The froth doesnt last! Its nice and fluffy, then i pour it into my coffee and in about 2 minutes it all disappears. What am I doing wrong?
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I heat up the cream, which helps. Then I froth it for awhile before putting it into my coffee.
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I tried it with cold milk, then with hot and it seemed to work better using hot milk. The only other thing I can think of is that you might be stirring yourcoffee after the milk is added. I wouldn't.
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I tried it with cold milk, then with hot and it seemed to work better using hot milk. The only other thing I can think of is that you might be stirring your coffee after the milk is added. I wouldn't.
1788965
Do you use cold milk or hot? I don't have this problem when I use cold milk.
1070535
are you sure you are using the correct fitting for frothing? Its the wire circular one? I've had my machine for about 6 months and love it, it seems to froth really well?
816254
Hey Katie, I have one of these(a terrific product). If you still have it(or haven't figured out the problem) try using a very thin metal wire to clean the stem and the valve that makes it froth. I had the same problem and after reaming it out, it went back to working the way it should!
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I bought one through Amazon, I"m a capp. freak :) I use instant, I fill the container almost to the line on the outside of the pour spout pitcher, then I add the powder,hot cocoa, or your choice of instant product. pull the switch toward you for heat and froth then when the out side of the pitcher is really warm flip the switch to the back and it will froth. do not run more than 5 minutes at a time. I hope this helps I"m very pleased with mine. Iris
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I tried with Almond Milk from the Fresh Market (house brand), I used the big round device and turn on the froth bottom. It created a lot of foam. I hope you get good result.
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I have had the same problem and have gotten 4 of these not all for me but family. Theirs does not froth anymore, also.
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patience is the key, at least for me. if i'm making 2 cu of espresso, i put in 3 cu of water, holding a whole cu of water for frothing. when i turn to the steam/froth setting i keep the tip pretty deep into the milk till I hear the machine really building up a full head of steam. the milk clearly thickens and rises in level. then i lift the end of the frother up a bit. frankly, i run out of space in the pitcher before the water is all used up, but then that leaves me enough water to steam clean the frothing arm. hope that helps. hang in there. it takes practice.
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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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This is the one I like most of all. Do you recall letting water or milk go over the metal, into the motor part of it? I'm thinking that that could be a reason why it stops working... Have you ever tried something like the a Bodum chambord frother? It's not a battery operated hand held but those work really well. I loved mine but the glass cup broke and couldn't find a replacement for it at the time.
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make sure the cup that holds the coffee is in place.I threw mine out the first time I used it by mistake and had the same problem.
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I think you may be pressing the button too long. If you press and hold the on button for 2-3 seconds, the blue light will be lit and do frothing only. For frothing and heating, I just press the button and both red and blue come on. Also, if your blue light is flashing it means there is too much milk.
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Hello Vera, I don't know why - all I can say is how I use it, and that I am happy. I use the typical round filters on top of the filter supplied, since I do not wish to clean it each time. I use a mug, so it takes 2 1/2 scoops for the strong coffee I love. My mug and the supplied mug hold the same amount of liquid. I timed it, and it takes 3 1/2 minutes from the time you push the button until it stops dripping. I then tip the unit to get every drop, remove the paper filter, and I have my morning coffee, the way I like it and saved a ton of money rather than the premeasured pods. It shuts itself off after the 3 1/2 minutes is up; but you cannot turn it off once it is on. It is so small, it would easily fit in my travel case when I go out of town. I am so happy with this that I am giving it as a Xmas gift as well. It is exactly what I wanted! I hope all this helps you, and you are welcome to ask me any other questions you may have. Happy Thanksgiving, Suzanne
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I had a couple occasions that a particular carton of milk did not froth. Could be the milk. That was the case for me. Try a different brand or carton
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same here- tried cleaning it, no luck- when I first turn it on a lot of mist comes out and then hardly any, then puffs, then nothingedit- just poured out a lot of the water out of the cup and it works beautifully again! I think it requires a lot less water in the cup than you might think...I misplaced the measuring cup that came with mine. Although if yours doesn't mist at all that's probably not the problem....edit again- it ran out of water before the cycle was done...so that doesn't seem right to me either
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I've had my diffuser for just about 10 days. I am on my 5th cup! I follow all of the instructions and have it on about 12 hours per day. 5-8pm on 50 minutes-2 hour setting and 8pm-6am on the 9 hour setting. I found a leak yesterday afternoon, replaced the cup, ran it over night on the 9 hour setting. When I got home from work, I put it on my regular 3 hour setting. Before bed, went to empty the cup and add a night blend - another hole. I LOVE this diffuser - maybe I got a REALLY BAD batch of cups....and now the site is out of replacement cups. I loved it so much, i ordered 6 more for my house and three as gifts. I'm hoping the new ones will have longer lasting cups. I've had my diffuser for just about 10 days. I am on my 5th cup! I follow all of the instructions and have it on about 12 hours per day. 5-8pm on 50 minutes-2 hour setting and 8pm-6am on the 9 hour setting. I found a leak yesterday afternoon, replaced the cup, ran it over night on the 9 hour setting. When I got home from work, I put it on my regular 3 hour setting. Before bed, went to empty the cup and add a night blend - another hole. I LOVE this diffuser - maybe I got a REALLY BAD batch of cups....and now the site is out of replacement cups. I loved it so much, i ordered 6 more for my... » Read More I've had my diffuser for just about 10 days. I am on my 5th cup! I follow all of the instructions and have it on about 12 hours per day. 5-8pm on 50 minutes-2 hour setting and 8pm-6am on the 9 hour setting. I found a leak yesterday afternoon, replaced the cup, ran it over night on the 9 hour setting. When I got home from work, I put it on my regular 3 hour setting. Before bed, went to empty the cup and add a night blend - another hole. I LOVE this diffuser - maybe I got a REALLY BAD batch of cups....and now the site is out of replacement cups. I loved it so much, i ordered 6 more for my house and three as gifts. I'm hoping the new ones will have longer lasting cups. « Show Less
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I returned the item -- the froth is microbbubbles, so if you want tiny bubbles, it is fine. I got heat only, no bigger bubbles. I gave up on frothers.
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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.