Ensure the milk hose is securely connected to the Easy Cappuccinatore and its other end is immersed in the milk. The Melitta Avanza draws milk directly from a carton or suitable container. A loose connection can prevent milk from being drawn through the frothing system.

Press the Steam button and wait for the steam indicator to stop flashing and remain illuminated. This confirms the machine is ready to produce steam. Open the valve only once the heating stage has finished.

Melitta identifies a dirty Cappuccinatore as a cause of insufficient milk foam. Allow the assembly to cool, remove it from the steam pipe and separate the milk hose, air intake nozzle and outlet components. Clean each part thoroughly with warm water before reassembling.

The Easy Cappuccinatore uses an air intake nozzle to help create milk foam. During cleaning, inspect this removable component for dried milk deposits. Ensure it is clean and correctly fitted when reassembling the frother.

Melitta recommends rinsing the Cappuccinatore after preparing milk drinks. Place the milk hose into clean water, position a container beneath the outlet, activate steam and open the valve until clean water and steam flow through. Close the valve afterwards. Regular rinsing helps prevent milk residue accumulating.

If the Cappuccinatore is clean but milk still fails to froth, check whether the machine dispenses hot water normally using the procedure in the operating instructions. If neither steam nor hot water is delivered correctly, stop repeated attempts and seek professional support rather than dismantling the appliance.