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.
2159458
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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If the machine is working: lights are on, buttons work, and no leaking from other parts; then I would agree with the other posts. It could just be a clog in the nozzle. When I use the steamer/frother I make sure to take it apart and clean it really well. It can be a bit of a hassle, but it is surprising how much milk gets in the nozzle.
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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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Put all ingredients for your hot chocolate into the carafe and simply turn it on. It will heat up, "froth" and shut off automatically when it's ready to serve. I reviewed this product a while ago so I won't repeat my comments here. :-)
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I heat my milk in the microwave (in a pyrex measuring cup) before frothing and it works just fine. I don't want to add cold frothed milk to my hot coffee. Just keep in mind that the milk volume will almost double, so the container you froth in needs room to allow for this. This is handy to take on trips too. Even camping
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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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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!
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This I do not know. Ours is flashing "clean," but we have yet to clean it. Still working and coffee tasting fine, so I haven't attempted a cleaning.
1199653
You may not be getting a dense froth before stopping. I use non fat milk it froths best and I warm the froth in the microwave 20 seconds so it does not cool my coffee.
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I've taken to frothing first then doing the pull of espresso. A good froth can sit for the 2 minutes or so for the pull. You might try doing a wet pull (sans coffee) then doing your froth when the light goes off then doing your pull of espresso. The water will be hotter all the way around that way.
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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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Another option...I don't even use that bothersome setup. I just stick the steamer nozzle straight into my cup of milk, froth it and then stick the cup under the espresso spout and finish up. In the meantime, I take off the steamer nozzle and go rinse it and put it back on. It's just a lot faster and less of a hassle.
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I followed the directions and got great froth. After the coffee begins to drip into cup, push lever to the left and froth. You will need a stainless steel pitcher. I use almond milk mostly but skim or 1% milk work great too. I recommend taking off the aerator tip as well. It makes too much foam before you can get the milk hot enough. Keep tip of nozzle close to the surface of the milk.
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I am in same position as Charles, I haven't used mine enuf to really give a good response, however, it uses up water really, really fast which irritates me. I find I need to have the steam button pushed almost to the max to get any steam. Maybe setting it lower will help and using the button to release the steam. As I re-think this response....it must be giving continual steam when set to the higher steam setting if I am using water so fast....now, are we all confused....I need to use it more but overall, I am happy with the iron....it is my second Rowenta and, at this stage, I won't even consider another brand. I am in same position as Charles, I haven't used mine enuf to really give a good response, however, it uses up water really, really fast which irritates me. I find I need to have the steam button pushed almost to the max to get any steam. Maybe setting it lower will help and using the button to release the steam. As I re-think this response....it must be giving continual steam when set to the higher steam setting if I am using water so fast....now, are we all confused....I need to use it more but overall, I am happy with the iron....it is my second Rowenta and, at this stage, I won't even... » Read More I am in same position as Charles, I haven't used mine enuf to really give a good response, however, it uses up water really, really fast which irritates me. I find I need to have the steam button pushed almost to the max to get any steam. Maybe setting it lower will help and using the button to release the steam. As I re-think this response....it must be giving continual steam when set to the higher steam setting if I am using water so fast....now, are we all confused....I need to use it more but overall, I am happy with the iron....it is my second Rowenta and, at this stage, I won't even consider another brand. « Show Less
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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.
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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