What can ruin a perfect night? A couple of things come to mind, but near the top of this list, we find a faulty or non-functioning whipped cream siphon. After all, issues with a whipper stand between you and a delicious cup of hot cocoa crowned with a generous layer of white, fluffy, heavenly-tasting whipped cream.
While no one wants to find themselves in a situation like this, not all is lost. It’s quite possible there are some simple solutions to your problem that you can try.
Welcome to Nang Wizard’s Guide To Troubleshooting Common Cream Charger Issues! Here, you will learn what you can do to fix some commonly encountered problems with whipped cream chargers!
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What do you do when you try and try but cannot open your whipper? First things first, don’t get frustrated. This happens. There are a couple of things you can do to amend it.
You want to ensure the whipping charger is properly vented. Pressurised gas in the siphon can make it very hard to open, if not impossible. If you can’t get the gas out of your whipper, skip to Problem Number 2, where we’re addressing this issue.
If gas is not the problem, you might be dealing with seized-up threads. The common cause of it is low temperature, so it can be helped by putting the canister under warm water.
Also, you can use a rubber shelf liner to get a better grip on the canister in order to open it. This especially goes for situations when the threads are warped.
You pull the handle, but nothing comes out of your whipped cream charger, even though you know there’s still gas in it? It’s likely that something is clogging the siphon. Sometimes, simply shaking the whipper in different directions can fix this issue.
You can also try to run the nozzle under warm water and see if that has any effect. If that doesn’t help, remove the nozzle attachment, secure the whipper with a towel, and try to unclog the nozzle manually. Be prepared for gas and liquid to escape from the whipper during this procedure.
Probably one of the most common problems you can experience has everything to do with cream coming out of the whipper all watery and not foamy and fluffy like it’s supposed to. There are several potential roots for this problem and several fixes, too.
First thing, you want to make sure you added enough stabiliser to your cream. This easy oversight can hinder the whole operation.
Also, you may want to check if you have enough gas in a charger. Ensure you’re using the chargers in the correct sizes. Don’t forget to shake your dispenser before using it. This helps the gas mix well with the cream, offering better, foamier results.
To be safe, check if you’re using an N2O charger, not a CO2 one. They often look quite similar, but the latter offers much worse results when it comes to foaming heavy cream.
In situations where you can hear gas coming out from your siphon but no cream, you at least know that you’re not dealing with a clogged nozzle. What to do in this predicament?
There is a possibility that you’re dealing with too thick of cream (or liquid). This can be caused by adding too much stabiliser, but also by shaking the dispenser too many times. Usually, three to five good shakes are more than enough to prepare the charger for use. Leave the whipper on a counter for a few minutes to let the cream loosen up.
If too much stabiliser has been added, you can vent the charger and thin out the liquid inside. Alternatively, sometimes loosen it up by putting the siphon under warm water for a few minutes.
And, just like in the case of Issue number 3, you want to make sure you’re using enough gas. Too little pressure can cause the foam to not come out, so make sure there is gas left in the canister (place it upside down and delicately depress the handle so you can hear the escaping gas) and that you’re using the correct charger size.
This could be the result of a faulty siphon part, for example, a malfunctioning head valve. Make sure the gasket is in its proper position between the head and the canister. Sometimes, the tightening of the nozzle is required to fix the problem.
If the leak is substantial, you might want to try venting the siphon and cleaning every part. Also, check if all the parts are correctly attached. If that doesn’t help, your siphon might be faulty and qualify for a refund.
That’s all we prepared for you in this guide. Hopefully, you found some good tips on how to address some common whipper problems. If you still have questions regarding whipped cream chargers and how to properly use them, head to our Guides section. There, you’ll find more information about the history of nangs, how to use a cream charger to make the fluffiest cream at home, and how to recycle your nangs!
Meanwhile, check out Nang Wizard’s Cream Chargers, which are available to order online. We deliver to the residents of Melbourne in 20-60 minutes and Australia-wide in up to 4 business days!
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