frost goes over the top. some brands of whole milk such as Trader joes do not frost at all.
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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
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Over the years, and many Krups expresso machines. I learned to stop the flow of coffee when carafe is half full and turn on the steam. you will get plenty of frothy milk. Then return to making coffee and the machine will clear out all water. (I heat my milk first, a no no). also be sure to use filtered water for your coffee and your machine will last longer
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I always use 1% milk and while it doesn't froth as great at 2% -- it foams and stays foamy all the way while I drink my coffee and I spoon some out at the end to eat! Maybe you are putting too much milk in the foamer. Fill it to the bottom line not the top one!
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The coffee is hot but not too hot to sip after pouring a cup. Also, if the carafe leaks around the top, contact Cuisinart and they will replace it. At least they did for me.........
879057
Actually, if you want to keep the steam going you have to hold it. To start the steam you push the button till becomes blue..it takes a few seconds. It is not that convenient...besides that, the machine makes a great espresso...and I am Italian so picky with good coffee :)
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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!!
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I think my previous answer got sent before I was finished typing... when it finishes steaming it beeps, and then a light flashes. I do not know how long the light will flash, but all steaming and heating stops. Does that answer clarify things?
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1- make sure you top the water tank. 2- make sure the machine is at hot temperature ( turn on the coffee brewer until it gets to #2) that way you know its hot enough3- the steam nob is adjustable you can turn it to its max or lower it.. i hope that helps, i have a youtube channel i forgot the password :(
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Only noisy when you pull the trigger to let steam out, and occasional pump noise. Takes around 2 minutes to heat up. The leaking has more to do with the ironing board that the iron. Water can build up on the ironing board and wet what you are ironing. I always have a cloth and after every few items I wipe any portion of the board that may have a build up ( usually the pointed side of the board). However I do remember having similar issues with regular steam iron. This is still one of the best iron out there. I no longer have to use spray starch or sizing and my dress shirts comes out as crisp as with the starch. Only noisy when you pull the trigger to let steam out, and occasional pump noise. Takes around 2 minutes to heat up. The leaking has more to do with the ironing board that the iron. Water can build up on the ironing board and wet what you are ironing. I always have a cloth and after every few items I wipe any portion of the board that may have a build up ( usually the pointed side of the board). However I do remember having similar issues with regular steam iron. This is still one of the best iron out there. I no longer have to use spray starch or sizing and my dress shirts comes out as... » Read More Only noisy when you pull the trigger to let steam out, and occasional pump noise. Takes around 2 minutes to heat up. The leaking has more to do with the ironing board that the iron. Water can build up on the ironing board and wet what you are ironing. I always have a cloth and after every few items I wipe any portion of the board that may have a build up ( usually the pointed side of the board). However I do remember having similar issues with regular steam iron. This is still one of the best iron out there. I no longer have to use spray starch or sizing and my dress shirts comes out as crisp as with the starch. « Show Less
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Sounds like you need to return it. There is some steam but it doesn't affect my coffee. I love the machine by the way. I've started using organic half and half and buying more expensive cafe. I've recently tried/enjoyed espresso from trader Joe's & juan valdez.
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Your steam wand can froth milk or heat it, depending on how deep you place the head. If just touching the surface of the milk it will mix steam with air to make bubbles (froth) If placed below the milk surface, all the steam is heating the milk. That is why coffee shops use thermometers when frothing. They are gauging how long to let steam heat it after they froth.
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No, it does not shut off authomatically. I forget to shut it off right away all the time, but it does not overheat. So, it's pretty safe. Oh, also, I purchased mine at Bed Bath And Beyond, but I'm assuming that my response is appropriate since it's the exact same coffee machine. I don't understand your question about the creme. I used the steam producing part of this machine to make "la schiuma" for il cappuccino, and it's great. If you like coffee European style - or you're buying a gift for a European coffee drinker - this is a great buy. I hope that it help ~ Happy New Year! No, it does not shut off authomatically. I forget to shut it off right away all the time, but it does not overheat. So, it's pretty safe. Oh, also, I purchased mine at Bed Bath And Beyond, but I'm assuming that my response is appropriate since it's the exact same coffee machine. I don't understand your question about the creme. I used the steam producing part of this machine to make "la schiuma" for il cappuccino, and it's great. If you like coffee European style - or you're buying a gift for a European coffee drinker - this is a great buy. I hope that it help ~ Happy... » Read More No, it does not shut off authomatically. I forget to shut it off right away all the time, but it does not overheat. So, it's pretty safe. Oh, also, I purchased mine at Bed Bath And Beyond, but I'm assuming that my response is appropriate since it's the exact same coffee machine. I don't understand your question about the creme. I used the steam producing part of this machine to make "la schiuma" for il cappuccino, and it's great. If you like coffee European style - or you're buying a gift for a European coffee drinker - this is a great buy. I hope that it help ~ Happy New Year! « Show Less
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Is that the red light that flashes while brewing coffee about 3/4 until finished and then shuts off when finished? I am asking only because if that is the light that u r referring to, I have the same question. I am sorry that I can't be of help, but if it is that flashing light than I have learned from u that the coffee maker needs to be cleaned. Mona
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Easy fix. Just run a few squirts of hot water through the frothing tube before you start to pump your coffee. (Middle switch to the left and pump switch to the right to squirt water through the frothing tube. Middle switch to the left top switch to the left to pump coffee.) When you do this, it resets and clears the thermal block. I simply do it every time I make a cup. I usually make a cappucino, froth the milk, clear the system by squirting a bit of hot water into my cup to warm it a bit, dump the water and put the cup in place as I turn the top switch to the left to pump the coffee. Works like a charm! Great espresso, great crema, great froth! Easy fix. Just run a few squirts of hot water through the frothing tube before you start to pump your coffee. (Middle switch to the left and pump switch to the right to squirt water through the frothing tube. Middle switch to the left top switch to the left to pump coffee.) When you do this, it resets and clears the thermal block. I simply do it every time I make a cup. I usually make a cappucino, froth the milk, clear the system by squirting a bit of hot water into my cup to warm it a bit, dump the water and put the cup in place as I turn the top switch to the left to pump the coffee.... » Read More Easy fix. Just run a few squirts of hot water through the frothing tube before you start to pump your coffee. (Middle switch to the left and pump switch to the right to squirt water through the frothing tube. Middle switch to the left top switch to the left to pump coffee.) When you do this, it resets and clears the thermal block. I simply do it every time I make a cup. I usually make a cappucino, froth the milk, clear the system by squirting a bit of hot water into my cup to warm it a bit, dump the water and put the cup in place as I turn the top switch to the left to pump the coffee. Works like a charm! Great espresso, great crema, great froth! « Show Less
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The best suggestion I have for you is to not use a jug, but to pour milk into a mug or small bowl, froth it, then spoon the froth (or gently pour it) on top of the coffee for your cappuccino. If you heat the milk first (just 20-30 seconds in the microwave), the froth stays frothy longer. We use a Keurig coffee maker and it works to simply froth the heated milk in the mug first, then let the Keurig shoot the coffee into the froth. The result is coffee on the bottom and froth on the top.
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If it's still making espresso your steam line is plugged with dried milk. Get bailing wire and clear the line