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  • #16
    Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

    Great tips here. I found starting my steam wand at around 8 o clock, close to edge of jug and resting on spout works for me. After I introduce some air into the milk (i.e. the paper ripping sound), and jug begins to warm, I move the wand slightly towards the centre of the jug (1cm below milk level) till milk is at optimum temp.

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    • #17
      Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

      Good going Pete, and thanks for sharing.

      Gary at G

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      • #18
        Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

        I had a EM6900 which was my favorites machine and unfortunately the steamp pump died on me... so I got or sent back and they replaced it with a EM6910 I thought ok cool newer machine... but I have sent it back to get the steamp pump replaced as the micro foam it creates is not micro at all its full of bubbles and quite annoying when you know you don’t have this problem with any other machine they want to put in front of you... so I still have a failure EM6910 that I just am over... and wondering if I can be bothered sending it back AGAIN... the tech guys prolly don’t care for coffee like us on here so if they test it the milk they get from this to the world greatest machine is no different so they probably think I’m just annoying... Maybe if SUNBEAM spend an extra $5 on quality they wouldn’t have to replace so many machines and wouldn’t be killing their reputation in the process

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        • #19
          Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

          Hi Erica ... I suggest ringing Sunbeam (not the repairer) and telling them what you have experienced and what you want done. I had to be quite firm (but polite) when I had repair issues, but got there in the end. Good luck.

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          • #20
            Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

            Originally posted by 5C6978693F350C0 link=1312184282/18#18 date=1320443201
            Hi Erica ... I suggest ringing Sunbeam (not the repairer) and telling them what you have experienced and what you want done. I had to be quite firm (but polite) when I had repair issues, but got there in the end. Good luck.
            I agree with Pete.
            A 6910 is quite capable of making nice microfoam.

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            • #21
              Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

              It takes a bit of practice with this machine. As said above it does very good milk in the right hands and with the right settings. Cheers

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              • #22
                Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

                Hi , Look 4 bar pressure is just pathetic to steam milk, it does not have to be this hard. SB are about to release a new model total rebuild lets hope they use a bigger steam pump. To be released after Christmas, Lets see what santa brings.
                Peter

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                • #23
                  Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

                  Originally posted by 6F7F7B6F3D0E0 link=1312184282/21#21 date=1320971891
                  Look 4 bar pressure is just pathetic to steam milk
                  You are aware that the big commercial espresso machines only use 1.2-1.4 bars of pressure for steaming right?


                  Java "Pressure != Volume" phile
                  Toys! I must have new toys!!!

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                  • #24
                    Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

                    You are aware that the big commercial espresso machines only use 1.2-1.4 bars of pressure for steaming right?[/QUOTE]

                    Well SB Have got the set up wrong. There is not enough pressure to steam milk easily it does not need to be that hard. I used to have a Bodum that took a 14 Bar pump and gave you 19 Bar pressure to the steam wand it was great. You could micro foam a jug of milk in no time 4 mugs at once.
                    Peter

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                    • #25
                      Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

                      Pffft, 19 bar pumps are for wimps!

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                      • #26
                        Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

                        No doubt, steaming on the 6910 can be tricky (and sometimes bloody annoying) and there are much better machines available. However, as discussed above, you can produce excellent micro-foam with a bit of practice and if the machine is kept clean. It does take a bit longer and you cant do large jugs, but for around the $500 - $600 mark, its still not a bad option IMHO.

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                        • #27
                          Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

                          Hey nice modification where do you get them from?

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                          • #28
                            Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

                            Ive cracked the froth code on this thing - finally 8-)

                            Bump the temp and wetness settings up a few notches, and make sure the wand is angled at close to 45dg. Perfecto!

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                            • #29
                              Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

                              Oh yes, have just switched to the hottest and wettest setting, BIG improvement. Very pleased. Have been flogging hottest and driest for a long time and getting no where. Thanks for the tips.

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                              • #30
                                Re: EM6910 Milk Frothing Tips

                                Thanks idk116, your suggestion also helped me with my problem! =)

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