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Posted on Feb 18, 2008

Steam and froth malfunction

Machine spurts steam intermittently instead of milk when steaming or frothing. Parts have been thoroughly de-clogged according to tech support
recommendations. Machine doesn't seem to pull milk consistently from containers, whether small or large.

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The milk can not be room temperature.  It needs to be cool, does not have to be fridge temperature but can not be warmer than room temperature

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