Smeg Espresso Coffee Machine - How to make the perfect latte

[@simonthomas296]

I wasn’t pressing the steam button...classic. Thanks for the video!

[@imtryingjennifer1389]

legit me this morning. hahaa

[@smegaustralia]

Glad it helped Simon!

[@BH13452]

i was inpatient and did it instantly haha

[@tigisarahx]

yes! me too ahaha!

[@Velvetkoosh]

OMG SAME

[@rushie72]

My SMEG arrived 2 days ago :) loving it … go it in baby pink

[@mishdiary]

Im getting mine soon, In pink To match my kittle and toaster 😅 Fridge in the future 🙏

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

oh man imagine a pink kitchen. LIke a barbie doll house 🤣

[@dmitryn.4403]

I love this machine so easy to use absolutely love it

[@smegaustralia]

Great to hear!

[@asapsteamcleann]

Could you do a video on maintaining the machine or point to an existing video thanks

[@MariaFernandaLopezCardenas-p5s]

which milk are you using? i've tried almond and oatmilk and it just heats them up

[@jenjonphotography]

can this grind coffee beans as well?

[@ankewynmalen1186]

Bought the green one yesterday. Made 2 cups this am with loose coffee properly stamped and it was great. Still trying to get the milk frother to froth, pressing the button would help probably, I forgot.....!

[@harveyjones5027]

if i am making 2 lattes, is it best to put 2 espresso cups one under each drip nozzle and dispense a double espresso, or do two separate single espressos?

[@welmacrause8268]

We purchased this machine and oh how beautiful it is! I just have a question. After I have made a coffee the 1 and 2 coffee cup lights start flashing simultaneously? Why is that. I then switch machine on and off to prepare another cup. But it doesn't seem like it's the right way?

[@MiningNinjas]

according to the manual the single and double cup lights flashing at the same time mean the machine is warming up again (the same flashing should happen when you first turn on the power button). Enjoy!

[@raess2510]

Hello Welma, i have also just bought this machine. Do you know how to clean it? And also.. is it possible to make 2 cups with the paperpods at the same time? Thankyou!!

[@welmacrause8268]

@@raess2510 hey there! I have not used the pods as yet. As for cleaning there is a video on descaling the machine. Just type in the words on youtube and I am sure you will find it. Or just let the water flush through the machine without making coffee. Have a fabulous day!

[@yemhomey4237]

Have you solved tgus problem? I just got mine and does the same thing.

[@floramielib3421]

Chris Chiapoco mine is different after turning on d machine to start a coffee d blinking will stop quickly but after I made d coffee then frothing d coffee symbol keeps blinking for sooo long till I decided to turn it off

[@brendanhutton7452]

When I froth milk now, the machine makes that noise it does when descaling. How do I fix this?

[@ashleyprendergast68]

Love your work Rodney

[@smegaustralia]

Thanks Ashley! Rodney is wonderful - stay tuned to our KZbin channel and TVSN for future demonstrations. Best wishes, Smeg Australia

[@louiseowens4593]

Please help! We didn't use our machine for a few months and now when we do, the filter basket fills up with a lot of water when pulling a shot and barely anything comes out. Buying a new one-shot basket helped-- we can get a decent shot of espresso with it but it still fills up with water, and it still happens with the two-shot basket (barely anything comes out and the filter fills with water) and it's really expensive to replace. Is there any way to fix it?

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Louise, if you are based in Australia, please call our team on [phone] and they will be able to assist you. It sounds like there is an issue with your connection. Regards, Smeg

[@marycontreras3981]

Genialisimo gracias

[@hayc3341]

Which is the best smeg machine for a long americano style coffee? Trying to not have much milk.

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Hay C, we would recommend the ECF01 or BB01/02 models. Regards, Smeg

[@michelleward2708]

I don’t like the milk this frothy, is there a way to get less froth with this machine?

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Michelle, yes simply froth your milk for a shorter period of time. Regards, Smeg

[@Zoffkam]

I wonder if you can help. If I want to make multiple coffess I have a problem with coming back to making coffee, after I stoppped using the steamer. Both lights of single and double coffee start flashing interchangeably and I can't make the second coffee without turing the machine off and on. Any help would be great, thanks!

[@rickb.1699]

The machine has to cool down after using the milk frothing wand. If you are making multiple cups, its always better u start with making all the espressos and then frothing the milk for the cups

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Zofia, To prepare more than one coffee, first prepare all the necessary cups of espresso, then steam the milk for all the cups together at the end. Regards, Smeg

[@davidtucker604]

Hi there, great video, question for you, the same amount of coffee seems to be coming out and it doesn't matter which button I press, the 1 cup or 2 cup. please help

[@smegaustralia]

Hi David, please give our friendly service team a call and they will be happy to help. www.smeg.com.au/customer-service/. Best wishes, Smeg Australia

[@davidtucker604]

Smeg Australia hi there thanks for getting back to me, all sorted. I just had to reset the machine and it’s back to normal 👍

[@longfang98]

Are the single and double baskets pressurised or not?

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Grey, the baskets are pressurised. Regards, Smeg

[@mingwang6228]

Hello....where do you buy the paper pods and what brand are they?

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Ming, we recommend sustainable ESE paper pods which can be purchased online. Regards, Smeg

[@aquicarmentv8873]

Thank you!

[@smegaustralia]

You're welcome!

[@thecaptainandy49]

Might seem like a ridiculous question, but do the filters (the insertable parts where you place the coffee) have holes all the way through? Mine look blocked and only have one very small hole in the centre of the removable filter basket.

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Andy, the filters certainly do have holes all the way through. Best wishes, Smeg Australia

[@matty733500]

You're baskets are pressurised versions which help you make coffee with crema if your technique of tamping etc isn't great. It basically forces the extracted coffee through a tiny hole instead of relying on the right grind, tamp and fresh coffee beans with non-pressurised baskets.

[@LP-so1id]

Hi what grind do you grind on? My coffee does not have crema and comes out watery.

[@smegaustralia]

Hi LP, It sounds like your grind is too coarse and is causing your coffee to be weak. We recommend a finer grind to ensure a stronger coffee. The grind setting will alternate depending on what type of coffee you prefer. Regards, Smeg

[@justinjosephaninias8881]

Im doing a pop up coffee shop. What can you suggest about the water filtration. How can I put water without manually pouring into the water tank? Do i need a water pump or anything? Thank you for your reply.

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Justin, the ECF01 coffee machine is a domestic appliances and is not suitable for commercial use. Regards, Smeg Australia

[@jewelwatts2988]

i cant wait to get mineeee :O

[@louiseowens4593]

I press the steam button and wait for it to stop flashing, but when I pull the lever down to froth the milk, the machine makes a sound like it's secreting water? How do I fix this? Is it meant to make that mechanical buzz, buzz, buzz sound? (Different to just the frothing sound)

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Louise, hold the lever down to clear the hot water. When it's complete, you are ready to froth your milk. Regards, Smeg

[@louiseowens4593]

@@smegaustralia Thanks so much for your help, this worked!

[@ch3nny]

Hello i have both the expresso machine and grinder. Which grinder setting should i set to? When i made the 1st coffee i set to finest setting and the expresso that came out was very watery and almost flavourless.

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Chen, thanks for your questions. We would recommend using Level 2-5 for the perfect cappuccino - let us know how you go. Best wishes, Smeg Australia

[@smegaustralia]

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[@savinoprincigalli4876]

ma l'azienda della smeg è italiana?

[@hammereisen7493]

Another positive thing is that the machine is heavy enough. So if you insert or remove the espresso arm you don't have to hold the machine. It will not slip away

[@LolLol-pz5zw]

La calidad que se prepara los diferentes tipos de café

[@graemem6071]

I live in a hard water area but I've bought the water filter to insert in the tank. Does this mean I should set the water hardness to soft or keep as hard? What effect does this setting have on how the machine operates?

[@MissCharlotte75]

Do you have to use a metal jug when frothing the milk? Or will any jug do? Just got mine this morning :) Lovely red colour :)

[@smegaustralia]

Hi MissCharlotte75, we recommend using a metal jug, Regards, Smeg

[@MissCharlotte75]

@@smegaustralia Thank you. That is what I have been using.

[@chinramos9318]

Hi i tried using the steam but instead of steaming my milk, it secretes hot water instead. What do i do?

[@dominicstrachan3409]

Make sure the steam button has stopped flashing and is illuminated. Once it it lit up constantly it should make steam when you pull the lever down. Sometimes a little water comes out first but it should produce steam after that if you keep the lever down

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Chin, when the steam button has stopped flashing, pull the leaver down to release any water, and then you should be able to steam the milk to get the very best result. Regards, Smeg

[@asseldt9807]

Does this machine make coffee hot enough? Most of the machines make it not really hot which is not very good. Thank you

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Assel DT, we make our coffee piping hot just like you'd experience in a cafe. Regards, Smeg Australia

[@crazeered71]

I found the factory settings where not hot enough but you can alter the temperature in its settings

[@tomleadbitter7165]

Cool, thanks.

[@smegaustralia]

No problem!

[@mackenziemoyer5352]

What's the dimension of the filters and filter holder?

[@ladybugcarina]

Which paper pods are best to use in this machine?

[@smegaustralia]

Hi C P, We recommend using environmentally-friendly ESE paper pods. These can be purchased online. Best wishes, Smeg Australia

[@christinehunter3219]

@@smegaustralia are these specifically ESE paper pods made by Smeg or another manufacturer?

[@ruthallaway6336]

I have the same thing happening as Welma above. After making the first cup the lights seem to flash for a long time so I can’t make the 2nd cup immediately. I’ve been switching the on/off button too but is that the way to do it?

[@wallst1143]

The reason for the light flashing for a long time is that the steam temp is too hot to brew another cup, so it need to cool back to espresso temp. The way to cool it faster is by opening the steam tap while the lights are flashing. That sends cool water though the heating block. Once its cool enough, it would automatically stop pumping water through the steam wand.

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Ruth, The flashing of the 1 and 2 cup lights indicate that the machine is heating water in preparation for the next cup of coffee. Best wishes, Smeg Australia

[@gaildawson8075]

why is my coffee hot when it comes out of the machine but when I drink it its cold

[@JT-zy2ft]

Are you making a milk based drink? If yes your milk probably isn’t hot enough.

[@vanessaclark3742]

Hello all, does anyone know how to froth the milk nicely? Does it have to with the amount of milk or the how far you put it in the jug?

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Vanessa, For optimum performance, immerse the frothing nozzle a few millimetres into the milk and turn the knob slowly towards you. Slowly move the container upwards to obtain a creamier foam. Best wishes, Smeg Australia

[@matty733500]

Watch a video on how to steam milk properly, search KZbin on the topic and you'll get tonnes of videos.

[@crazeered71]

If you don’t put the wand in deep enough the milk becomes to bubbly, best way I found is put the wand in as deep as you can slightly tilt the jug and slowly swirl the jug in circular motion, the milk should double in size in the jug so you need to use a jug big enough so you can start with it half full to get the right amount of milk per mug

[@steev.homohumanism]

Please advise on the steps removing the used coffee grounds, they are packed in there tight so they dont just tip out, do you all scoop it out?

[@CondoRoyaltyTV]

Buy a knock box

[@smegaustralia]

Hi wiggmortem, you can use a knockbox to clear the content. Regards, Smeg

[@crazeered71]

I put a paper kitchen towel on the counter and just tap it out like it was a hammer

[@VeganDuchess]

I have the pink one I love it 💕

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Vegan Duchess, glad to hear you're enjoying your Smeg Espresso Coffee Machine - cheers to that! Regards, Smeg

[@cliodhna2548]

Me tooooooo!!!!!💕💕💕

[@1wbeast]

Hi - I'm finding that the milk is frothing far too much when I'm using the steamer. Any suggestions on how to limit the amount of froth while still properly steaming for lattes etc.? Does the size of the jug make any difference?

[@smegaustralia]

Hi 1wbeast, We would suggest reducing the amount of the frothing nozzle you put into the milk and turning the knob slowly to decrease the steam pressure. Best wishes, Smeg Australia

[@1wbeast]

@@smegaustralia Great, thanks I'll have a go!

[@matty733500]

Put the top of the steam want in the milk and raise it a little until you hear a high pitched squeal noise for about 4 seconds then put the wand down near the base of the jug and angle it to create a whirlpool with the milk. Do this until the milk jug is too hot to touch if you hold your finger in it for about 3 seconds. Give this a go, that's how it's done on coffee shop and producer machines.

[@ankewynmalen1186]

@@matty733500 Now, that I find a good answer, thanks!

[@matty733500]

@@ankewynmalen1186 no dramas!

[@littleraisa]

please answer me what size of tamper i can use for this machine?

[@smegaustralia]

Hi littleraisa, the tamper is supplied with the ECF01 espresso coffee machine. Regards, Smeg

[@johndonald4484]

Hi, can you give me any tips on cup warmer shelf use, the instruction manual is very vague, cheers

[@smegaustralia]

Hi John, simply place the cups upside down on the flat cup warmer shelf prior to operating the machine and they will warm in a matter of minutes. Regards, Smeg

[@matbur81]

@@smegaustralia sorry but this feature just doesn't work correctly. I have had 2 machines now and neither of them heated the cups. It doesn't even feel warm on skin.

[@vinonab6000]

hi - I have the exact same red machine. Love it. It's working find, although lately the steamer button has been flashing orange/red and not always white.I read that this means the steamer needs decalcifying. I did that by filling the water container with a 50/50 mix of water and 5% household vinegar. I ran it through the espresso machine and then the steamer 5 times. It's still flashing red. Any tips/ideas?

[@dominicstrachan3409]

You have to follow the descaling cycle as per the manual or it won’t detect that you have done it. www.manualslib.com/manual/1273411/Smeg-Ecf01.html?page=21

[@sphereboy]

Descale.

[@AlfonsoCassano]

What brand / link for the paper pods?

[@smegaustralia]

@Ghassan Zakaria Hi Ghassan, we recommend sing environmentally-friendly ESE paper pods which can be purchased online. Best wishes Smeg Australia

[@floramielib3421]

Why is d two coffee symbol won't stop blinking after frothing ? Until I decided to turn it off?

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Floramie, That is an indicator to let you know that the water is heating in preparation for your next cup. Best wishes, Smeg Australia

[@dominicstrachan3409]

Pull the lever down when they are flashing. This will empty some steam and water through the steam wand and when it stops you are good to go. My manual tells me to do this or the next coffee will taste burnt. Mine is a UK machine so maybe a different manual?

[@gloriaqiu5975]

Is there a flat white 101 tutorial? 😃

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Gloria, thanks for your suggestion - we'll work on it. Regards, Smeg Australia

[@jayneclarke9687]

I’ve cleaned my coffee machine but when I put coffee into the filter the water seems not to flow through. Any ideas?

[@rossmaclaren9978]

Grind is too fine

[@TheHeliumSkater]

Grind is either too fine, too, much coffee, or tamped too hard. I'm a manager at a local roastery and coffee shop. When pulling your shots, on average, they should pull for 30 seconds, should continuously pull for 30ish seconds with no bubbles or broken stream, shouod be a smooth stream until the end where it should drip. Achieve this by playing around with the grind

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Jane, we would recommend using a coarser grind for your coffee. Best wishes, Smeg Australia

[@fixitmann6685]

So, I guess this machine is a SMEGhead? (Red Dwarf MUST have one!)

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Fixit Mann, thanks for being a fan of Smeg, we appreciate your support. Regards, Smeg

[@MooPup09]

how to you cool the machine down a little in order to make the next cup

[@crazeered71]

Hi Catherine, you are best off making all the coffee first then frothing the milk for all the cups together

[@leonanna75]

Hi I am really struggling to find the right grind for it. I don’t have a grinder and went to Starbucks to grind my beans twice, both times it was too fine for this coffee machine

[@erosdooma]

Same! I was asking for “espresso grind”, always too fine. I finally tried for a less fine, medium coarse and is a lot better. But still no crema.

[@yemhomey4237]

Have you had any luck? I also can't get the water to come our smooth with my coffee. It just drips extremely slowly

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Anna, Thanks for your question. Commercial coffee machines need a much finer grind size. So you will need to ask them to grind the coffee more coarse than they would for their store. Because every grinder is different, we can’t recommend an accurate grind size with certainty. Best wishes, Smeg Australia

[@yemhomey4237]

Try keeping the grind fine but only fill the filter half way compressed. We have the grinder and filled to the top (without tamper) = half way with tamper which works perfectly. I adjusted it to 24ish seconds which gives me 60mls. I once tried topping up more coffee once tampered and the water didn't flow at all

[@alexquek9774]

@@yemhomey4237 hi there, just started trying my machine and Was thinking, we control the machine to stop based on weighting the output (with a scale) or we control the grind size? Any advise

[@ronbao168]

Hi there, I bought the machine several days ago and for initially few times it did work perfectly. I only have a question regarding the nozzle - could the frothing nozzle be removed before frothing? I mean could we just use the plastic nozzle to froth milk directly? In some of KZbin videos I saw people do it. But when I try, sometimes the plastic nozzle will be ejected！So just want to know the answer, thanks.

[@christopherdonoso3512]

Hello! I've been using the SMEG for 3 months so far. And I really do love it for lattes. But I've been having a hard time making really good black espresso. It tends to come out really bitter and unpleasant (I've attempted with multiple grind sizes and different roasts all tasting the same). I went through the manual and it spoke about being able to alter the temperature, which I wanted to toy around with, but I really have no idea how. Any ideas on how to improve my espresso?

[@smegaustralia]

Hi Christopher, thanks for reaching out. For best results: Buy a bag of Lavazza Oro ground coffee from the supermarket. Make sure you use the 2 cup basket for the best flavour. The Barista Tip is to put the portafilter into the machine first - without coffee - and press the one cup button. Let the water run through. This will warm up the Portafilter for a warmer and better tasting coffee and help clean away any residual coffee oils. Then dry the Portafilter with a dry cloth Now fill it with 2 level scoops of Coffee - make sure they are levelled scoops and not overflowing. Tamp the coffee down leaning your body weight onto the tamper to make sure you compact the coffee properly. Extract using the 2 cup button. Best wishes, Smeg Australia

[@alexquek9774]

@@smegaustralia what is 2 scoops of coffee? Are we looking at certain grams to dial it correctly?

[@peterwoo011]

Adjust the grinding fineness: you are probably grinding it too fine! Also the longer the brewing, the more bitter part is extracted.

[@chaydesereh1288]

Isn’t the life of an espresso shot 10 seconds? Meaning you need to get it into milk before those 10 seconds or it dies bitter... I guess if you have to pour the shot before you can steam your milk maybe. Put a tad of milk in the cup before pouring the shot?

[@dandyrayhan3970]

It's a myth tho

[@OnesGaming11]

how money

[@smegaustralia]

Hi hairilones, please visit your local Smeg dealer instore or online for pricing. Regards, Smeg

[@Welcometolennysworld]

I have this. It's absolutely useless at frothing milk. It hits it up, but zero froth. Very disappointed

[@melvinon6]

May I speak for all hard working barista when I say looks like an OK domestic machine, but feels a little insulting that you would think that it competes with what I do for a living. I need to make you a latte

[@cythiathembenidlamini7479]

Hi , please help.can I use coffee pods on the smeg coffee machine

[@smegaustralia]

@@cythiathembenidlamini7479 Hi Cythia, thanks for your question. The Smeg Espresso Coffee Machine can take ESE paper pods which are an environmentally-friendly option. These pods can be purchased online. Best wishes, Smeg Australia