Melitta Wet Steam / Condensation in Steam Circuit

Steam wand or milk frother spits water and large droplets instead of dry steam.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Condensed water in steam line, Low steam temperature, Blocked steam nozzle altering flow, Limescale in steam thermoblock

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Be careful of hot steam and water.

Steps:

  • Purge steam: Before frothing, open the steam for 5–10 seconds into an empty container to purge water.
  • Clean nozzle: Remove and clean the steam nozzle or frother tip.
  • Descale: Run a descaling cycle focusing on the steam circuit.

If steam remains weak and wet, the steam thermoblock or thermostat may be faulty.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Steam Nozzle
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