I used the frother a couple of times and found the capresso makes a rich creama so smooth and frothy, I don't need to use the frother.

LOVE MY Capresso!

Luckily the manufacturer replaced it with a Capresso Cafe (which I would highly recommend!)

Working with the Capresso support team I received a new machine mid April 2014

I already owned the Capresso 303.01-4 cup Espresso Machine, which I love