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  • #31
    Re: Milk Frothing Problem - EM6910

    To demonstrate what I mean, fill the milk jug with water and steam it like it was milk. It should make a high pitch screaming sound the entire time. If you get that with the milk, and the steam tip isnt too deep in the milk, then you have a problem.

    My machine, when steaming milk will only scream if I submerge the tip deeply in to the milk. Other times it makes a ccchhh cchhh sound and a deep rumbling once the milk is nearing temp.

    Another thing, when you move the steam wand to the side and slightly tilt the jug, the milk should begin spinning. If you find it difficult to get the milk moving, it probably indicates lack of steam pressure.

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    • #32
      Re: Milk Frothing Problem - EM6910

      Another thing, when you move the steam wand to the side and slightly tilt the jug, the milk should begin spinning. If you find it difficult to get the milk moving, it probably indicates lack of steam pressure.

      I think...that might be the problem. I find it hard to get the milk swirling. If that makes sense? I just used half of the 3L milk I bought today on practising. Been getting stares from all over the room! Why is it that I can get perfectly silky milk on the Cimbali at work and not likewise with this 6910?

      Argh!

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      • #33
        Re: Milk Frothing Problem - EM6910

        Maybe try a smaller jug. I have found I get a much greater whirlpool at home using a 300ml jug isntead of 600ml...apart from less waste it has the effect of double power (seeks like it with the lesser volume of milk). In my few experiences with large commercial machines I have found that you barely need to stretch in the same way as on a domestic machine which I think is due to the very powerful whirpool which sucks in more air...at least thats how my trainer explained it to me. So by using a smaller jug I think you can create the same effect as more power.

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        • #34
          Re: Milk Frothing Problem - EM6910

          Im guessing you are using the standard Sunbeam jug.
          Its too big.
          By a 300ml one.

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          • #35
            Re: Milk Frothing Problem - EM6910

            Hmm.. Im having similar issues. Im used to a Breville Cafe Roma, and with that machine Id skim near the surface to stretch, and plunge the wand as deep as possible to get a nice whirlpool.

            With the 6910 I plunge the wand and it gets very loud, and whirls a bit, but basically leaves a mass of milkshake at the top.

            If Im reading correctly, I might be submerging the wand too far? Is it fine just below the surface to heat? Or will this stretch more??

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            • #36
              Re: Milk Frothing Problem - EM6910

              Originally posted by 2320223F3E3B3529500 link=1253366880/34#34 date=1267449353
              I might be submerging the wand too far?
              Yes you are.

              Originally posted by 2320223F3E3B3529500 link=1253366880/34#34 date=1267449353
              Is it fine just below the surface to heat?
              Not in my opinion.
              If you misjudge you will break the surface and stretch too much.
              Just a little deeper.
              Practise. Practise. Practise.

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