Steam wand spits excessive water before producing dry steam; milk texture is inconsistent.

Safety first: Use caution when purging steam; hot water and steam can cause burns.

Steps:

• Purge before steaming: Always open the steam wand for a few seconds before inserting into milk to clear condensate.
• Check steam pressure: Ensure the boiler is reaching the correct pressure. Low pressure leads to wetter steam.
• Adjust temperature/pressure: If the machine allows, increase steam boiler setpoint within La Marzocco’s recommended range.
• Inspect for scale or overfilling: If the boiler is overfilled or heavily scaled, water carryover can increase. Have a technician check level probe calibration and descale the boiler if needed.