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Post# 256493 , Reply# 1 12/27/2007 at 16:24 (5,957 days old) by launderess  (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Interesting, But No Thanks
Almost 2K (USD)(quick Internet search turned up several vendors with model in stock), for a washing machine that holds only a little more than the previous standard machines (5.5kg instead of 5kg), and again lots of pre-set programs that really mean nothing and or are simple variations on a theme. Max wash temp is 158F, and washer must be plumbed to hot and cold water (one can use a "Y" connector if necessary). Washer is not Energy Star rated at this time, no big deal a moi, but could upset other Americans. Oh yes, no matching 110v dryer. Again no big deal a moi, but many people looking for small units for an apartment or such may want a matching W&D set. Considering how poor results can be with 110v dryers, this could be no big loss. However given the extra umph in air power Miele has with it's larger 110v dryers, a 110v dryer with increased air flow through the drum may have made a difference in drying results versus normal offerings. Manual makes for an interesting read: CLICK HERE TO GO TO launderess's LINK | ||
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Post# 256495 , Reply# 2 12/27/2007 at 16:26 (5,957 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Oh There Is This As Well
Don't know about other vendors, but AJ Madison's website shows Miele charging for every single thing such as detergent measuring cup, liquid detergent dispenser, etc. IIRC those came free at some point, least I don't remember paying for mine. I'm sorry, but if one pays nearly $2000 for a washer, the least they can do is throw in a nice detergent cup. L. | ||
| Post# 256560 , Reply# 4 12/28/2007 at 02:09 (5,956 days old) by lavamat78800 () | ||
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BTW, the BIG Mieles will never be sold over here in Germany! | ||
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Post# 256563 , Reply# 5 12/28/2007 at 03:45 (5,956 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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I think there is a price difference. The cheapest Miele overhere in the Netherlands is Euro 769.-. Only the TOL models are in the Euro 1500.- region. Perhaps this is a bit of a dumbed down machine, but for people who don't have 220 Volts service it sure is an interesting machine. If only Miele would introduce an European sized gas dryer on the American market... | ||
| Post# 256564 , Reply# 6 12/28/2007 at 03:54 (5,956 days old) by askomiele (Belgium Ghent) | ||
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Lavamat 78800 why won't they introduce the big mieles in europe? Bosch is doing it with their nexxt, Lg with their bigger machines and speedqueen offers their machines under the IPSO brand. | ||
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Post# 256565 , Reply# 7 12/28/2007 at 03:54 (5,956 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Correction
Meant to say Miele's larger uber-sized dryers that run on 220v, not 110v. Still not totally impressed with the Miele 120v unit, but to each his/her own. As others say, it may prove just the thing for someone who always wished to own a Miele, but did not have access to a 220v connection. By the way, what is up with the "only load the washer 3/4 full", in the Cottons/Normal cycle as per the manual. Noticed the same thing for all new Miele washers sold in the US, including the uber sized washers. If the washer is rated to hold 5.5kg it should clean 5.5kg. My Miele is rated to hold 5kg, and if one can fit 5kg worth of say thick towels into the unit, it will do the job perfectly. My rule of thumb for cottons and such is to load the machine full, but leave at least a fist worth of room at the top of the drum. That way when went the load will compact down, and things are fine. L. | ||
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