Steam wand sprays water and large droplets instead of dry steam, making milk frothing difficult.

Operational steps:

• Purge the wand: Open the steam valve for several seconds before frothing to expel condensation.
• Allow full heat-up: Wait a few minutes after the steam-ready light comes on to ensure full pressure.

Technical checks:

• Check thermostat/sensor: Verify that the steam boiler reaches the correct temperature. Replace the steam thermostat or NTC if it cycles too low.
• Consider steam tip: Use the Ascaso-recommended steam tip for your model; oversized tips can produce wet steam at low pressure.