Is the milk frother built in and automatic ?
370542
Yes, the milk frother ("aerrocino") may be the best part about this unit. You just pour cold milk in and choose from four different milk styles. Two types of foam, cold frothed milk or warm frothed milk. The milk frother is even available as a standalone unit for $99.00 and if I didn't get this machine as a gift I might just buy the aerrocino and use with any espresso machine.
370543
YES and NO...- YES the milk frother is built in : it's electrical base is built in the main machine and is uses the main power cord, the control knob is built into the side of the machine.- NO the milk frother is NOT automatic : when the milk is ready you have too poor it yourself in your cup / glass. Is it NOT an automatic milk frother like on the Delonghi Latissima.
747450
No. No problem its easy to clean and makes excellent froth. FOLLOW Directions though!
975878
Yes it does. After keeping the coffee warm for a while it turns off by itself. Automatization works pretty good. The one thing I didn't like in mine, is that frothing milk also makes it watery.
394676
It pretty much works as any frother would with different milk types. It works really well as a whole. I hope this helps. Enjoy it is a great machine.
593490
has two whisks. One for steamed milk, one for milk and froth......Great machine !!
968840
No it has 3 automatic settings and can be programmed . Doesn't stop with cup unless programmed .
373091
Yes it does. I suspect you'll get a better cappuccino if you use a frother.
303379
Yes, the frother is removable. It's like a small thermos with a clear plastic fitted cap. Given the thickness of its walls I'm not sure what advantage there would be to storing it that way. I suspect the milk would be better when freshly added to the clean container for each use. And I agree with Lorna - the circuitry probably wouldn't benefit from this.
2104514
Yes! It's one of my favorite parts about this machine. It takes a few seconds for the pump to get the steam going but it froths & heats milk well. You can even practice latte art :)
1400364
No.....you have to have it set on cafe latte. The heat and froth is only for re-heating and frothing.
1758949
Depends on what is "regular". You can control the amount of caffeine and milk that goes into your coffee quite well. It has a lot more flexibility than the fully automated pod-based machines. Just watch the video on Youtube.
815350
Not quite sure, but it's pretty simple to use. Put a battery in the frother, heat up the milk (microwave or I prefer heating milk in a pot on the stove), fill up to the line and hold the button until desired foam stiffness. Btw, this is amazing. I have an automatic frother I purchased at sur la table, and this is way better (and half the price).
956655
Kind of. I make Americano with frothed milk. Heat the milk in the microwave and froth it with a little hand frother that looks like a coffee press.
93540
Yes. Occasionally you will have to rinse it - the frother. Milk dispenser/ container you will have to wash it when empty.
618672
No, you have to brew your expresso first then froth your milk. If it was me I would keep looking for a better machine.
1888420
yes you do. I am terribly pleased with it is a lovely machine & the milk frother is great
1116769
yes it is very easy to clean and there is one small attachment that comes off.it is also very quiet and you can add any combination to make a froth.