Dualit Cino Milk Frother
Product Description
The Dualit Cino is a standalone electric milk frother that produces both steamed and frothed milk for hot drinks service. It operates independently from an espresso machine, drawing on an...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 850ml
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 345(H) x 140(W) x 310(D)mm
- Output
- 1.45kW
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Product Description
The Dualit Cino is a standalone electric milk frother that produces both steamed and frothed milk for hot drinks service. It operates independently from an espresso machine, drawing on an internal water tank and a thermobloc heating element to generate steam on demand. It requires no plumbing, no specialist installation, and sits comfortably on a counter without consuming significant workspace.
In a commercial context, the Cino is best understood as a supplementary steaming unit rather than a replacement for a full espresso machine's steam arm. The thermobloc heats quickly and a purge function helps maintain consistent steam quality through a shift. A built-in water filter assists with scale management, which is a practical consideration in hard-water areas.
From an operational standpoint, the key advantages are:
- No installation required — plugs into a standard 13A mains socket
- Compact footprint keeps the main espresso machine free for espresso output
- Built-in descale mode simplifies routine maintenance
- Refill and descale indicator lights reduce the risk of running dry mid-service
- Supplied with frothing jug, milk thermometer, and water filters ready to use
There are practical limitations worth considering. The internal tank capacity means the unit will need refilling during sustained busy periods, so it is not designed for continuous high-volume output. Placement near a water source makes refilling more manageable during service. The unit should sit on a stable, level surface with easy access to a mains socket.
The Cino suits smaller operations, secondary service points, hotel breakfast stations, staff canteens, and front-of-house counters where reliable milk steaming is needed without the cost or complexity of a full commercial steam boiler. For sites running consistently high volumes of milk-based drinks, a higher-capacity solution is worth considering.
If you are weighing this up against your service pattern or existing setup, we are happy to talk it through before you commit.
Key Features
- Thermobloc heating element delivers rapid steam on demand
- Built-in water filter reduces scale build-up during service
- Internal purge system maintains consistent steam quality
- Indicator lights alert operator to refill and descale requirements
- Supplied with frothing jug, thermometer, and water filters included
Operational Benefits
- Keeps the main espresso machine free for continuous espresso output
- No plumbing or installation cost — operational straight from the box
- Reduces scale-related downtime in hard-water areas
- Descale mode and clear indicators support quick routine maintenance
- Compact counter footprint suits tight front-of-house service areas
Specifications
- Capacity
- 850ml
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 345(H) x 140(W) x 310(D)mm
- Output
- 1.45kW
- Warranty
- 1 Year
- Weight
- 5.6kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The Cino is well suited to lower-to-mid volume service where milk steaming is a regular but not constant demand. Because it relies on an internal tank, it will need periodic refilling during sustained busy periods, which makes it less practical as a sole steaming unit for a high-throughput café. It works well as a supplementary unit or at secondary service points where the main espresso machine handles primary steaming.
- There are none in the traditional sense — the unit plugs into a standard 13A mains socket and requires no plumbing or fixed installation. Positioning it close to a water source is advisable to make tank refilling straightforward during service, but no trade installation is needed.
- The filter helps reduce mineral deposits entering the steam path, which is particularly useful in hard-water areas where scale can build up quickly and affect steam quality. Combined with the built-in descale mode and descale indicator light, it makes routine maintenance more manageable and helps protect the heating element over time.