Capresso 201.01 FrothXpress Automatic Milk Frother, Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CapressoBrand: Capresso
Model: 201.01
Color: Black
Product 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
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Capresso 201.01 FrothXpress Automatic Milk Frother, Black
Customer Review: Excellent machine if properly used and cleaned
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had the FrothXpress for over a year and use it almost every day. It is an excellent way to produce good milk froth so long as a few simple rules are followed.
Use cold milk that is preferably fat free or low fat as that produces the best froth. I use one of the fortified skim milks because they taste like real milk. No need to suffer using plain skim milk if you do not like the taste. A useful suggestion is that you can vary the temperature of the milk froth by turning the froth knob/handle from the horizontal (straight pass through) position, which allows maximum milk flow, to off-horizontal, which proportionally mixes more steam to milk and therefore increases the temperature of the end product. The exact amount of adjustment will vary with personal taste, but as maximum milk flow also produces the coolest froth--which cools down your cappuccino--it is a good technique to learn.
It is important to clean the machine within 30-60 minutes of use. Otherwise you will get milk deposits inside the frother assembly that will interfere with the operation of the frother and result in poor foam.
The easiest way I have found to clean the frother is to run a cup of lukewarm water through the device. Many times you do not even have to take the various pieces of the frother assembly apart if you perform this water cleaning regularly and soon after use. It is not complicated to remove the frother assembly, break it into its constituent parts and let them soak in soapy water for a little while before running clean water through each part to remove any traces of soap. I do not recommend using overly hot water as it will tend to set the milk solids and make them more difficult to remove. The frother is sensitive to foreign material in its plumbing and if not cleaned properly after each use, the accumulated milk solids will seriously degrade the performance of the unit. If you ever get just hot milk but no froth, the cause will be either, (1) dirty frother parts or, (2) improper mating of the frother assembly where the machine cannot create enough vacuum to pull the milk through the tubing properly.
Every 4-6 months, I take apart the frother assembly, including the main steam outlet piece, (using the included plastic tool), and let them sit overnight in a 1:1 water/white vinegar mixture to descale and clean them. I clean the internals at the same time by following the recommendations in the User Manual and using the same vinegar mixture in the steam water holder to descale the heating block as well. This restores the machine to full power. Nevertheless, other than letting the pieces sit in the descaling mixture overnight, the whole process takes 30 minutes or less and is straightforward.
All in all, this machine does what it claims and does it well with a minimum of hassle. I would buy this same model again as I have yet to find anything better on the market and it is a lot less money than the cappuccino auto-frother included on the higher-end Capresso automatics and the froth produced is every bit as good.
Description of Capresso 201.01 FrothXpress Automatic Milk Frother, Black
The only automatic hot milk frother that delivers frothy hot milk and hot chocolate in seconds! It's fast... it's easy... it's safe and... it's fun! 1. Turn frothXpress on and let heat up for two minutes. 2. Fill water container. 3. Fill milk container and attach to the frothXpress. 4. Place cup underneath spout. 5. Push and hold the Safety Steam Button. Immediately, frothXpress releases hot frothed milk. 6. Release the Safety Steam Button. frothXpress continues to froth for approximately 2 to 8 seconds to de-pressurize the machine. 7. Remove your cup and repeat steps 4 through 6 with as many cups as you want. 8. Store the milk container in refrigerator and clean frother parts under running water. 9. Add coffee to your cup(s) and enjoy. Features and Benefits: - Safety Steam Button. - Child Safety. When "frother assembly" is detached from machine, steam output is automatically blocked off. - Adjustable milk temperature (120° to 170°F). - Stainless Steel ThermoBlock (no water or steam come in contact with aluminum). - Thermostat keeps system in stand-by for immediate frothing. - 1220 Watt power for continuous action. - Removable water container for easy filling. - Can process up to 30 oz. of milk without refilling water container. - Great for producing hot, frothy chocolate. - On/Off and Thermostat indicator lights. - Complete with external milk container. - Easy to clean frother assembly. - How Things Work: - Milk Temperature - For maximum flow-through of milk the knob of the frother assembly sits parallel to the joint. When turning the knob slightly, the flow of milk is slowed down and the steam can increase the milk temperature. PRODUCT SPECS: Name/Model #: frothXpress, model # 201 Colors: black/silver Wattage/Volt/Hz: 1220 W/120V/60Hz Weight and Dimensions (H, W, L) 3.5 lbs. 9" x 9" x 9" 1 Year Limited Warranty for Household Use UL ListedIf you're a fan of cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate, or other drinks that use hot, frothy milk (and really, who isn't?), then Capresso's FrothXpress should become an indispensable part of your kitchen collection. After it's been turned on and warmed up for two minutes, it's easy to use. Just fill the water tank (which is in the actual machine), then fill the milk tank (which is a separate unit), and attach them. From that moment, it's just a matter of putting a cup under the spout and pressing the button--voilà, steamed frothy milk for a variety of treats. The milk temperature is adjustable from 120 to 170 degrees F, and the frother has 1,220 watts of power, as well as a stainless-steel ThermoBlock that ensures the aluminum parts don't touch the steam, a nice safety feature. The FrothXpress measures 8-3/4 by 6-1/2 by 8-3/4 inches (length by width by height), and looks sharp in gleaming bright black plastic. --A.J. Rathbun
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