I love the froth but hate the clean up. Any advice?
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You are lucky yours is working!Enjoy it while it lasts. Sadly mine didn't last long.l have been meaning to update my review.Very disappointing!I am back to using cheaper hand held ones!I did find if I rinsed it immediately then cleanup was easier than if the froth dried and became hard to clean
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I agree, but it's worse if you don't do it right away. I use one of those soft bottle brushes to rinse in hot water right away and that gets the mile out of the bottom "corners".
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I rinse with running water then wipe with a paper towel. Once a week i wipe with vinegar to stay fresh
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Although low fat milk products will be easier to froth than high fat creams, there's a lot to know about frothing milk! I've had mixed (and frustrating) results since I started frothing and after some research, I've have narrowed down the must do things to make good frothed coffee: #1 Your milk product MUST be super fresh. I dig thru the cooler at the supermarket to find the farthest out expiration date I can! Just because it's not expired, doesn't mean it's fresh. #2 Make sure your milk is just out of the refrigerator cold. Because I drink more than one cup of coffee, I used to let the milk container sit on the countertop between cups. BIG mistake. Put it back in the frig and keep it cold. #3 Make sure your coffee is ready for the froth before it's done frothing. The bubbles you create will immediately begin to disappear when the frother stops moving. When removing the pitcher from the frother, swirl the pitcher in your hand, keeping it moving on the way to your cup. #4 Finally, depending on your coffee machine, your coffee might be too hot. If the froth hits coffee that's too hot the bubbles will disappear. I make a generous amount of froth and then add about 1/4 of it to the coffee and use a spoon to mix it in, tempering the coffee a bit, then slowly adding the remainder of foam on top. It's an art but worth mastering in my opinion. Good luck!
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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?
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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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turn there is a switch on for the steam to run through the coffee that goes up--down if you want to froth the milk. Two different functions. No need to "remove" anything. Very SIMPLE thank goodness!
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If you've gone through all the cleaning steps described in the manual, it seems it might be time for descaling. The procedure is explained in the manual, and you could use something like DeLonghi EcoDecalk: De'Longhi EcoDeCalk Natural Descaler for Coffee MachinesHope this helps.
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I have not tried either, I don't actually recommend this unit but I highly recommend Capresso 202.04 froth plus! This unit is esthetically pleading but MUCH hard to clean, I recommend the less expensive model, I use mine daily but sorry, haven't tried anything but regular milk.
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I don't use it. But if I would use it. I would clean the ti daily. The frother is made of two parts. The tip and the attachment to the metal pipe. The attachment can also be removed if needed.
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There is a professional fine foam frother designed for the C-5... It's expensive and I've found that it doesn't work that well.
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I have a Mister Coffee machine that looks exactly like this. When my frother clogs, I remove the plastic sheath and unscrew the metal nozzle, ream it out with a straight pin and replace it. In day-to-day use, I let the frother blow into open air for a second after I remove the frothing cup before I switch the flow back to the carafe. I also remove the plastic sheath and flush it with tap water and wipe down the metal frother shaft with a damp paper towel after every use. If you don't do any immediate cleanup like this, the frother clogs up quickly.
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Anne, After pouring the froth into my coffee, I rinse both parts in hot water. Then I put some hot soapy water into the frother and treat it like I was frothing milk. Then rinse it again in hot water. Then I dry both parts with a dish towel to keep it shiny without water spots. I pat dry the screens and treat them gently. I hope my description is helpful.
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I use paper towels to scrap the clogged grounds from the filter when I need to use it again - I have two filter cups to fill up with my decaffeinated coffee in the mornings after breakfast daily! Good luck in cleaning yours thoroughly!!
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almost none! the container that holds the used cups needs to be emptied and rinsed every few days. And the frother is non-stick, and a very easy clean-up after each use. There isn't the crusted on milk froth like you find on steamer wands because it uses a little whisk attachment inside the frother. I rinse it right away after I'm done with both my coffees in the morning -- that or I just put a little water in the frother to let it soak. It's never had a residue buildup.
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I have had this happen with other types of frothers too. Have you changed the type or temperature of the milk?
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Chiumei, I believe I get about an inch of froth as well. If I got any more it would run over the edges. I hope yours is running up to the edge before it starts to settle down again. Maybe you need to try a different brand of milk. I'm lactose intolerant and I've found that using different brands of milk, will help the froth or hurt it. Lactaid is the best so far. Hope you have it in your area. I also heard, (haven't tried it yet), that if the milk is warmer (not out of the fridge), it will froth more.
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No, I'm sorry I can not help. As a matter of fact, I am having the same problem. I have tried various cleaners without any luck. Finally, I just stopped scrubbing on it. I basically just gave up. Any suggestions from others would be greatly appreciated.
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I have this same machine and I only use whole milk. It froths mine beautifully. I did once try half and half and that did not froth, but no issues with the whole milk.