Capresso 201.01 FrothXpress Automatic Milk Frother, Black

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capresso 201.01 Frothxpress Automatic Milk Frother Black - capresso 20101

Perfect stand alone frother. Haven't owned it long enough to determine its stability and durability. For now it works as advertised and I couldn't be happier.


So it worked a day or two and then just died right? I thought so too but its actually user error and there is no mention of this in the manual. If the metal tube extending down into the cup is not snug up against the top of the unit, the button stops working. I returned my unit, brought home a second unit and the second one did the exact same thing. It was only then that I figured out what was wrong. Before you accept the negative reviews take it from me, I was the knucklehead. Though, in fairness the manufacturer would save everyone some aggravation if they mentioned this "safety" feature.


I wanted to be able to make lattes for our hot tea and since we don't drink coffee I didn't want to buy an espresso machine. The Capresso FrothXpress answered my needs. It is easy to use and creates nice hot milk and froth. I use 1% milk. The only con is that you have to learn to shut off the steam before you get to the bottom of the milk or you will have milk spatters. I marked the plastic milk holder with a permanent marker for the volume I like to have so I don't have to guess each time I fill it. Neat machine!


The frother worked GREAT the first day but, after cleaning it, I could not get it to froth the milk. The following day, after cleaning again, it started frothing again- The key: the little Knob MUST be pressed firmly into the connecting tube. Once I did this, it Frothed perfectly. I would highly recommend. Very easy to clean and re-assemble:takes 2 minutes.


Serving multiple cappuccinos is a lot easier and faster now that I don't have to switch my machine from "espresso" to "steam" and vice versa. Helps prolong the life of the heating element of my Breville since the machine is pretty much set for making perfect espresso every time.


I bought my Frother 1 & 1/2 years ago & learned to use it. It isn't the easiest thing to figure out, but with a little thought it has worked like the book says it should. I am happy with it. I just called Capresso customer service as mine just stopped working this morning (After 1 & 1/2 years of daily use!) For $35 (including shipping!) they are replacing my unit with a brand new one (they'll fix the old one for $30, so it''s an easy choice.)

The learning process was as follows:
(1) You must learn to push the button long enough to get the desired amount of milk, by stopping the button push early. This is because you're letting water into the steam unit while you hold down the button, and of course it will continue to steam AFTER you let the button up. It took a few tries but was then never a problem.

(2) The froth nozzle must be pushed snuggly up against the spring mounted circle safety switch that surrounds the nozzle projection (the black cylinder with the red o ring.) If this is ignored, it won't do anything. I went to the hardware store and found a nylon washer that is 1/8 in. thick, 1 & 3/16 in. outside diameter, & about 1/2 in. inside diameter. I put this over the projection, then put the nozzle on next; this way I can push the washer up against the spring mounted circle with one hand and snug the nozzle up against it with the other. It sounds strange, I suppose, but it works well.

(3) When I put the nozzle on I slide the chrome cover up about 1/4 in. on the rubber nozzle; this in effect lengthens (the rubber part extends down that much) the nozzle as the nozzle needs to be submerged in the milk in your coffee cup for it to froth. I use the shallowest cup I have.

The result is that I have had excellent lattes every morning for 18 months, and for a mere $35 every year or two I will continue. Don't let the folks who spent a couple of hours and gave up throw you off.


We were stupid enough to buy one of these. The first one was DOA. The second one worked 3, count 'em, 3 times. This is a bad deal. Now the company says they will not replace. This is a warning. Don't buy this product.


I had high hopes for this machine because I love frothed milk, but it died on me after a few months. At first it worked well, then it started sputtering, and then one day it completely refused to start. I even meticulously followed cleaning/maintenance instructions (easy to do).

Instead I now use a milk frother wand which costs only a fraction of the Capresso's price even when deeply discounted. (While researching Amazon, reviewers alerted me to Ikea's which I have been very happy with even if it does not steam the milk. I preheat the milk in the microwave and the wand produces great froth. The wand has been reliable with constant use and a friend remarked that it also produces better froth than the nozzle from her espresso machine.)


I was so excited to give this to my husband to use for his coffee and for cocoa. There is a finesse in using this machine that we still haven't developed. It's a great idea...but after many tries, the desire to keep trying is gone. I don't even feel good trying to give this away. The phrase "easy to use" should never be associated with this machine.... I wish I could take away the stars I gave it when we first got it. NO Stars for this...NO STARS!!!


I had high hopes for this one. At first it produced one good cup of frothy milk. Next time just hot milk and a mess. no matter what type of milk we tried or how we adjusted the nozzle, we just got hot watery milk.

I was just outside the amazon return period so contacted Capresso. Excellent support, so this review is not based on that, simply the product itself. They sent me a new base unit. same result so they sent me a new nozzle, same result. The thing just doesnt work. Poor design, time to go back to the drawing board!!!

Capresso won't refund me because I purchased it form Amazon. Amazon however after hearing the whole story refunded me despite the 2 moth time gsp...Amazon you ROCK!!

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About Capresso 201.01 FrothXpress Automatic Milk Frother, Black detail

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5636 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Black
• Brand: Capresso
• Model: 201.01
• Dimensions: 8.40" h x 10.40" w x 10.70" l, 3.50 pounds

Features

• Adjustable milk temperature
• Produces 4 ounces of hot, frothy milk in just 15 seconds
• Measures 8-3/4 by 6-1/2 by 8-3/4 inches (length by width by height)
• Froth up to 30 ounces of milk
• Great for cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate and more

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