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Post# 305526 , Reply# 2   9/24/2008 at 20:53 (5,664 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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According to the owner's manual, these units are European 220v/240v machines. Probably 50hz, but may run on 60hz, if electroics, motherboard and motor are "universal". Miele USA normally does not have information on units sold from other countries, but you can give them a ring tomorrow morning and ask. Better still, get up early this morning and contact Miele UK's customer service. Explain you are moving house to the United States and wish to take your machines with you, and want to know if they will work. It is a common enough query Miele hears all the time so you won't seem "odd". Some early Miele appliances did'nt care if the 220v power was European or American, and have heard Miele is moving towards building more units that with minor adjustments to onboard electronics, can work anywhere in the world, thus eliminating the cost of producing special units for individual markets. Hopefully the above set will fit that bill. Oh and other thing: Most sellers of European appliances don't have a clue what they are talking about. Many people have purchased Miele washers, dryers, and ironers that are designed to run on 220v, and were told by sellers they can be coverted to run on 110v, only to find out it is not possible. Best of luck! L. |
Post# 305541 , Reply# 4   9/24/2008 at 21:52 (5,664 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Interesting Miele's owner's manuals for washing machines and such now simply state "see serial plate" for electrical requirements. That being said, it is correct, the serial plate will state all power requirements including volts/watts and frequency. May also state if the motor is dual frequency or pure 50hz. Since the units are still crated, doubt if the seller is going to unpack them, open the door and get the serial plate information, or take a snap. While it would be nice to have a uber-sized Miele washer that ran on 220v, keep in mind while bidding that the washer is the same as the unit already sold in the United States, though it runs on 110v. Some cycles and such might be different, however basically the same machine. Have a Miele "Service and Repair" manual coming, but don't think it will cover these new models. L. |
Post# 305552 , Reply# 5   9/24/2008 at 22:27 (5,664 days old) by westtexman (Lubbock, Texas)   |   | |
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I looked up this Model number on the Miele web site, and was surprised to find out that this is only a 6KG machine! It looks almost identical to the huge American Mieles, but I guess it's close to the original. Very interesting! |
Post# 305639 , Reply# 8   9/25/2008 at 12:13 (5,663 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Hi Bryan, now these would be a fine pair to have, and for the price (assuming its for the pair??) a little uneasy that the price refects what could be an issue with the 50hz etc, I spoke with a Miele teccy this afternoon and he said the 60hz would be a problem with the circuit boards as these are 50hz machines, BUT, to confirm with Miele USA for final solution / option... The max rated load on these machines are 2.4kw for the Washer and up to 2.85kw for the Dryer, along with this the condenser will take longer to dry clothes than possibly what you are used to even with the fast spin etc... Would make a grand pair to have though!!let us know how you get on!!! cheers, Mike CLICK HERE TO GO TO chestermikeuk's LINK |
Post# 305790 , Reply# 10   9/26/2008 at 04:07 (5,662 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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My Pfaff "electronic" ironer runs on 220v/50hz, and is quite happy on this side of the pond. Indeed at a recent service call, the unit was fine except for user caused damage and a few other minor, but normal things arising from age. Pfaff ironer pulls about 2500 watts for heater, and 90 watts for the motor. Boiler for steam uses 1000 watts. Unit has a standard Amercian dryer "220v" plug, fitted on when purchased from the original owner's family. Back to the Miele: IIRC, the units are already in the United States. Seller states he purchased them to have installed,but things didn't work out. Am wondering though how and why seller has UK Miele appliances in the United States. Unless he moved house from the UK and had a VERY generous moving allowance, inculding a very spacious shipping crate. Being as all that may, it is not uncommon for European appliances to arrive on these shores. Aside from my Pfaff, have seen serveral "European" only Miele units on eBay, as well as AEG and a few others. Certian Miele appliances do not care how they get their 220v. Older 220v models of the Miele ironer for instance,will run anywhere in the world on 220v power. Didn't notice the units are only 6kg capacity. In which case I wouldn't bother, unless one nabbed them for a good price. Any savings from not purcashing Miele USA units can be wiped out by any special installation costs. If you do decide to go ahead, do yourself a favour and contact Miele USA and see if they can get parts and will offer serivce on these UK units. Should also ask, since these are MIB units, will Miele USA honour the warranty |
Post# 306184 , Reply# 11   9/27/2008 at 21:06 (5,661 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)   |   | |
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