This is my 2nd Keurig coffee maker of this model. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf The first worked fine for more than 2 years, and I could still get a decent cup of coffee out of it if I fiddled with it when I decided to replace it. The problem I had with my first unit was this: When attempting to brew a cup of coffee, the unit would either keep brewing until the coffee was undrinkable or it would not run long enough and the coffee produced was way too strong. I cleaned the unit as best I could but it did not help. So in the end it was just too much trouble to get a good cup of coffee out of it, so I decided to replace it with a new one, which has been working great since I unpacked it.
Nice video, thank you. When I holding tip right on milk surface , it work, but milk thin on the bottom always when temperature enough to stop. So I holding tip even more up milk surface to built value and then push it down half way. This way milk Froth all the way till bottom... My machine is DeLonghi La Specialista Prestijio, last version.
just replaced my stock wand with a Silvia wand today. Been practicing but I either inject too much air or too little and I only get a little spin. But will try your "angle" soon!
What is the setting of your delonghi? Did you change any things or it is the same factory setting? Kindly if it you adjusted it make a video for that settings
Hi thanks for sharing. im wondering if the steam need to be flushed until the water tank empty (to reach dry steam) before steaming the milk?many thanks !
Nice 1.. I enjoyed watching.. Just curious if Rancilio Silvia wand with 3/4 holes works with this machine.. is it better with 1 or more holes for this machine?
Hi Phoebe, I changed the original steamwand with a Rancilio Silvia V1/V2 steam wand. The steam is more concentrated and better fir microfoam. You can buy the wand on ebay. In youtube are video's on how to change the wand.
@@phoebelarkin Probably It's one of the following three things, or a combination of them: 1 the extraction time is to fast, aim for 24-30 seconds by adjusting the gindsize. 2 your puck is not even, try to use a "leveler" to even the coffee bed. 3. you have to much difference in grindsize, in that case you need a better grinder.
thanks for this video man. I have EC685 with rancilio silvia wand, and I struggle to get a good result. What I noticed watching your video, is that at the beginning of steaming, right after the purge, when I switch to the milk pitcher, the steam strength usually gets very low after I turn it on the 2nd time, sometimes it even stops for 1 or 2 seconds, before picking up strength again. Then the same seems to happen after about 1min of steaming, the wand starts screaming and the strength goes low, and I loose the whirlpool. I also noticed that you steamed the milk for about 50s and it takes me about 1min20s to get to the proper temperature... Any idea if my machine has an issue and if it's fixable?
Hi Jeremy, the steam quality of the machine (in general) is not great. I do notice the fuctuation in steam quality. I don't know how to fix it. I noticed that I get better results in a picher with a bigger buttom (like ik the video)
Hi Jeremy! That used to happen to me and I found out that it was because I wasn't turning the steam knob completely, I thought it was a 90 degree turn but it´s a bit more, until it stops turning.
I bought it at ebay. You can also find it at amazon. Search for "rancilio silvia steam wand". On youtube there are video's on how to do the modification. If you are a bit technical, it's not that hard to do. It took me ~30 minutes.
Wasted so much milk trying to get the right vortex haha. Too hot, no froth is usually my problem. I just changed to the rancilio wand.. Please tell me its worth it 😭
my milk texture always looks right. shiny, no bubbles, paint like texture. but for some reason, it never floats onto my espresso.. impossible to make my art. helppp
For about month I have problem with a tube(from pump to wand). I don't know why but the tube jumps out from the wand. Too loose end of tube? Especially when I try to froth milk(get some pressure and boom - no frothing). I tried changing clamps but no positive results. Yesterday I put cable tie(in my opinion very tightly), have done two frothing(but I don't move wand) but maybe someone had same problem and solved problem for a long time?
Mine did get wobbly. I found out that was because I was too violent when trying to get the ball joint through the new steam wand, especially when at the bends. So the ball joint got too lose after I pushed it to the top. The ball joint was supposed to grab the steam wand tight. I solved this by applying 3-4 rounds of thread seal tape near the top end of the new steam wand where the ball joint is supposed to be at. Then twist the ball joint in to make it tight again. You want to twist it very slowly otherwise the tape is gonna be squeezed to one end and does nothing at all. I tried 5-6 times to make it right. But it works perfectly.
great vid. there's a prob struggling me a lot. I'm also using the rancilio wand and noticed that the milk got hot too quickly (around 10 secs) and a lot of froth coming up til it overflows the jug, no matter where I place the tip. The milk is always thin. I set medium temparature. I have no clue whether this prob comes from the machine or the jug or milk type. Any advice? tks a lot.
Hmm strange. Maybe you "inject" to much air to fast. What works for me is holding the tip of the wand just on the surface of the milk. I hope it helps!
@@dutchhomebarista How much milk do you put in the jug? How much of it are you using for a single cup of latte? And Doesn't that mean that if you're making only one cup, there is a lot of wasted milk?
Hi Arredond, before I did the modification I removed the pannarello wand and steamed with the black nozzle. The technic is the same. Put and hold the tip just on the surface and make the milk spinn. (You can get also good results). In both ways it took me lots and lots of practice though.
I replaced it with a Rancilio Silvia V1/V2 steam wand. You can buy them on ebay or amazon. There are video's on youtube on how to do the modification. It took me about 20 minutes. You need to be a bit technical but it is not hard to do.
Hi, thanks for this great vid. Nice close filming and explaining. Do you have any experience with frothing milk with sort of "automatic" steamer like the La Specialista from Delonghi? I have this machine now for a week and are unable to find any vids except the ones from Delonghi how to frot the milk. The hose has two option. One for Late and one for Cappuccino. Its just a simple ring on the hose. I think the idea is to put the milk jug next to were you put the coffee cup and put the hose strait in the jug. I tried several ways but I am not getting the result I was hoping for I think it is because the hose stays in the same upright position. When Keeping the jug in my hand outside the machine the hose is I think not in the right angle. I hope you can help. Kind regards, Jos
Hi Jos, sorry for the late reply. I have tried autosteaming on this machine but with bad results. The trick is to hold the steam tip just on the surface of the milk in a way that makes the milk spin and keep lowering the jug when the milk rises (until it has risen enough). With the original steam wand it's better to remove the "big nozzle" and steam with the little black rubber wand. But even then it needs lots and lots of practice. It took me a few weeks to get "acceptable" result and I am still improving every time:-) If you go to my channel and look at my "delonghi playlist" there are more video's that can mabe help you. Good luke and keep practicing:-) See also this video which I made recent. th-cam.com/video/W_TIuNBd9qI/w-d-xo.html
@@dutchhomebarista Thanks, no need to say sorry :-) Practicing with water and a drup of soap helped me al lot. So far I get the best results when I hold the jug in my hand, tilt it a bit and keep the big nozzle with an angle just under the surface. Even with the big nozzle the milk spins. Listen good to the sound of the air in the milk. When the milk level rises I rise the nozzle to keep it spinning and getting air in the milk. When the jug is almost too hot too hold I lower the nozzle deeper in the milk to get more steam in the bottom of the milk. This way I get "acceptable" results for cappuccino milk. :-P Thanks for pointing me to your "delonghi" playlist. I will keep practicing!! ;-))
@@dutchhomebarista with this l found my previous answer for my question . So l will practice that if you say so. I tried once end the black rubber pop out. You know the mess ? 😁 1cm higher, on top of that black rubber Is red ring washer. I took that off and l slide about 1 cm lower on black rubber. Wonder if that will prevent from popping off. Once done it. Holding in place for now. See if that will solve permanently. I see from few videos that you steaming usually for 50 seconds or bit longer. Ok. After that is that necessary to pour from one jug to another ? I will get it if that is better . For now can I pour to a glass an back to same jug. ?
I keep trying it, but the milk gets really bubbly and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Using fat free milk and the normal wand the machine comes with
It mixes the "thicker" top layer and the more thin bottom layer. I also have the feeling it makes the miks smoother. My pouring jug is also bigger than my steaming jug, in that way I can get closer the the espresso when pouring art.
Thank you for sharing
This is my 2nd Keurig coffee maker of this model. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf The first worked fine for more than 2 years, and I could still get a decent cup of coffee out of it if I fiddled with it when I decided to replace it. The problem I had with my first unit was this: When attempting to brew a cup of coffee, the unit would either keep brewing until the coffee was undrinkable or it would not run long enough and the coffee produced was way too strong. I cleaned the unit as best I could but it did not help. So in the end it was just too much trouble to get a good cup of coffee out of it, so I decided to replace it with a new one, which has been working great since I unpacked it.
this is clear tutorial, thanks for sharing it👍
You are the chosen one!
Haha thanks:-)
Real helpful thank jou for making this video!
Can't wait to practice this, my rancilio wand will be installed tomorrow!!!
Good luck. It took me some time to really master the Rancilio. My trick is to hold the tip just on the surface of the milk.
@@dutchhomebarista thank you for the advance tip!
Nice video, thank you. When I holding tip right on milk surface , it work, but milk thin on the bottom always when temperature enough to stop.
So I holding tip even more up milk surface to built value and then push it down half way. This way milk Froth all the way till bottom...
My machine is DeLonghi La Specialista Prestijio, last version.
Hi Al Gor, thank you for the tip!
just replaced my stock wand with a Silvia wand today. Been practicing but I either inject too much air or too little and I only get a little spin.
But will try your "angle" soon!
It took me a couple of months. You find it, keep on practicing and enjoy the cappuccino's;-)
Many thanks sr for this helpful video and I would like to ask you about the capacity of the milk frothing jug
Your welcome. The little jug is 350ml the black one is 420ml.
What is the setting of your delonghi?
Did you change any things or it is the same factory setting?
Kindly if it you adjusted it make a video for that settings
Hi Kkastl, I use the standard settings.
@Dutch Home Barista
Good , I will reset it tomorrow and try again.
Thanks
@@1Hind See my video as a guide/start to find your own way. I took me a lot of practice. Good luck and have fun in the way!
@Dutch Home Barista Yes I'll do
Hi thanks for sharing. im wondering if the steam need to be flushed until the water tank empty (to reach dry steam) before steaming the milk?many thanks !
Hi Yung, no I flush only a couple of seconds untill the steam is almost dry.
@@dutchhomebarista thanks for your sharing I just made it !!
Hi thanks for the sharing. I just changed the rachilio wand. Does it need to adjust the angle before frothing the milk ?
You won't regret it! It took me some time to get use to to it. Just play with the angle till you get the milk spin.
When did you lose you voice ?
Sinds I drink strong espresso
Nice 1.. I enjoyed watching..
Just curious if Rancilio Silvia wand with 3/4 holes works with this machine.. is it better with 1 or more holes for this machine?
I have tried both. The 1 hole tip works better for me. The 1 hole tip gives more (concentrated) power than the 3 hole tip.
Is there an attachment you recommend for warming milk for the De'Longhi EC680M? I don’t like the stock, it just froths and doesn’t warm very much.
Hi Phoebe, I changed the original steamwand with a Rancilio Silvia V1/V2 steam wand. The steam is more concentrated and better fir microfoam. You can buy the wand on ebay. In youtube are video's on how to change the wand.
@@dutchhomebarista thanks so much! I’ll look for it on Amazon
So with the new Portafilter bottomless, the coffee sprays everywhere when brewing! Even w a puck, suggestions?
@@phoebelarkin Probably It's one of the following three things, or a combination of them: 1 the extraction time is to fast, aim for 24-30 seconds by adjusting the gindsize. 2 your puck is not even, try to use a "leveler" to even the coffee bed. 3. you have to much difference in grindsize, in that case you need a better grinder.
thanks for this video man. I have EC685 with rancilio silvia wand, and I struggle to get a good result. What I noticed watching your video, is that at the beginning of steaming, right after the purge, when I switch to the milk pitcher, the steam strength usually gets very low after I turn it on the 2nd time, sometimes it even stops for 1 or 2 seconds, before picking up strength again. Then the same seems to happen after about 1min of steaming, the wand starts screaming and the strength goes low, and I loose the whirlpool. I also noticed that you steamed the milk for about 50s and it takes me about 1min20s to get to the proper temperature... Any idea if my machine has an issue and if it's fixable?
Hi Jeremy, the steam quality of the machine (in general) is not great. I do notice the fuctuation in steam quality. I don't know how to fix it. I noticed that I get better results in a picher with a bigger buttom (like ik the video)
@@dutchhomebarista thanks for the reply! With practice I'm sure I ll be able to get some decent results
@@bensous Good luck and most important enjoy the practice!!
Hi Jeremy! That used to happen to me and I found out that it was because I wasn't turning the steam knob completely, I thought it was a 90 degree turn but it´s a bit more, until it stops turning.
thanks for this video but from where you get Steam Arm kit
I bought it at ebay. You can also find it at amazon. Search for "rancilio silvia steam wand". On youtube there are video's on how to do the modification. If you are a bit technical, it's not that hard to do. It took me ~30 minutes.
Wasted so much milk trying to get the right vortex haha. Too hot, no froth is usually my problem. I just changed to the rancilio wand.. Please tell me its worth it 😭
Hi ilana, It was woth it for me. But it still took me a while to get to learn the wand and find the right angel. Good luke practicing!
Hi! Sorry for my question, but de size of rhe cafe granulation is not big?
The cup I use is ~200ml. You van use any size you like.
Does rancilio silvia wand fit with the machine, without customization?
Hi Andhika, No you have to be a bit technical to do the modification. There are good video's on youtube where they do a step-by-step modification.
my milk texture always looks right. shiny, no bubbles, paint like texture. but for some reason, it never floats onto my espresso.. impossible to make my art. helppp
You can try to steam the milk to a lower temperature (stop earlier). (if you steam to long the milk becomes thicker)
For about month I have problem with a tube(from pump to wand). I don't know why but the tube jumps out from the wand. Too loose end of tube?
Especially when I try to froth milk(get some pressure and boom - no frothing). I tried changing clamps but no positive results. Yesterday I put cable tie(in my opinion very tightly), have done two frothing(but I don't move wand) but maybe someone had same problem and solved problem for a long time?
Maybe your wand is blocked or it needs descaling (it's word a try).
Is your basket depressurised?
Yes, i use a depressurised basket
Is the steam wand wobbly after swapping it, because I swapped mine and it moves around a lot more?
Mine is the opposite. It moves less around.
Mine did get wobbly. I found out that was because I was too violent when trying to get the ball joint through the new steam wand, especially when at the bends. So the ball joint got too lose after I pushed it to the top. The ball joint was supposed to grab the steam wand tight.
I solved this by applying 3-4 rounds of thread seal tape near the top end of the new steam wand where the ball joint is supposed to be at. Then twist the ball joint in to make it tight again. You want to twist it very slowly otherwise the tape is gonna be squeezed to one end and does nothing at all. I tried 5-6 times to make it right. But it works perfectly.
I’m getting a lot of bubbles! What am I doing wrong
Try to hold the tip of the wand on the surface. (It took me a lot of practice)
Is machine pulsing while steaming? Mine does. And i dont know why and if that is normal or not? Thanks.
Hi Predrag Ristic, mine is also pulsing the steam (I think it has something to do with the viberation pump)
@@dutchhomebarista so that is normal thing?
Yes it's normal.
great vid. there's a prob struggling me a lot. I'm also using the rancilio wand and noticed that the milk got hot too quickly (around 10 secs) and a lot of froth coming up til it overflows the jug, no matter where I place the tip. The milk is always thin. I set medium temparature. I have no clue whether this prob comes from the machine or the jug or milk type. Any advice? tks a lot.
Hmm strange. Maybe you "inject" to much air to fast. What works for me is holding the tip of the wand just on the surface of the milk. I hope it helps!
@@dutchhomebarista thank you. Im going to give it a try and see if it works.
@@louislang7721 Good luck. It took me almost a year of practice to get this foam. (Be patient)
same problem here, hopefully I can be as good as you , dutch barista.
Thanks for your video. What size of the jar that you used for the frothing?
The size is 350ml.
@@dutchhomebarista How much milk do you put in the jug? How much of it are you using for a single cup of latte?
And Doesn't that mean that if you're making only one cup, there is a lot of wasted milk?
@@adarwinterdror7245 I aim for just the amount I need. Most of the times I have a small amound of wast.
alright, now how do you do it without the modifications?
Hi Arredond, before I did the modification I removed the pannarello wand and steamed with the black nozzle. The technic is the same. Put and hold the tip just on the surface and make the milk spinn. (You can get also good results). In both ways it took me lots and lots of practice though.
i tried that but the black nozzle pops off so i probably need something that will lock it on in order to it that way
How does your machine not move when putting on the portafilter? hahaha mine moves a lot.
Hi Kristel, If I don't hold the machine it moves;-)
@@dutchhomebarista LOL DIDNT SEE your hand holding it 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for the reply!
@@kristel3191 OKé most time the machine:-) Check my other video's. th-cam.com/video/OFCDq2r1mIA/w-d-xo.html
This streamer was replaced?Where to buy this kind of streamer?
I replaced it with a Rancilio Silvia V1/V2 steam wand. You can buy them on ebay or amazon. There are video's on youtube on how to do the modification. It took me about 20 minutes. You need to be a bit technical but it is not hard to do.
Hi, thanks for this great vid. Nice close filming and explaining. Do you have any experience with frothing milk with sort of "automatic" steamer like the La Specialista from Delonghi? I have this machine now for a week and are unable to find any vids except the ones from Delonghi how to frot the milk. The hose has two option. One for Late and one for Cappuccino. Its just a simple ring on the hose. I think the idea is to put the milk jug next to were you put the coffee cup and put the hose strait in the jug. I tried several ways but I am not getting the result I was hoping for I think it is because the hose stays in the same upright position. When Keeping the jug in my hand outside the machine the hose is I think not in the right angle. I hope you can help. Kind regards, Jos
Hi Jos, sorry for the late reply. I have tried autosteaming on this machine but with bad results. The trick is to hold the steam tip just on the surface of the milk in a way that makes the milk spin and keep lowering the jug when the milk rises (until it has risen enough). With the original steam wand it's better to remove the "big nozzle" and steam with the little black rubber wand. But even then it needs lots and lots of practice. It took me a few weeks to get "acceptable" result and I am still improving every time:-) If you go to my channel and look at my "delonghi playlist" there are more video's that can mabe help you. Good luke and keep practicing:-)
See also this video which I made recent.
th-cam.com/video/W_TIuNBd9qI/w-d-xo.html
@@dutchhomebarista Thanks, no need to say sorry :-) Practicing with water and a drup of soap helped me al lot. So far I get the best results when I hold the jug in my hand, tilt it a bit and keep the big nozzle with an angle just under the surface. Even with the big nozzle the milk spins. Listen good to the sound of the air in the milk. When the milk level rises I rise the nozzle to keep it spinning and getting air in the milk. When the jug is almost too hot too hold I lower the nozzle deeper in the milk to get more steam in the bottom of the milk. This way I get "acceptable" results for cappuccino milk. :-P
Thanks for pointing me to your "delonghi" playlist. I will keep practicing!! ;-))
@@DutchBigTwinLover Good the hear. Good luck on you coffee journey:-)
@@dutchhomebarista with this l found my previous answer for my question . So l will practice that if you say so. I tried once end the black rubber pop out. You know the mess ? 😁
1cm higher, on top of that black rubber
Is red ring washer. I took that off and l slide about 1 cm lower on black rubber. Wonder if that will prevent from popping off. Once done it. Holding in place for now. See if that will solve permanently.
I see from few videos that you steaming usually for 50 seconds or bit longer. Ok. After that is that necessary to pour from one jug to another ? I will get it if that is better . For now can I pour to a glass an back to same jug. ?
@@creativemario101 My litte wand was stuck well and didn't come off eady. Transfer the milk to another jug makes the milk smoother and better mixed.
I keep trying it, but the milk gets really bubbly and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Using fat free milk and the normal wand the machine comes with
Hi Zach, If you have the original wand, best to steam with only the little "black tube". Try to keep the tip of the tube just on the surface.
@@dutchhomebarista Oh wow, I had no idea I could remove the silver part! Ill try that tomorrow! Does fat free milk vs whole milk matter that much?
@@zach7676 Whole milk gives much better results. Good luck practicing. (It took me a couple of months, give in time and enjoy the progress;-)
i wonder why people always transfer frothed milk to a different pitcher
It mixes the "thicker" top layer and the more thin bottom layer. I also have the feeling it makes the miks smoother. My pouring jug is also bigger than my steaming jug, in that way I can get closer the the espresso when pouring art.
@@dutchhomebarista I see. Thanks for the reply!
@@whocares9049 Your welcome
How u could change the steamer?
Hi there are good step by step video's on youtube on how to do the modification. It's a bit technical but not hard to do.
th-cam.com/video/5AOTa3bEpYM/w-d-xo.html here’s the tutorial
Can you show the back
Hi Emma, what do you mean with "the back"
@@dutchhomebarista nvm i figured it out but i ment in the back compartat ment hhaa
I’m confused
lol
Seriously, using a scale.
Yep;-)