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Why is the steam wand not working or flowing slowly?

If you find that the steam wand on your Espresso Machine is not producing hot water or steam, or it's flowing too slowly, here's our advice...

Having an issue with the steam wand on your Espresso Machine at home? Check the points below:

If the steam wand is not producing hot water/steam

This is most likely because the operating temperature has not been reached. Allow your machine to reach the operating temperature.

If the steam/hot water flows slowly from the steam wand

The steam wand is partially blocked. Remove the steam wand from espresso machine. Soak it in cleaning solution and use a pin to clear out the hole, then rinse with clear water.
Machine might need to be descaled. (How do you descale a coffee machine?)

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