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Thread Number: 29073
Miele 1203, What Do You Think? |
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| Post# 442989 , Reply# 1 6/19/2010 at 23:33 (5,051 days old) by Irishwashguy (Salem,Oregon.............A Capital City) | ||
I would ask them how big their family is, and how often they
That would be the first thing. What kind of detergent did they use, what was their favorite detergent, how much did they use. When people use too much detergent, it wears on every component of a front loading washer especially the pump, the spider gear, and the berrings. Using to much soap(which a lot of Americans do) and not washing over 140, or on the W 1203 is called "hot" will shorten the life by a large margin. Why would they "give" the dryer away? Those were 1100.00 brand new! The washer was 2489.00.That also makes then five years old or less considering that they came out in LATE 2004. I would ask them what they replaced their machines with. Do they have the easy conversion kit that came with the set? Just my two cents.
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Post# 442991 , Reply# 2 6/19/2010 at 23:42 (5,051 days old) by Launderess  (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Ok, I'll Bite
IIRC, this model was discontinued by Miele and replaced by W3030 series.
Machine is a 220v connection and rated for "super size", but that compares to the 5kg or so capacity of previous Miele units such as the 1900 series. While a quality product as with all Miele washers, many consumers did not like the lack of user control, as the machine comes with 8 pre-programmed cycles and the option of "custom", but even there it may have not offered some the choices they desired. As for shipping, don't let the size fool you. As with all Miele washers this thing is built like tank, cast iron cradle and all. You will need to have the shipping bolts put back in and the machine properly prepared for transport for anything beyond a "simple" local move. Even there I'd be very careful about whom one chooses to shift the thing, and if possible have someone who knows about these units do the packing/crating instead of leaving it up to the shippers. There are quite allot of sensitive electronics inside this washer, so dropping or otherwise violently shoving it about can knock things loose. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Launderess's LINK | ||
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Post# 442994 , Reply# 3 6/19/2010 at 23:51 (5,051 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Giving Away Miele's
Happens quite allot, I mean if one has to move and not taking the unit, or knows someone who wants it (family member, friend), what is the good of holding onto it?
Have seen Miele units on eBay and CL where persons are almost begging someone to take them away. Most recenlty a brand new W3033 and matching dryer installed in a new NYC condo. Person listing the units already had his/her own washer and dryer and wanted the things gone. It took several months before that listing finally stopped. Don't know if the units were sold (asking price barely touched the cost of a new model washer alone), or what. | ||
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Post# 443002 , Reply# 5 6/20/2010 at 00:21 (5,051 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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"no rinse/spin and no spin cycle only selections"
Was one of the reasons we took a pass on these units (1200 series) when they came out as well. Bosch Nexxt washers (the large ones with tilted drums) came out at about the same time, and also lacked these features, so they didn't make the cut either.
As for Miele USA, don't think they will offer to pack, but who knows, nothing ventured nothing gained. You may have more luck with a factory trained/authorised independent service tech | ||
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Post# 443134 , Reply# 7 6/20/2010 at 13:44 (5,051 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Shucks, T'wern't Nuthing
You're welcome.
Miele units seem to pop more more and more these days, sooner or later you'll find one closer. The only persons I would even remotely consider for a long distance move of that washer would be C&F, however that probably is going to cost dear. Problem with Miele appliances is their call out service charges are very expensive, as are parts. If the unit is some how damaged during shipping and or does not work upon arrival, you are looking at a potential large bill. My Miele washer was only coming from New Jersey to NYC, so felt it was safe enough to do the deal. Personally think the W3033 is a better unit than the W1200 series. For one thing Miele "listened to their customers" as our Miele service tech told me, and put back some of the functions/cycles that were taken away. Again while one can make various custom programs for the 1203, not sure how deep those changes go. Then there is the fact the new models from Miele run on 120v, so no special wiring required. This means you can put the washer anywhere. Yes, often reset my vintage Whirlpool portable for an extra "rinse and spin", as with you prefer my laundry well rinsed. | ||
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