Zwilling Partial Steam Blockage

Steam wand or milk frother produces very little steam or none at all, but no error code is shown.

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Possible Causes

Milk residue clogging steam tip, Scale buildup in steam circuit, Partially blocked steam solenoid

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Steam can cause severe burns. Allow the machine to cool and release pressure before working on the wand.

  • Clean steam tip: Unscrew the tip and soak it in hot water with milk system cleaner. Use a fine needle to clear each hole.
  • Purge after each use: After frothing, always open the steam for a few seconds to clear milk from the wand.
  • Descale: Run a descaling cycle that includes the steam circuit.
  • Inspect wand and valve: If performance is still poor, remove the wand and check for internal blockages. Clean or replace the wand and, if necessary, the steam solenoid valve.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Steam Wand / Steam Tip / Steam Solenoid Valve
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