mdahlor wrote:
> Anna,
> If there is only one switch, then your frothing wand is most likly
> activated by a knob of some sort (usually on the side above the wand
> itself). If you turn the knob and nothing happens, give it a minute as
> it may be taking some time to actually heat the water and make the
> steam. If you have a picture, or can find a photo on the web, that
> would help me help you a lot more. In regards to actually foaming
> milk, there are tons of web sites devoted to that subject. One of the
> better sites is coffeegeek.com and they have an article about that very
> subject
>
> http://www.coffeegeek.com/guides/frothingguide
>
> The trick is to "surf" your milk. This means keeping the frothing tip
> just enough below the surface of the milk to ariate it. In most cases,
> you should hear a kissing/hissing sound to let you know you're in the
> right spot. Hope that helps!
>
> M

Hi Anna,

I have a De Longhi Expresso maker of some sort. I will have to look at
the model and see just what it is. The largest problem I have with it
is not using it. When I don't use it for long periods of time, I have
to tear the thing apart and clean the tubes inside. However, I live in
an area with really hard water. So the hard water deposit build up,
and when the scale inside the tubes get dry, it blocks up the tubes.

So, you to get the steam to work, you may have to tear the thing apart
and clean out the tubes real well with some kind of coffee pot scale
cleaner. (I use vinegar most the time, but I can't spell very well
some days!) There are some stronger cleaners you can get that will
work when that one doesn't.

The De Longhi I have does have a knob on the side to turn the steam on.
Also, it is best to us a frothing picture. Keep the frothing picture
cold.

roland