Questions & Answers for: Astoria steam wand

...steam wand or in the steam valve. The steam reading on the gauge should be at 1.2 bar, and the water pressure at about 3 bar until you run the group then that should read about 9.5 bars. You have 2 ...

milk frother side is cold and will now work. how can we fix this? Check the nozzle at the end of the steam wand, use a paperclip to clear, if you can get hot coffee then the steam wand is just blocked

...steam, in the wand contracts, the condensation reconstitutes the mil, the contracting air/steam creates a vacuum, and sucks the milk back into the wand. If you turn the machine off, the cooler does ...

it is contaminated with milk. Check the water from the tea spicket, if it smells funny or it is discolored then the boiler is contaminated, if not then the problem is at the steam wand and steam valve

steam wand leaks Try to tighten the nut at the top if there is one. If not you will need a rebuild kit.

I have boiler pressure and steam coming threw the wands but no water flowing through the brew heads. What could be the problem? Either the solenoids are damaged or blocked, or the metering jet on the ...

...wand to steam the milk. First check the steam wand tip to make sure it is not blocked. If it is clear remove the wand and run it under a faucet to make sure it is not blocked, it water flows freely, ...

I need a new steam wand. Where can I purchase parts ? Thank you. You can get parts from espressoparts.com

...wand line is hooked up to. Why would it not be hooked up? Also in the group head, how do you get the hex looking thread or bolt/screw out of the head? One of the lines is for pump pressure and lines ...

steam the milk in a jug with a thermometer in it. The milk is supposed to mix and the bubbles for a tight layer on top. The actual temperature should be between 120 °F / 49 °C and 140 °F / 60 °C. Milk