Frothing milk for latte art with the De'Longhi Dedica EC685

[@amberthx]

This is seriously the best tutorial I have ever seen on youtube. So much information, but not too much, you explained everything using videos and stopped whereever it was necessary and did not use any confusing descriptions and got to the point instantly. Also a big like for giving an explanation e.g. why you insert the nozzle into the milk after frothing it.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you very much for your kind words amberthx. I'm glad you liked the video and I wish you many tasty coffees! All the best

[@jurijzahn8985]

Dude, you are legend! I spent ages to figure out what I am doing wrong. I tried your solution and it blew my mind. Worked a 1st attempt! Wtf? 🤯 Great Job! 💪😁

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you very much for your kind words, I'm glad it helped! All the best

[@denizkara1575]

Same for me haha , it's been 4 months that I've been struggling to make a shiny milk !!!

[@KanataRobbie]

Same. This video really helped me understand how to properly steam and pour the milk.

[@christopherking1169]

@@sharethegoodstuff5728 thank you for this great video but I did this with using ruber part of forther the explodes and the plastic part tear apart

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

@@christopherking1169 Hi Radin, I'm glad you found the video useful. If the wand comes out, there are a few things you can check: - Make sure it is clean inside so it is not blocked for the steam to pass - Make sure you don't accidentally bend the wand against the pitcher wall or bottom - Check that you can't easily take it out with your hand. If yes then it has become too loose for some reason. Try to tighten it until you can't pull it out easily. Best of luck!

[@dianacoralproject]

I have this coffee machine for 6 years, and never successful to create microfoam. I met this video yesterday, and finally my foam was smoother than ever! Where have I been?! Thank you so much for your video, now I need to practice to make latte art.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you diana saib for your kind words, I'm glad you found the video useful! All the best

[@fitahianamalalar.9790]

I've had my Delonghi espresso machine for a while and couldn't quite get the hang of steaming milk. I can't believe I struggled with this for so long. It's impressive why I only saw your video just now. Now, I can enjoy café-quality drinks whenever I want. Thank you very much for sharing your expertise!

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you very much @fitahianamalalar.9790! Helping people improve their coffee experience was my goal and seeing it happening brings me joy. All the best!

[@lanegrita5634]

I finally found a serious video. It was what I was looking for, I knew I was going to find something technical like this. I thank you for it. Greetings from Argentina 🌄

[@tobiferris]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. This is a vast improvement for frothing. I haven't yet mastered the latte art, but the consistency of the milk is so much better. Today was the best latte I've had since I purchased this machine. Great video!!!

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you very much for your kind words Tom! I'm glad to hear it helped. All the best!

[@middle_kid]

Wow. Thank you Javier Bardem for the great tutorial.

[@berkrullah]

hello everyone. i have this machine and never did latte art before. tried making some art with the panarello wand for a month (changing 1-2 things every time to see if it'll help) with no good result. after watching this video i felt some hope thinking now i will be able to do some art. it didn't help, i got better pitchers thinking they may be the problem, not them either. used different milks, no result. after a while i stumbled upon dritan alsela's tip on practicing latte art. he puts one pinch of finely ground coffee and practices latte art multiple times on that setting. i tried that too. and after second or third repetition i began to see some patterns. so i figured my foam is not correct, either it has to dissolve a little or it's not homogenously dispersed in the liquid. at the moment i'm able to get some patterns and i'm excited. so here're my tips: 1-don't rush. your circumcised wand is a domestic steam wand, you won't get a whirlpool as fast as you see on those latte art tutorials. keep your wand under the surface until you get your whirlpool going. it's better if you have colder milk and bigger volume, so you'll have more time. 2-don't rush. you don't have to stretch the milk too much. if you are hearing the spitting sound like in the video you are going to stretch it faster but have bigger foam. deep voiced man is able to make art because of his experience. bigger foam produces the cappucino and it's not possible to paint with it. when you're stretching you have to hear a constant and quiet sound. and after the milk temp reaches your palm's sink it a little, just enough to not hear the stretching. it's hard to develop your latte art skills with 2 empty canvases a day but i feel like i'm getting better with the help of this video. thanks.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you for your comment! The reason I use this method is that I have a limited amount of milk as it is the amount I like for the coffee. I'm always trying to find the smallest bubble foam that will produce enough texture, and there is the choice to make... either smooth and perfect for latte art, or not as good but with better mouthfeel. Many years passed and still I'm trying to improve it every time, there is so much more than just swirling the milk. Deep voiced man wishes you all the best!

[@sAmiZZle82]

Gotta say I'm impressed with what you've achieved with that machine 👏🏾

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you very much!

[@thomasdavid6471]

I installed the Rancilio wand on my Dedica today and just improved it massively. This looks just as good without stripping the machine down. Excellent tutorial. Thanks!

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Congratulations, looked like an interesting task but no so easy. Glad you liked the video! All the best

[@steveo44]

Really great tutorial. I've always struggled to get the milk silky on mine. This explains why perfectly!😊

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you @steveo44, I'm glad it was helpful! All the best

[@lebu5825]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to see if anyone else was having the same issue w the tip shooting out or if I was doing something wrong. Thank you. The shooting of the tip happens to me very often and it splatters everywhere. It’s scary too! I probably still have PTSD from this. I was about to order the metal tip until someone said that it could void the warranty so, I guess I will try the plastic to hold the tip.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you for your message, I'm glad it helped. The wand only came out once in 2+ years of daily use so it's not something I'd consider normal, but not all machines are created equal. My suggestion is to make sure the inner tube is clear of any obstruction (like milk solids) and that it doesn't touch the edges of the pitcher (that could cause the wand to bend creating pressure that could carry unpleasant stressful consequences) All the best!

[@Rebkavets]

I've had it as well, I think my ziptie got looser over the past months or so, I will need to delete the ziptie and try it again I guess

[@tshep1174]

Can't tell you how much this has helped me! I always thought I'd need to upgrade my machine if I "really wanted to go 'get into' espresso." Turns out all I needed was a zip tie and my good ole ECP 3420. :) Now I just need to get better at latte art...

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you for your kind words Tom! It took me months to get a decent result... patience is key! All the best

[@Glupkomatun]

This guy is pound for pound best KZbin espresso champion .

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you for your kind words! :)

[@brightspark4904]

Great video, I do recommend the cable tie on the rubber nozzle,mine blew off on the first attempt. Not nice having steam and hot milk splatter around. I enjoy hacking standard kit to get the best out of them, looking forward to more recommendations.

[@jonathanseto1827]

Agree, I also learned the hard way

[@Rebkavets]

Same

[@90qwertys]

I literally removed the panarello wand a while ago and I thought I was crazy and the only one who did that. But it works and now I feel validated bc i saw this video lol THANK YOU!!!

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Excellent! I'm sure at anything you do you are probably never the only one :) All the best!

[@kelvinleungGZ]

谢谢你，我是来自广州中国的观众，按照你的方法，我成功做出了latte art

[@cianbuckley2474]

Exactly what I wanted to know before buying this - thanks a million!

[@drewdavis6630]

This was fantastic: thank you

[@GreyFox-pe4no]

Great alternative to having to buy a steam wand, install and mod it voiding your warranty. Thanks man 👍🤙

[@azzzulikz966]

Awesome, You have explained it wonderfully better than many barista videos. Cheers mate and thanks

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you Ajay, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@LK_EBM]

Thank's for making this video! I'm going to try removing the panarello on my Delonghi ECP3120! It creates too much big bubble foam on top.

[@sarahgh9440]

same!

[@lebu5825]

Exactly the reason why I ended up here. It creates way too much foam for a latte. I guess it would be good for cappuccino though. I’m not a cappuccino fan.

[@vanessabarrett8419]

Fantastic tutorial! Completely applicable to the Smeg (which seems to be this with a Smeg skin). Will be purchasing the wand, but in the meantime, the milk I was steaming has improved 1000%!!!

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Happy to hear! All the best!

[@MrIKhalid]

Amazing video and great personality. You are the best

[@TheT2tracer]

That was on point. I have always complained about the wand. Now its like a whole new machine. Thanks.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you very much Trace, I'm glad it helped!

[@mrbulate]

Very simple but informative! great video.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you Bulate, I"m glad you found it useful! All the best

[@vognarov]

super helpful, im so glad I found this video, much better even than all those pro videos with millions of views

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you, you are very kind!

[@vognarov]

@@sharethegoodstuff5728 your a great teacher with good voice, I am frothing this milk already :) Only thing I cant do is this roseta latte art, tried 5 times and all I can do is something that looks more like Christmas tree :D

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

@@vognarov Hahaha, very appropriate for the upcoming season :p. It takes a lot of practise so keep going at it, you'll get it eventually for sure. All the best

[@weilungchen5835]

Hey this video really saves my everyday morning! With my machine it was frothing the milk fine for some months but since one month the steam became very difficult to control. With this method I am able to make my Latte perfect again. Awesome tips! Thank you!

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you for the kind words! All the best and enjoy your coffees!

[@MrAhmeeeed]

That was so smooth explaining and an understandable . i will try it out tomorrow. I hope it is gonna work with me as im about to give up on this machine.. thanks for the video

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

I'm sure it will work, it took me a long time to get it right but now I enjoy a perfect cup of coffee every time I want. If I can, so can you.

[@MrAhmeeeed]

Just want to let you know my friend that your video got me enough encourage after almost 3 months of trying. Now i can make the latte art. Thanks again for making me understand my espresso machine .. high five 🙌🏻 to u buddy

[@mnovaes]

Amazing details!

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you, I'm glad you found the video useful. All the best!

[@ke.l7175]

Thank you for your excellent video, may I ask is there any good for the metal panarello wand, is it good for producing cappuccino with big bubble? If you out a cable around the plastic tube , you could not put the metal wand back, could you? Then can you still perform cappuccino?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi kin wal, thank you for your comment. The point of the video is to show how to froth milk without the pannarello wand. The problem with the pannarello is that you don't have control on how over the frothing and the results are not as good as without it. I haven't tried to put the pannarello back on with the cable tie, but I presume it would be difficult as it does protrude. But again, why would you use the pannarello if you can do better without it? For me, the better the milk foam texture the better the mouthfeel, so for cappuccino I recommend not using the pannarello and working to get the best result with the inner wand. I hope I answered your questions and let me know if you need any help. All the best!

[@hkauprentang3847]

Hi, i just got the same machine, and i'm happy with it so far, and did this hack. But i have problem with my steam wand. When i turn on the knob, the steam pressure seems delayed, it takes couple seconds to finally comes out, whether the panarello is attached or not. What should i do?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi, this is normal, as first you need to purge some water before the steam comes. This happens to all thermo block machines so nothing to worry! All the best

[@nguyenuc1208]

thank you for the tips. I tried it with my delonghi, however, when I tried frothing the milk, the rubber nozzle blowed off. Can you show me how to fix the problem please? Another issue that I faced is that water still come out with the steam.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Nguyễn Đức. If the nozzle pops, you can try different things. First make sure it is clean inside, then check you are not touching the sides of the pitcher as it could bend. As last resort you can add a cable tie like the one I have in the video. For the water problem, make sure you are in steam mode, and that you have enough temperature. Some drops are normal but it should mostly be steam. Hope it helps and all the best!

[@md.nafeesurrahman6704]

Thank you so much for showing with such details! Loved it!

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@tristanswanwick4760]

Same sentiments as everyone else. This video has been hugely helpful and saved me a lot of hassle. Can I ask why the non-pressurized basket is better than pressurized?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you for the comment Tristan. Regarding your question, I'll start by stating that with the same coffee beans I've tried both pressurised and non-pressurised and I definitely can tell a difference in taste. Reasons being: - You can dial in the extraction as you control it with grind size and tamping pressure (which will vary with different beans) - This control will allow you to extract flavours and qualities that you could never get using a pressurised filter, but it is a skill to be learned and perfected - It's quite pretty to see the coffee coming out! Of course none of this matters if you cannot appreciate the difference so it's a personal preference - By using a bottomless portafilter it's much easier tp clean I hope this helps and all the best!

[@kovastol6818]

Dedica 685 is very good machine, but with rubber wand much better foam milk always, thank for video, I did the same.

[@Sydney-Ghumo]

Thank you for this great video I have the exact same machine and love it. Its about 5 years old already and I just descaled it today.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you for the kind words Faisal! Descaled after 5 years? Your water must be excellent!

[@Sydney-Ghumo]

@@sharethegoodstuff5728 haha no water is very hard. I descale once a year and so I did the 5th cycle today. I should do it more often though.

[@ReVoL35]

That's what I've been looking for, thanks!

[@an-na797]

Excellent video! However, I tied the pannarello with a zip tie, and it still goes flying after approx. 15 seconds. Any idea about what could be the issue? The steam wand should be clean on the inside and outside.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi An Na, it seems that sometimes happens to some people. Hopefully you can figure out what is causing the issue. The reason why it jumps out is because there is some pressure build up in the wand. If you are sure it is clean, then it could be that you bend the wand by accident, or that you touch the sides of the pitcher. Both actions could create some resistance in the steam flow and the pressure will try to escape somewhere (up the wand). That would easily overcome the zip tie. Try in a glass of water and see if you can spot the reason. Hope it helps and best of luck!

[@ollie876]

Do we have to take the plastic cable off the rubber wand every time we have to clean the wand and reuse it or do we put a new one every time?🤔

[@KanataRobbie]

Great video. Is there a special kind of milk that should be used? We have skim milk in our house.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi KanataRobbie. You can froth any milk. I use full, but I have had similar results with semi and skimmed milk so it is definitely possible to froth almost any kind of animal milk. I haven't tried vegetable milk like soja or almond so I cannot comment on those. All the best!

[@renatomscosta]

Now you know: the problem is not the machine, it's YOU 😂

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Now you know: anything is possible as long as you keep trying!

[@ross6883]

Best asmr ever! Please make more videos

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you Arda, will do my best :) Have a nice day

[@andypoulton8106]

This is great, thank you! Look forward to trying your recommendations :)

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Glad you like them!

[@aegidaeon]

very interesting, thanks a ton! I keep getting way too much water and can't really see the pattern when this machine pumps, steams, squirts or wants to release pressure...

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Aegidaeon, I'm glad you liked the video. On the steam setting it should squirt a bit and then just steam. Check with an empty glass, if it is not steaming properly then there might be something wrong with the machine. After steaming, if you go back to brew setting, you can purge water to bring it back to brew temperature. Best of luck!

[@aegidaeon]

@@sharethegoodstuff5728 thanks a lot! Yeah, i think the pump has a problem, it will pump a little water and then keep pumping a whole lot of water squirts for minutes. in a second run it instantly started steaming correctly. Will have to sort that out...

[@aegidaeon]

found the culprit: Since it pumps a little bit of water first i always put a waste bucket under it, collect the water, TURN OFF THE VALVE - and then start to steam the milk - when in truth the machine already switched to "no Frothing button pressed? Turning on the valve? Got it, he wants hot water..." - mode... So - user error - as it most times is...

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

@@aegidaeon Oh yes, the unnoticed switching of the mode... I believe anyone who dare to use this machine has been a victim of this wonderful design choice. I'm glad you sorted it out, now you can focus on getting the perfect milk! Best of luck

[@josemiguellisbona3319]

I appreciate you for sharing this. Simple yet very practical solution! When I saw your frothing milk technique, your approach made sense and will work ( it was the same as I was taught a few months ago) Kindest regards! ☕🧔🏻💓

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you Jose, I'm glad you found the video useful! All the best

[@edwardprokopchuk3264]

VERY good video!!! Thank you!!!

[@peperodriguez8295]

Hello, I would like to know at what temperature you have your coffee maker (low, medium or high) because I set it on high so that the coffee would come out hotter and I think it is influencing the vaporization of milk because the jug with the milk heats up right away and it ends up coming out foamy so I can't do my drawings

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Pepe, I have the machine set on medium, but I used to have it in high and I didn't experience a noticeable difference when frothing milk. What does make a big difference is the temperature of the milk when you start. I keep both the milk and the pitcher in the fridge to have both as cold as possible. Another factor is the amount of milk. 280ml take a lot longer to froth than 80ml. The smaller the milk amount, the more difficult it will be and you need a very good technique to achieve good results. Don't forget that it takes time to get it right. My suggestion is small changes to see if the result improves or not, plus considering what was mentioned above. I hope this helps and all the best!

[@bangmet45]

THANKS ! you give me hope

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Best of luck!

[@ZodiakAsHell]

Great tutorial 10/10

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Glad you liked it!

[@epickelok]

Can you show us how to foam the milk using the Panarello wand that comes with the machine? Appreciate with thanks!

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Kelok Chan, thank you for your comment. I'll think if there is anything useful I can convey about the panarello wand. All the best!

[@babylion1234]

thanks a lot man! this was very well explained, no bs!

[@mykolamykhaliuk]

Great job. What milk you use?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you for the kind words! I prefer full lactose-free milk, but frothing works with any kind. All the best!

[@oeltek4680]

Really thanks for sharing this great video

[@michaelrussell738]

Great tips! I've done the same with my machine and used a cable tie and I can definitely see the difference. The one issue I'm having now though is that the milk doesn't seem thick enough when I pour it. I get the nice swirl and the glossy texture when I've finished foaming the milk and it looks like it will be good , but then when I pour it seems very milky and doesn't allow for any (or very little) latte art. Or sometimes, it might be a little bit thicker but only really the top part of the milk and again when I pour, it is quite thin. Any tips for that?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Michael, thank you for your comment. Your issue can be due to different reasons so I'll try to list what comes to mind: - If you make little foam, may be you are just heating the milk instead of injecting air. Try rising the tip of the wand a tinny bit more and see if that helps. - If you only have foam at the top, try mixing the milk after you finish frothing. This way instead of having milk at the bottom and foam at the top you incorporate the foam into the milk. - If you pitcher is too high when you pour the milk, the foam will sink. Try pouring the milk slow and very close to the coffee surface and see if it makes a difference. - Try a different pitcher. Different spout shapes can make a difference for latter art. - Keep practising! It takes time to get it right so don't expect to get it right from the beginning. Eventually you'll get the results you are aiming for. I hope this helps and all the best!

[@michaelrussell738]

@@sharethegoodstuff5728 thanks very much I'll try those tips. When you say mixing the milk do you mean swirling the jug and tapping? I usually do that at the end but maybe I could try mix it more. I'll try not having the wand in too far and see if that makes a difference thanks!

[@thedevil505]

Very informative video with great explanation. Great idea using the plastic cable tie, that will help tremendously. You sir deserve a like and and subscribe 👍

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you for your kind words! All the best

[@suzannebarley4365]

Great video - so lovely to see something beautiful in life and fun - I have just bought more or less the same one myself and would love to be able to do latte art - as you say practice makes perfect - nice to know it has the capability to do it so thank you - look forward to more videos from you!

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you Suzanne for your kind words! I hope you manage to get the results you want, which I do not doubt you will. All the best!

[@bonetiger8888]

Grea video! I wonder if you set the panarrello wand to "Hot Milk", will you get a similar result as removing it completely? Thanks

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you and great question! I'll try to answer it: Although I haven't tried it, my guess is that It will not work for the following: - The wand in "Hot Milk" setting closes the top part so no air can be injected in the milk. This is opposite of what you want - You have no control of where the tip of the inner wand is - The outer wand will prevent the milk to flow freely around the inner wand tip If you are interested, I've made a video that shows clearly what is going on when you use the inner wand so you can visualise the process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHbHp3iunLudaq8&ab_channel=Sharethegoodstuff

[@bonetiger8888]

@@sharethegoodstuff5728 Thanks a lot! i got the cable tie today and it works! Another question, what's the size of your latte cup?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

@@bonetiger8888 Excellent news! The size of the cup in this video is around 200 ml (6.76 oz) All the best

[@aznb3tetype]

At the end of the video you talk about using non pressurized basket. Did you find some compatible with this Dedica? I've been looking but never found one ... Anyway thank you, great video!!!

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Andrew. Depending on where you live you may have to try amazon, ebay or ali. The one I use should be this one (Alternatively you can search for a 51mm filter): www.amazon.com/Coffee-Filter-Stainless-Machine-Pressurized/dp/B07JQL9C8V I made a video on how to use it, in case you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ-ulaWmoruDY9k Good luck!

[@NoZenith]

Amazing!

[@acevivi]

Great video, thanks for the tips!

[@s0bad]

Good video but sounding like a bond villain takes it to the next level.

[@katsionas]

can you also do more foam if you want?i would like to drink just a normal cup of cappuccino with more foam.is this machine good enough to steam good foam?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you for your comment. My wife likes to drink a big latte with 240ml of milk so a lot more than a cappuccino. Frothing is no problem with great results and it can easily do more than that as well. All the best!

[@TheRabiaFactor]

Can you tell what’s the cause of steam wand spitting water? Before steaming the milk I always give the steam wand am initial spur to release any water reserves but even after that, after some time alongside normal steam I can see the steam wand spitting bits of water. The machine is only a month old.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi! What you describe could be normal behaviour. You could try to increase the water temperature to high as they are both related (water and steam). A little bit of water should not be an issue unless it actually interferes with the frothing. If that's the case, as It's brand new you could contact your dealer for advise (repair/replace). Hope it helps and best of luck!

[@TheRabiaFactor]

@@sharethegoodstuff5728 I have tried resetting it. It’s working fine now. Thank you, though! :)

[@MrOfigenko]

Man... What a livesaver

[@abdallahesam1836]

Great video, do you have pressurized or non-pressurized basket ?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hello Abdallah, thank you for your comment. I use a non-pressurized filter.

[@mohdjazmancherahim5625]

Thanks a bunch! Saved my money from buying a metal steel wand! Now off to practice my latte art!

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you Mohd Jazman, I'm glad it helped! All the best and good luck!

[@The-Amroz]

Thank you, I was able to do it after a long time🙏🏼❤️

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Excellent! I'm glad you found the video useful. All the best!

[@NoZenith]

This one video is worth a subscribe. Thank you so much.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@kellbellx]

Thank you for your video! Does the machine overheat for you aswell when frothing milk? It usually does for me when I do it without the panarello. Any thoughts?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Kelly, thank you for your comment. If I understand your question correctly, you mean that after frothing milk the machine is overheated (both coffee buttons blinking). If this is correct, then this is expected behaviour as the machine heats up the heating element to a higher temperature in order to produce steam quickly. This is too hot for brewing coffee so you need to "cool down" the heating element. You can wait until the temperature drops back to coffee values, or you can cool it down yourself but purging water through the wand until it cools down (usually this takes 5-10 seconds). To purge water after you are done frothing milk, press either coffee button (they should be blinking) and rotate the steam knob back down (water should come out the wand). A few seconds later the coffee buttons should stop blinking and you can brew coffee again (don't forget to rotate the steam knob back up). Hope it helps and good luck!

[@kellbellx]

@@sharethegoodstuff5728 Thank you so much for your prompt answer!

[@nathalielehmann8363]

Great Work! Thanks for this video :)

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you Nathalie :)

[@gyanasahoo8259]

How did you use cable tie...any suggestions what sort of tie to use

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Gyana, I used the smallest one from a bunch of ties I got at the dollar store. Just make sure you tighten it up properly using some pliers and it should be good enough. All the best!

[@LaRoche_]

I need help please, I just bought this machine and the coffee is great and all but when I want to use the cappuccino maker either for steam or just to run hot water, the machine starts shaking a little bit more and the noise it makes ... It sounds like it's going wild in there. Maybe I'm just to sensitive with my ears I don't know but should I be worried and send it back in order to get a new one. Your machine doesn't make noise at all it seems compared to mine.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi J. That doesn't sound normal, but to confirm, when you froth milk the "steam" button is on and flashing when you froth? Just to make sure you are in the correct mode as it goes back to brew after a few seconds. If you just bought it, it's always a good idea to send it back for inspection. Depending on where you live and the consumer law, you could be entitled to a new replacement unit. All the best and good luck!

[@AxisError]

wow! :D I Bought Dedica EC685 Today :D Time to learn how to make a coffe :D Thank You :)

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Excellent! I wish you many tasty coffees!

[@AxisError]

@@sharethegoodstuff5728 Thx :D

[@AS-fj9ph]

How do you clean and wash the rubber?? Remove it every time after using and tie back again?? 😯

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi A S, I just dip in a glass of water whilst purging hot water for a few seconds and then wipe it with a cloth as shown at 3:46. Hope it helps!

[@DarkCavaliero]

finally thank you. I have been using hot milk, then switching to cappucino mode and that made the milk too thicc. This is perfect thank you very much.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you DarkCavaliero, I'm glad you found the video useful. All the best!

[@roshnifaisal]

Hi there! Your vid helped me immensely. After trying for so long I started to give up on myself. My concern is, will the hot temperature of milk damage / Melt the rubber? And when do i fell the need to put on the cable tie?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Roshnifaisal. Thank you for your comment. I've been using the setup you see for more than 2 years and it works like the first day, so you have nothing to worry about. About the cable tie, I never had the problem of the wand shooting out, but to protect my self from my mistakes I put it. If you clean the wand properly every time after using it (rinsing with water) and you are careful not to bend it, then you should be fine. All the best!

[@strangev0id]

Wow how did yuou remove the metal part ? Thanks a lot

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi strangev0id, If you mean the pannarello wand, you just pull it out. I've done it 6 years ago so I don't remember it vividly but I definitely did not have much trouble doing it. Hope it helps and best of luck!

[@jeremyp.2485]

Great video! I'm using the DeLonghi ECP 33.21 with same 51mm filter but with manual pump switch. Can advise how many mils in your expresso here? I assume it's the double shot in the Dedica.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Jeremy, thank you for your comment! I believe you refer to the amount of coffee output. I aim to get a 2:1 ratio so with 14-15g of grounded coffee, I want 28-30g of liquid coffee. I used a scale to calibrate it and on the dedica you can save the shot time for each button. With a manual pump I guess you can use a timer and a scale a couple of times until you get consistency and then do it by eye. I hope I've answered you question and best of luck!

[@Jewels64]

Thank you for this video, may I ask where did you buy non pressurised baskets for the delonghi dedica machine ? I’m in Australia.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Jewels, I bought from Amazon. I'm not in Australia, but I found it on the Australian Amazon site: www.amazon.com.au/MagiDeal-Non-Pressurized-Breville-Delonghi-Stainless/dp/B01JRH3DMS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=51mm+non+pressurized+basquet&qid=1568362126&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0 That should be the exact same I use. If you are interested, I also made a video on how to install it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ-ulaWmoruDY9k Cheers!

[@Jewels64]

Share the good stuff Thank you

[@rbncherryfig]

oh, you have no idea, how helpful this was! You are my hero, man. Now... where the heck do I buy a zip tie? :D

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

You are very kind, thank you. Any hardware store should have them. I believe I bought mine in a dollar store, they should be easy to find. Good luck!

[@christinemyint1980]

Great advice! I have a delonghi 35.31 and I’ve been having trouble getting the right consistency for frothing milk. This helps massively. I do want to ask though, how do you clean the rubber wand when it’s zip tied? Can you still take it off and run it under water or do you just wipe the residue off with a cloth?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Christine. I'm glad you liked the video. I clean the wand by putting the machine into brew mode , just after frothing the milk. This will make the two buttons blink as the temperature is too hot for brewing. Then I submerge the wand in water and switch the wand knob back down to activate the pump. A few seconds later I stop it and wipe the wand clean with a cloth. I've been doing this for mare than 2 years and never had a problem so I can confirm it works. All the best!

[@markliau8061]

Hi thanks for your video, I just bought the non pressurized basket for my 35.31 delonghi but the extraction is way too fast, 15gram to 30ml is around 8 seconds and end up with sour espresso. I have the delonghi KG89 grinder, will that grind fine enough for non pressurised baskets or will I need to purchase a new one? One tip I got from another video for practicing frothing milk without wasting milk. Substitute milk for water but add a drop of dish washing soap. This will create bubbles or microfoam if your technique is correct !

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Mark, thank you for the tip. As I had no rush I practised whenever I made coffee :) The KG89 is the grinder I got with the coffee machine and I can confirm it is not suitable for espresso. At least out of the box... there are two ways to tweak it to make fine enough grind. One is to add a few washers in the top bur screws to make them come closer together. This is what I did but then opted for a better fix, which was to open it and adjust the internal gear to allow to adjustment knob to go further close. I'm not recommending this as I ended up breaking my grinder, but at your own risk you will be able to grind fine enough.. as long as the grinder lasts... The safest choice for the long run is just to get a capable grinder, but they cost more than the coffee machine which sounds excessive, but for me is worth the money as the grinder will most likely outlive your coffee machine. Those are my two cents, hope it helps and good luck!

[@markliau8061]

@@sharethegoodstuff5728 Thanks, I looked up the mod for the KG89 and tinkered with it. It's grinding alot finer now but found the new settings does make the grinder burrs contact each other if set to the finest mode. So it's set to fine minus 3 clicks for mine. Have yet to try with a unpressurised basket yet... Thanks for your advice !

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

@@markliau8061 Excellent! I hope you manage to enjoy the coffee you are looking for.

[@aliciasimonn]

Hello , I wonder if you set the milk selection ring to hot milk or cappucino option ?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Alicia. That setting if on the panerello wand. The wand is removed so it has no influence on the frothing. All the best!

[@aliciasimonn]

@@sharethegoodstuff5728 i see … Thanks a lot ! Anyway I removed the attached panarello this morning and tried to do the things shown on this video. Everything went smoothly until big bubbles suddenly formed in the end, so much that the milk just splashed everywhere! I don’t know what I had probably done wrong and this is stressful😂😂

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

@@aliciasimonn Hi Alicia. You are doing almost everything right, and it takes time to get it right so don't stress about it. The most likely cause of your issue is that you may be lifting the wand a bit too much. As you froth the milk, the foam will rise and sit on top of the milk, the swirling of the milk helps mix both milk and foam. If you rise the wand tip above the milk level (into the foam) then you will splatter the milk as you described. Again, it takes time to get it right so keep going at it and before you know it you'll master it! Best of luck

[@whocares9049]

May I know how much espresso you use and what size is the cup? Great video btw!

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi whocares, The cup shown is 175ml and I believe the ground coffee was around 10g yielding 20g of liquid. Thank you for comment and all the best!

[@roshnifaisal]

Will this idea damage the rubber in the long run by frothing the milk on a daily basis? Sometimes twice or thrice a day?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Not at all, then wand is inside the panarello, so it does was it is meant to do. The only difference is than now you can clean it better and you can control how the milk is being frothed. Like I stated in your previous comment, I've been using it for 2+ years and no issues at all. All the best!

[@keiranhamilton3170]

Can you still make Cappuccino with this method though? I.e. without the nozzle?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Keiran. With the inner wand (the one shown) you can froth the milk for any type of drink. I use it for cappuccino and it produces far better results than the pannarello. All the best!

[@yusufcakr293]

I bought from the same machine. Successful for latte art for a shiny crema that needs to be steeper and on the edge 😎👍🏻

[@njotosonny]

Yusuf Çakır how to make it?

[@yusufcakr293]

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[@nadiahaider6963]

did u changs the black rubber wand cos mine is really shorter?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Nadia, the wand you see is the original that came with the machine. Some people do seem to have a smaller wand that may depend on date of production/location, but I'm not sure why that is.

[@Nsnyder1]

Did you purchase a different rubber wand? Mine is much much shorter than that, probably only an inch? (Watching w/o sound, in public :)

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Nicole. The wand you see is the original one that came with my machine. I have been asked this a couple of times so I'm starting to think that they somehow changed it for reasons I cannot fathom. I did manage to find the one I have on ebay, if you search for spare parts. That could be an option if you are interested and depending where you live you might find it easier. Good luck and hope you can mange to froth milk like you want to!

[@Tamer_108]

if you remove the metal wand - how do you still change modes from Hot Milk to Cappuccino?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi! You do it yourself! That is the whole point, to have control on how to froth the milk. You can froth or heat the milk with the wand, varying how deep the wand goes into the milk. All the best!

[@yttean98]

Useful as usual.

[@FILO95f]

Great Idea! Thanks!!

[@albeezy9631]

Great video! Just got a Dedica myself and want to try this out. What size is your frothing pitcher?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Thank you Al Bee! Congratulation on your new machine, I find it great value for money. The pitcher on this video is 350ml or 12 oz. All the best!

[@LuisRodriguez-bp3yr]

tengo la misma maquina, eso lo puedes solucionar solamente bajando en anillo rojo plástico que esta arriba de la lanceta, ese anillo esta para solucionar ese problema

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Buenas Luis. Buena idea, de todos modos me quedo mas tranquilo con el lazo de cables.

[@aidan4062]

This is the video I’ve been looking for! Thank you! I haven’t got the results I want yet but I’m getting there. Great to know there’s an option beyond the purist opinion that “super autos just aren’t capable of good foam and you’ll need a ‘real machine’” Can the steel steam wand you mentioned be installed on the Delonghi Magnifica? They appear to have the same wand

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Aidan, I'm sorry, I have no idea. You can always open the machine and see if they look equal before doing anything. Good luck!

[@pippismom4077]

I already got the positioning and spinning properly, but when to know how to stop? Some say when pitcher is too hot that you cant rest your hands.... i cant get the timing... i end up over steamed or under steamed...

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

If you got the position and spin correct, then you are 90% there! What I do I just keep my fingers resting in the side oposite to the wand and wait until it's too hot to touch like you mentioned. That is around 60º Celsius (what you want). If you need more guidance you could use a milk thermometer which is inexpensive and accurate enough for this. Then when you know what to look for you won't need it anymore. Best of luck!

[@hosamomar8508]

Plz from where I can got long silicon nozel?and also I will work with delonghi ec680? Thank you

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Hosam Omar, the silicon nozzle came with my machine. I'm aware that there are version with a plastic smaller one. I did a quick search on google and I found the rubber one on amazon www.amazon.co.uk/SPARES2GO-DeLonghi-Dinamica-Espresso-Machine/dp/B07M93FRHS Depending on where you are in the world you might need to look somewhere else. Best of luck!

[@damienlyons5447]

Hey, was thinking of doing this cable tie mod with mine, same model. Do you think there is a risk of damaging the machine if the reason the rubber shoots out is the pressure of the steam? Or yours works fine with this mod?

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

Hi Damien, mine is working fine but I never had issues with the wand blowing off before. I put the tie "just in case". However, I believe if pressure does build up, the wand will find it's way out regardless of a cable tie ;-) Hope it help!

[@damienlyons5447]

@@sharethegoodstuff5728 That's appreciated, I'll try the cable tie and your steaming tips. Thanks for the reply!

[@Kasparovvvvv]

Before buying a machine, how can I know if the wand is good? If the steam is dry enough and the shape is good etc.

[@sharethegoodstuff5728]

My advice is to do diligent research about it. If you never used one before is difficult as you don't know what you need, but if you see other people using it and they can make what you will be making, then it's a good start! All the best

[@chanchakrey]

Thanks you!