steamed milk does jot get hot enough When steaming milk, the foam seems to rise over the top of the pot before the milk is hot enough. Leading to espresso that is lukewarm. What am I doing wrong ?
2030888
I have this same problem. Also, my steamer got clogged and I can't seem to get it unclogged. Does yours spew steam from like, below where the filter sits when you turn it off from steam? I think there's something wrong...
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.
2030890
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.
482373
Yes. At first I thought the milk seemed luke warm. Then I found a solution. Simply heat your coffee cup! Fill your coffee cup with very hot water and let it sit while you prepare your drink. Then dump the water out of your cup before adding espresso and milk. Piping hot latte every time!
1249307
You need to add the coffee after it brews. This machine does not combine steamed milk w coffee or espresso at the same time
148226
Absolutely! I put it on a medium heat and wait until it just starts to steam - fat free milk, believe it or not, foams the best. After ten pumps, let it sit about 2 minutes then take the top of and swirl to incorporate all the foam. I actually even put the coffee in with the milk and it is like dessert!
1584498
Sorry, I actually returned my machine. I didn't think it got the milk hot enough (I use a thermometer typically). Where I live I have to descale pretty regularly (I now have a Giro - it tells me when to do it). But I think regardless of your water source the repeated boiling of water creates a buildup whether or not there's a water filter in place (not sure about that).
1788965
Do you use cold milk or hot? I don't have this problem when I use cold milk.
1974516
I apologize for not giving a more clear answer. I've never had coffee from a Vertuoline so I can't comment on it. But I've made close to one hundred lattes on my De'Longhi machine and have been happy with the temperature of coffee and milk with every cup. I haven't ever measured the temperature of the espresso and steamed milk made from my machine. And I don't own a thermometer to do it--or I would measure it and give you the results. But I drink several lattes each week--and sometimes each day--from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, etc., and the temperature of the milk and espresso made by my machine seems to be the same--if not very close--to those.
1896260
As with most heating products (electric kettles, aeroccino) it's always better to start from cold. Why use warm milk if you are going to heat it up anyway?
122404
No, it doesn't froth milk, but the latte flavors come with an additional "creamer" pod that you run just like the coffee pod and it puts a froth on the top of your cup. It's okay, but not as frothy as milk steamed would be.
483319
Yes it does...the only big issue I find is in Cappacino...the milk froth is not hot at all - its at room temperature...
165397
No. I use it to steam my milk first (about 2 minutes) using the wand. Then I press the espresso button and it makes 2 one ounce shots of espresso, which I pour into my cup, then add the steamed milk for a cappucino drink. does a good job.
895131
Hi I do not understand the question. This machine does not make the milks very hot. But it is a very good machine for expresso and coffee, my husband loves it.
173935
TO JUST HEAT UP MILK NO. MAYBE IF YOU DON'T PUT THE ATTACHMENTS ON.There are 3 settings, High Heat, Regular Heat and No Heat(JUST COLD FROTH). 2 Attachments, one for light froth and other Cappuccino.Has level marker inside to pour milk, very hard to see.BUT I'VE ALWAYS FIND MILK A BOTTOM NOT DONE.MOST OF ALL IT'S VERY HARD TO CLEAN.
437486
Like others said...make the espresso first. When starting the machine it should take no more than 1 minute before its ready to make espresso. If you area making the espresso first and its taking as long as you said, then something is wrong. Now if you are steaming your milk first, it will take a long time to cool down before you can make the espresso. In that case, you want to turn the machine off and let the steam out. Then turn back on and it should be ready to go in short order.
1804798
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!
1417279
I've never had a problem with the temperature of my coffee & steamed milk. Neither has anyone else who has had a coffee from my machine. It sounds as if your machine might be defective.
78690
All you do is pour the milk in and push the button. It heats and froths at the same time, leaving a layer of foam on the top. It shuts off automatically. I usually push the button three times because I like my milk fairly hot!