Miele Buyers' Guide
Summary
Washing machine type
Washing machine
Installation locationStackable
Can be built-under
Slot-in
Max. spin speed
Maximum load size
Cleaning performance
Gentle laundry care
Wash programmes
User convenience
Efficiency and sustainability
Safety
SmartMatic®
The automatic programme for different load sizes. The right setting every time.
FlexLoad
The appliance adapts programmes to the load and ensures reduced consumption and shorter running times.
InfinityCare drum1
Wash delicate items more gently than ever before. A revolution in laundry care.
Stackable
This appliance is suitable for installation in a stack consisting of a washing machine and a tumble dryer. A washer-dryer stacking kit is required for safely connecting the two appliances.
Slot-in
Appliance can be inserted into a niche 85 cm high.
Can be built-under
The lid can be removed from the appliance and replaced with a building-under kit. As a result, the appliance can also be built into a niche of 82 cm.
Can be integrated
The appliance has been designed to be built-in. The look of the appliance can be adapted to the rest of your kitchen using a kitchen or Miele front.
Water Control System (WCS)
WCS monitors the water intake, detects leakages and water in the floor tray.
Waterproof Metal System (WPM)
Intelligent sensor technology and a metal-braided hose ensure maximum safety.
Stains
Get rid of stubborn stains – such as grass, mud, or wine – with a specialised pre-wash and extended cycle.
Automatic load recognition
Use precisely the water and energy needed for your laundry with automatic load recognition.
Waterproof system (WPS)
In the event of a leak, a second solenoid valve stops the water inlet directly at the stopcock.
Hot water connection
Features a secondary water connection to put rain, well or solar heated water to good use.
Woollens
No shrinkage, no felting: Delicate wool fabrics are cared for particularly gently, maintaining their quality.
Silks
Excellent care: all hand-washable textiles which do not contain wool are washed extremely gently.
Sportswear
The fitness programme: sportswear is ready to wear again in no time.
Outerwear
Best care without the loss of function: High-quality outdoor textiles retain their functionality in any weather.
Proofing
Best possible effect: Thermally fixing ensures optimum water-repellent properties.
Cottons hygiene
Good to know: A higher water level and extended temperature holding times reliably kill bacteria and dust mites.
CapDosing portioned dispensing4
Our portioned caps are available with a range of specialised detergents tailored to match your wash programmes.
EcoFeedback
Get precise estimates and reports of water & energy consumption for each programme.
Delay start and countdown indicator
According to schedule: You can start the programme whenever you want to fit in with your daily schedule.
Drum lighting
Enlightening: the perfectly lit honeycomb drum ensures items are not left behind when unloading the machine.
SteamCare steam system
The special steam cycle reduces wrinkles, removes odours and quickly refreshes clothing.
Innovative PowerWash technology
Clean, quick and especially energy-efficient for small loads.
Pre-ironing with steam5
A specialised steaming feature that reduces wrinkles, saving you substantial effort and time ironing your clothes.
Domestic appliance networking with Miele@home6
Connect your domestic appliances to your home network and access its controls through a convenient and intuitive app.
SingleWash
Save electricity, water and time – the SingleWash Extra has been specially optimised for small load sizes.
QuickPowerWash
Very good cleaning performance in just 49 minutes7.
AddLoad
Enjoy the flexibility to add or remove individual items during a washing cycle, without cancelling the programme.
PerfectCare technology
Miele PerfectCare technology protects and takes care of your laundry.
Excellent hygiene
Optimum hygiene for laundry and appliance: removes more than 99.99 % of bacteria and 99.9 % of viruses.10
Hygiene plus
Hygiene plus removes more than 99.99 % of bacteria, yeast and mould fungi and more than 99.9 % of viruses.11Subject to technical changes; no liability accepted for the accuracy of the information given!
1 Patent pending: EP 4 367 313.
2 According to Öko-Institut e.V. report dated 06.09.2013: “Potential savings with automatic TwinDos® dispensing on washing machines”.
3 Patent EP 2 784 205
4 Patent EP 2 365 120
5 Patent EP 2 088 231
6 Miele@home is a separate digital offer from Miele & Cie. KG. All smart applications are made possible with the Miele@home system. The range of functions can vary depending on the model and the country.
7 This applies to all Miele washing machines that enable the process and machine-related parameters presented in the summary of the WL 1110/18 test report to be implemented.
8 Tested and confirmed by the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences. Applies to all models in the Minimum iron 40 °C programme with the AllergoWash extra and – if available for the model – in the Cottons hygiene 60 °C programme. A description of the relevant methodology can be found at the following link: http://www.miele.com/media/ex/com/Testkriterien_Hygiene-Siegel.pdf
9 Tested by Albstadt-Sigmaringen University and awarded the gold label by the Institute for Integrative Hygiene and Virology (InFluenc_H). Applies to all models with TwinDos® and PowerWash in the Cottons hygiene 60 °C programme with the Hygiene plus Extra. A description of the relevant methodology can be found at the following link: https://www.miele.com/wa-c
10 Tested by Albstadt-Sigmaringen University and awarded the Excellent Hygiene label by the Institute for Integrative Hygiene and Virology (InFluenc_H). Applies to all models with TwinDos® and PowerWash in the Cottons 60 °C programme with the Hygiene plus Extra in combination with Miele UltraPhase as well as in the Maintenance wash programme using the Miele IntenseClean machine cleaner. The QuickPowerWash 60 °C and ECO 40–60 programmes also achieve certified hygiene standards when used in combination with Miele UltraPhase. Tested bacteria include E. coli and enveloped viruses (e.g. coronavirus) and non-enveloped viruses (e.g. noroviruses and adenoviruses).
11 Tested by Albstadt-Sigmaringen University and awarded the gold label by the Institute for Integrative Hygiene and Virology (InFluenc_H). Applies to all models with TwinDos® and PowerWash in the Cottons 60 °C programme with the Hygiene plus Extra in combination with Miele UltraPhase. Tested bacteria include E. coli and enveloped viruses (e.g. coronavirus) and non-enveloped viruses (e.g. noroviruses and adenoviruses).