Is there a trick to getting it to heat? Got one as a gift and frother works great, but doesn't heat at all, need to warm milk in microwave first.
1956008
I find that it warms the milk but doesn't make it hot. If you likes it hot using the microwave seems like a good idea.
1956009
Sorry to say that there is something definitely wrong with the frother. It should heat the milk at the same time it is aerating it. Just pushing the button should initiate the heating element.
1956010
Yes, I have the same problem, doesn't heat very well, so in the microwave first.N.T 1/12/2014
1477512
I have no problems frothing but have never used raw milk. Full cream milk is much more difficult to froth. Cannot answer why it froths cold not hot although I did return mine for a replacement as it never frothed hot but that was a fault with the machine. The replacement works well with no problems.
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.
614834
Ooooops, was I supposed to microwave it? I obviously didn't read the directions. I have been using it for weeks without any problems. Hope that helps
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.
2003432
Yes you have to heat the milk up first. I don't think any of them do this step. I found it was easiest to just zap it in the microwave. It took a few tries to figure out how long to zap it but now I have a routine and it's not hard.
1189348
Sarah, yes I can warm the milk/cream. I love this frother, would recommend it for sure!
1072904
I had a similar problem after four-ish months because I was only rinsing the frother with water after using it. Now once a week I brush both sides of the screen with a toothbrush before pumping it through some water and it still works. I haven't changed the type of milk (2%) and I froth both hot or cold milk, depending on what I feel like having.
1795630
I have noticed that it is sensitive to the milk. Try a different brand and/or fat %. I use a 1% and it works perfect each time. Also , which froth connector are you using?
1247106
I use an electronic digital one. I heat the milk in the microwave at 1 min intervals. It probably takes about 10 mins. But I haven't actually timed. I decrease the heating time as the temp nears 185.
943387
I've tried many different espresso/cappuccino makers over the years and none of the frother attachments were very good. Initially they were ok but they all got worse over time even with frequent cleaning of the frothing tube. I found the best way to froth the milk is to heat the milk first (in microwave or stove top) then place the milk in one of those French Press coffeemakers and pump the press up and down until the milk froths (pump about 8-12 times). It works every time regardless of the the type of milk you use (whole, 2%, 1% or skim). I hope that helps!
6240
It should warm and froth the milk at the same time. If you just want to just warm it, switch out the coil with the other replaceable spinner on the underside of your lid. Does that help?
35523
The frother I have heats the milk/cream to an adequate temp. I don't know what the temp is but I am really happy with mine.
767767
you need to heat the milk on stove first. i tried my second batch with plain Fage greek yogurt.I warm the milk as recommended. Turn out very well. i set the temp.to 7 hours. It is very simple to use.Great machine. I would recommended this machine.It is easy to use.
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.
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.
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.