Steam nozzle thingie on coffee machine

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A friend got me a coffee machine as a thank you gift, and I just unpacked it and cleaned it out and tested it out. 3 terribly burnt fingers later (manuals? who reads manuals??), I have successfully made espresso. Steamed milk, less successful.

The steam wand thing seems to be way too short. Had to fill a cup fairly full to be able to use it, and it then spilled over before the milk was even warm. Ended up doing a bit, spooning out the foam, steaming again, spooning out the foam... I don't think I got any warmed milk out of it, just warm foam.

So... any tips? Hints for how to do it better? Can I replace that part?
 
Check out some vids on YouTube on how to steam milk properly, very helpful.

You basically need to 1/2 fill a stainless steel milk jug with COLD milk (works better for foaming) and then place the steam wand with the tip just below the surface of the milk. Perhaps get a milk thermometer which will assist you to get used to the required temp.
 
AvatarS said:
A friend got me a coffee machine as a thank you gift, and I just unpacked it and cleaned it out and tested it out. 3 terribly burnt fingers later (manuals? who reads manuals??), I have successfully made espresso. Steamed milk, less successful.

The steam wand thing seems to be way too short. Had to fill a cup fairly full to be able to use it, and it then spilled over before the milk was even warm. Ended up doing a bit, spooning out the foam, steaming again, spooning out the foam... I don't think I got any warmed milk out of it, just warm foam.

So... any tips? Hints for how to do it better? Can I replace that part?
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Your meant to use a metal milk jug with handle like these:

http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00dBtTGUaAgsgS/Stainless-Steel-Milk-Jugs-for-Coffee-Machine.jpg

Fill it up only 1 - 2 cm of milk. Blast with steam. Profit.
 
Lol you guys think she's really talking about "milk" and "nozzles". It's innuendo, people.
 
WesleyR said:
Check out some vids on YouTube on how to steam milk properly, very helpful.

You basically need to 1/2 fill a stainless steel milk jug with COLD milk (works better for foaming) and then place the steam wand with the tip just below the surface of the milk. Perhaps get a milk thermometer which will assist you to get used to the required temp.
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crysis said:
Your meant to use a metal milk jug with handle like these:

http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00dBtTGUaAgsgS/Stainless-Steel-Milk-Jugs-for-Coffee-Machine.jpg

Fill it up only 1 - 2 cm of milk. Blast with steam. Profit.
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Did use a stainless steel jug as pictured, and cold milk. Did place it correctly. Can't fill with only 1-2 cm (or halfway) of milk, as the nozzle won't even reach the milk then.
It was steaming fine, but the fact that the steam wand is so short is the issue. I've spoken to someone else with the same machine, and he has the same issue.
This sucks.
 
Ok so the rubber nozzle goes over a steal pipe, perhaps try and not push the rubber part right over the steel pipe... Just the tip.
 
GreyBush said:
Ok so the rubber nozzle goes over a steal pipe, perhaps try and not push the rubber part right over the steel pipe... Just the tip.
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I shall try that and report back tonight.
 
I had no issue with abzo's post. Mods are welcome to restore it. I don't mind his trolling in my threads; it's payback for all of the trolling I do in his life, I guess.

EDIT: He's asked me to state expressly that he's allowed to troll in my threads.
 
AvatarS said:
I had no issue with abzo's post. Mods are welcome to restore it. I don't mind his trolling in my threads; it's payback for all of the trolling I do in his life, I guess.

EDIT: He's asked me to state expressly that he's allowed to troll in my threads.
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Noted.
 
GreyBush said:
Ok so the rubber nozzle goes over a steal pipe, perhaps try and not push the rubber part right over the steel pipe... Just the tip.
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I can see why abzo was confused :P

AvatarS said:
I had no issue with abzo's post. Mods are welcome to restore it. I don't mind his trolling in my threads; it's payback for all of the trolling I do in his life, I guess.

EDIT: He's asked me to state expressly that he's allowed to troll in my threads.
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there should be a way to lengthen that pipe, otherwise its a pretty stupid design flaw. Obviously you cant steam milk if you have to fill it up all the way before hand, but then again, it was made in china. :o
 
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AvatarS said:
cleaned it out and tested it out

wand thing seems to be way too short

spilled over before the milk was even warm. Ended up doing a bit, spooning out the foam

Hints for how to do it better?

Can I replace that part?
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:erm: Sounds like you should take him to Men's Clinic.
 
I dont bother to steam milk anymore, I use a milk frother like this one:
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crysis said:
there should be a way to lengthen that pipe, otherwise its a pretty stupid design flaw. Obviously you cant steam milk if you have to fill it up all the way before hand, but then again, it was made in china. :o
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I was hoping there was... but I'll try out the alternative suggested although I don't see it making too much difference.
Is there a way to lengthen/replace the pipe?

abzo said:
:erm: Sounds like you should take him to Men's Clinic.
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Sounds like someone is spending too much time thinking about my personal life :erm:
 
This machine is evil. This time, it didn't even try to burn me with steam; it just started spitting hot water at me.
Managed a cup of espresso, but I'm assuming it ran out of water to use the steam wand as it didn't seem to be doing anything. I wasn't about to try opening it while it was hot and risk my hand again, so I gave up.
I did put the nozzle right on the edge of the metal pipe, so gained a little bit of space there.

On the plus side, I ended up mixing the espresso with some of the dulce de leche that's on the go on the stove, and it's delicious.
 
AvatarS said:
This machine is evil. This time, it didn't even try to burn me with steam; it just started spitting hot water at me.
Managed a cup of espresso, but I'm assuming it ran out of water to use the steam wand as it didn't seem to be doing anything. I wasn't about to try opening it while it was hot and risk my hand again, so I gave up.
I did put the nozzle right on the edge of the metal pipe, so gained a little bit of space there.

On the plus side, I ended up mixing the espresso with some of the dulce de leche that's on the go on the stove, and it's delicious.
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The amount of times these f**kers have scalded me.... its a love hate relationship. I love the coffee, the machine hates me.
 
I gave up and returned the machine (if you're thinking of getting this one, just... don't) and got another one without the filter coffee part. Used it twice so far and it's a pleasure to use in comparison. No burns this time. Better tasting coffee and milk froths easily. Much easier to clean too.
 
AvatarS said:
I gave up and returned the machine (if you're thinking of getting this one, just... don't) and got another one without the filter coffee part. Used it twice so far and it's a pleasure to use in comparison. No burns this time. Better tasting coffee and milk froths easily. Much easier to clean too.
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Brand of new one?
 
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