The battery installment is the only problemYayoiThe batteries installation required a lot of effort. You have to really push the first battery inside and even after the second one goes in, now you have to really push the cover so that it closes. I was afraid it might break, which many who bought this might experience. I also wondered if the AA batteries were the right ones to use. This was a bit of a rare frustrating experience while I love IKEA for the ease of assembling furnitures overall.2
FrotherLuisWorks great5
Low quality and UselessBhadreshThere battery compartment does not accommodate 2 AA batteries. There are no instructions available anywhere. I will be returning this product1
FrotherKatherineBatteries flop around inside compartment 1
Never workedHildaRather disappointed with this purchase which is extremely rare when buying from Ikea. The product ended up being very flimsy, with the battery compartment not holding the battery well and as a result, the item not working.1
Floppy stirrer KatherinaIt requires AA batteries and not able to install. 1
So nice, purchased twiceMegan2nd purchase of this frother. So nice, purchased twice.5
Great cheap optionWillSurprisingly dependable given how cheap it is! 5
Battery Installation Difficulties!PerryAfter spending 20 frustrating minutes wrestling with this thing, I finally figured how to install the batteries. You have to make certain the first battery “clicks” into place by pressing it firmly toward the inner wall at the hinged end of the cap. If you don’t do this, there won’t be room for the second battery. BUT, the opening really isn’t large enough for most human beings to do this with a finger, so you’ll need use something rigid and thin enough to reach inside the casing. I used a specialized knife I happen to own. Whatever you use, it is NOT easy and there is no intuitive way to know what is required. IKEA definitely should redesign this product, making battery installation simpler. The good news is it does work once you figure out how to install the batteries. 3
Got a coupleHarpreetOne for me n one for mom, we both love these little frothers from IKEA cuz these are good for small coffee mugs. The others from big brands are great n super fast but they make a mess n overspill the liquids from mugs. Good for jugs though. So i stick with this for my morning milk coffee :)5
Amazing little frotherJanetteThis little frother has exceeded my expectations and has made coffee time so much better! Wonderful frothy foam.
The batteries (2 AA not included) are a bit tricky to insert into the compartment. Overall, nice product at a reasonable price.5
So lightweight & easy!CarolineI've had my eye on one of these for a while now, and I was so pleased to see it for a very low price at IKEA. It mixes my hot cocoa and matcha so beautifully. It is so easy to use and clean, too.5
Awful qualityConnyVery poor quality. Very difficult to get the batteries in1
Works but battery installation is a pain!!Rebecca1. Place + side power tube (AA) in and slightly engage lid to push that bigger into place 2. Place the other PT (AA) in the other side where they will be most intimately involved. Wipe sweat off brow and unclench teeth. Repeat if not successful at first. 4
Good milk-frotherClaudiaGood for cappuccino drinks ☕️I had been using this milk-frother from IKEA for many years and I really liked it.5
FrotherJocelynEasy to set up I use it for my hot coffees5
Don't waste your money & TIMECallieJust spent nearly 60 minutes trying to install batteries. Then read other reviews on this site & see I am not the only one. This item should either be removed from inventory or ReDesign it since the premise of the IKEA brand is functional, groovy, innovative design. Can't believe I wasted so much of my valuable time. However, price was so low I'm tempted to just toss in trash bin after it's been in my house less than 24 hours. Not sure if I want to spend 2 or 3 hours to return it to store.1
Battery IssueMayaIs anyone else having an issue with getting batteries in? It can't possibly be this hard to replace the batteries. And when I do, they get packed in there so tight, it feels like something hasn't been done right. I'm on the fence about buying another one because of this, since there is now corrosion on the battery contacts. 2
very good, with some care.Ericthey work fine for what they are -- not high-powered, not suitable for a commercial kitchen, but they hold up just fine for my couple-times-a-week use at home, blending powders into beverages. they can struggle a little bit sometimes, but they ultimately do the job. at one point, one of mine stopped working, even with a recent battery swap. before throwing it out, i decided to inspect and found that there was corrosion on the battery terminal. so i sprayed some isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab, cleaned out the battery compartment and the positive pole of the battery, put it back together and we're still in business several months later! so try that before throwing away a "dead" one. batteries are a bit of a pain to swap, but at this price, i'm willing to suffer a little bit. no big deal.5
Very cheaply madeD.This product is very low quality. It feels like a play toy a little kid would use.1