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WARNING:
Milk should not be allowed to run over the top of the frothing attach-
ment, otherwise it will not function properly. To avoid splattering of hot milk, do not lift
the end of the frothing attachment above the surface of the milk while frothing. Ensure
the steam selector dial is in the STAND BY-position before removing the frothing jug.
There are two phases to texture milk: Stretching the milk to aerate it and swirling the
milk to make it silky smooth and the right temperature. In practice these two operations
should blend into one.
STEP 1 – STRETCHING THE MILK
Hold the jug so the tip of the steam wand is just below the surface of the milk and with
your free hand engage the steam. Every so often lower the jug so the steam wand just
breaks the surface of the milk and makes a hissing sound. Stretching the milk will incre-
ase the volume, so lower the jug as the milk rises to ensure the tip remains just above
the surface of the milk.
STEP 2 – SWIRLING THE MILK
After a short while you will have aerated sufficiently. At this point,
adjust the jug so the steam wand is off-center and create a spinning
motion in the milk. Compensate for the angle of the steam wand by
slightly tilting the jug away from you, or to one side and at the same
time lower the nozzle further into the body of the milk. Continue
swirling until milk is at desired temperature. Without a thermometer
you’ll know the milk is ready when the jug base is ›just too hot‹ to
touch.
When you get the balance right the milk should end up forming a
›meringue-like‹ consistency that has a glassy sheen to it. Remove any
excess air bubbles by gently knocking the jug against a hard flat
surface and pour the milk down the inside of your chosen cup or
glass to make your desired espresso variation. Lastly, run the steam
function briefly to remove any residual milk in the steam wand tip.
Then give the steam wand a good wipe with a damp cloth.
Note:
If stretching makes a loud screeching sound, this may inidicate that you have lowered
the wand into the milk too early.
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