Is your Verismo Milk Frother not working? Do you need troubleshooting solutions that will save you the hassle of getting it repaired, or the expense of buying a new one?
Read through this article to get an insight into the possible causes of the malfunctions and the remedies.
Verismo milk frother won’t turn on
Whether new or fairly used, your Verismo Milk Frother might fail to turn on. This can be inconvenient when you need to froth your milk for a much-needed beverage.
Usually, in such a case, you could be dealing with either of the following issues:
Faulty fuse
The fuse might have blown up without your knowledge because the circuit where you connected the Milk Frother drew too much current and resulted in an overload. Also, a short-circuit in the cable could cause the fuse to blow.
Solution: First, replace the fuse with one of a similar capacity. Then, in future, you should avoid connecting the Milk Frother on an overloaded circuit. Especially one with heating appliances like toasters or those with motors like vacuum cleaners.
Spoilt cable or base
If, after replacing the fuse, the Milk Frother still won’t turn on then the problem could be the cable or the base. Either of the two might have been damaged by a short circuit.
Solution: Get a new cable or base.
Faulty jug
The jug could also have short-circuited and blown its fuse, thus preventing the Milk Frother from turning on.
This is likely to happen if you leave the jug on the base and forget to unplug from the power source or turn it off. Also, washing the bottom of the jug where the electrical components are located could result in a malfunction.
Solution: Open the jug and replace its thermal fuse. You’ll need a soldering iron to attach it correctly. Ideally, you can request a new jug if your warranty is still active. You should then prevent water from getting to the bottom of the jug while cleaning it.
Faulty power button
The power button on the jug could also malfunction due to physical factors like pressing it forcefully or the accumulation of dust and debris in the area.
Solution: Clean the jug often to prevent dirt from accumulating and clogging the power button and other parts.
Water won’t come out of a Verismo
Several new Verismo devices experience this problem where water doesn’t come out. If it’s an old device, then you’re probably dealing with blockage issues.
Solutions: Give your new Verismo time to break in. For the blockage, inspect the steam wand, and other affected areas and clear the dirt, debris, or object preventing water passage.
Verismo frother is blinking a red light
Your verismo milk frother blinking red continuously is a sign that you need to descale it. For some models, you’ll see a half green/half red light. On older models (580, 583, and 600) the continuous red blinking light signals overheating.
Solution: Descale your verismo frother to prolong its lifespan. For the older models, let them cool down and the blinking red light will stop.
Follow the steps below to descale your verismo milk frother:
- Rinse the frother properly to identify the extent of the scaling (accumulation of residue). Wipe with a wet cloth and keep it dry.
- Lift and close the handle to remove the tank.
- Pour vinegar or any descaling agent into the tank. Mix it with approximately 12 ounces of water. To be sure, check the descaling instructions on the manual.
- Rinse the tank and put it back. There are different buttons you can use to use to rinse on different models.
- The frequency of descaling the frother depends on the model.
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Other reasons that may prevent your milk frother from working include:
Placing the magnetic whisk badly
The magnetic whisk is responsible for whipping the milk. So, when it’s placed improperly the ilk frother won’t work.
Solution: Ensure the whisk is attached straight to the nipple that’s on the bottom of the frother jug.
Using unsuitable milk
The simplest reason for your milk frother not producing the desired results is using unsuitable milk. This includes milk that has lots of water, low-fat content, or is unsweetened.
Solution: You should get the right milk for frothing. These are milk with a little sugar, higher fat, and less watery. Examples include goat milk, whole milk, Lactaid (milk with added lactase), cashew milk, oat milk. Also, the milk should reach the MAX line indication in the jug.
These Verismo milk frother troubleshooting tips should help you diagnose your Verismo Milk Frother issues and solve them before they get out of hand. Also, the device will stay in top shape for long frothing milk to your satisfaction.
In case any of the problems persist even after applying the recommended solutions, contact the device’s support team and let them guide you on what to do.