Does this one item do everything it says or do you have to buy addition items for it to do all it says? Like to steam milk?
239680
I have had other separate steamer / frothers and this is the best I've found next to using the steam arm off an Espresso machine. It's hot-but it is NOT as hot as the steam arm. I think it's the trade off for the convenience.the 3rd setting heats and froths -I actually use the "normal" disc more often as I do not usually want a lot of foam. If you like foam?u will get it with the froth disc. I've hear of heating the milk in a microwave first but I think you lose some creamy texture that way. I hope this helps in your decision. I switched out my espresso machine for an Nespresso and frother for saving counters pace and the quick process with little cleanup and am very satisfied. I have had other separate steamer / frothers and this is the best I've found next to using the steam arm off an Espresso machine. It's hot-but it is NOT as hot as the steam arm. I think it's the trade off for the convenience.the 3rd setting heats and froths -I actually use the "normal" disc more often as I do not usually want a lot of foam. If you like foam?u will get it with the froth disc. I've hear of heating the milk in a microwave first but I think you lose some creamy texture that way. I hope this helps in your decision. I switched out my espresso machine for an Nespresso... » Read More I have had other separate steamer / frothers and this is the best I've found next to using the steam arm off an Espresso machine. It's hot-but it is NOT as hot as the steam arm. I think it's the trade off for the convenience.the 3rd setting heats and froths -I actually use the "normal" disc more often as I do not usually want a lot of foam. If you like foam?u will get it with the froth disc. I've hear of heating the milk in a microwave first but I think you lose some creamy texture that way. I hope this helps in your decision. I switched out my espresso machine for an Nespresso and frother for saving counters pace and the quick process with little cleanup and am very satisfied. « Show Less
239681
This device does all it claims to do very well. Only problem I have with it is that it is hard for someone with big hands to change the frothing disks. But my wife can change it easily. On the whole we love it and have recommended it to our friends!
239682
Yes. I am fairly satisfied with that. I bought a refurbished one. Just one month after purchase it started to make noise. It still works (half a year) however makes some noise. If I buy it again, I will buy a new one.
106112
The wand on the machine is for hot water only. There is no option to steam manually. However, you can produce steamed milk if that is what you are asking. It is one of the 'Special Beverages'.
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?
1896681
Yes it heat and foamed the milk but mine only lasted a few months and then quit working. I wouldn't buy it again. Wasn't worth it.
1576193
It will steam anything you could want it to however it provides no suction like an actual carpet cleaning machine. I used it to get some stains out of the carpet in a car and it worked pretty well
106110
yes it can. you do not need to order anthing seperately. It is an automatic steamer you just but the attachment on it and put the hose in your milk. the attachment is easy to put on snd take off and comes with the machine.
2104514
Yes! It's one of my favorite parts about this machine. It takes a few seconds for the pump to get the steam going but it froths & heats milk well. You can even practice latte art :)
2036725
The steam comes on as long as you have water in the machine. You don't have to do a "cool down" to continue. A well thought out item. Only wish the power cord was longer.
1421404
It will work good with either one. I found the secret to making it steam is to add a teaspoon full of salt to hot water when you fill it up and the steam will roll. Mine works great now that I am doing that and I am very happy with it...
1821934
How long do you steam the milk? If you like it really hot, you can always microwave it after you froth it. Or you can just steam it longer. Also make sure you let the steam build up after switching it from the drip. Hope this helps!
1693730
No. What you see is what you get. I was a little concerned that the wand was underpowered after using it the first time but it actually does great. I recommend full power if you are steaming more than an ounce of milk. When using a thermapen (commercial quality thermometer) I dial down the power as I approach my target temp. Don't believe the haters.
2224879
You control the steam. There are buttons on the side of the top bar. You lower the top about half way and press the button to get a shot of steam. It is not continous.
750686
Yes it "vacuums", which is how it 'extracts' the water from the floor covering as you clean a spotted area... But "steam" it does not... no heating of the water, simply a reservoir (a bit small, in my opinion...) that is intended to hold a water / carpet cleaner mix, a small bottle of which comes with the shampooer. It is not intended to vacuum your floors, but the vacuum IS essential to the normal operation of the 'spot lifter'.
1630378
No, you can't pull a shot and steam milk at the same time. I would advise you do not buy it. It might last a year befor it stops working, but I wouldn't count on it.
1387160
You can use the steamer to make any kind of drinks. Just but the pwoder with the milk and steam it and it will be the same as in any coffee shop.
1529300
It comes with a flat attachment that's great for furniture, countertops and other large surfaces; it also comes with a straight and curved nozzle that directs steam in a concentrated area (I use this one frequently), a wire-brush attachment (for stoves, ovens,and grills), and a short hose that allows enough flexibility to get just about anywhere. Hope this helps! :)
1603208
It's a steam machine. Milk foams fine for me; the below answerer probably let the nozzle get blocked with old milk.