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Post# 295030 , Reply# 1   8/6/2008 at 08:59 (5,735 days old) by gizmo (Victoria, Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 295115 , Reply# 2   8/6/2008 at 14:59 (5,735 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California)   |   | |
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Post# 295206 , Reply# 4   8/6/2008 at 23:39 (5,734 days old) by hometechdoc ()   |   | |
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Is this a 6Kilo machine? That is the only reason I could think for it being a 1200 max rpm. Anyway it is an amazing machine. In my opinion one of the best machines ever made. |
Post# 295208 , Reply# 5   8/6/2008 at 23:53 (5,734 days old) by brisnat81 (Brisbane Australia)   |   | |
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Its a 5kg machine, just 10-15 years old. The current generation 5.5kg entry level machine (W1511) only spins at 1100RPM max. |
Post# 295420 , Reply# 8   8/8/2008 at 00:07 (5,733 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Rarely is one model unique to a specific country (leaving aside the 120v models now sold in the US), but merely a class of model where some features are turned off or on, depending upon which country the thing is being sold. Have seen tops for Miele washers on eBay here, but sadly none are on offer at the moment. Will keep my eyes peeled for one, and since one is having a bit of a dispute with our local Miele, will ask the repair person to keep his eyes open as well. Best of luck to you and your new "toy". L. |
Post# 295421 , Reply# 9   8/8/2008 at 00:10 (5,733 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Oh yes, If you can find out what European model matches your machine, check over on eBay sites in Europe, especially Germany and France. Lots of used Miele washers and parts often pop up, though the conversion rates and shipping might be a bit high. Unlike here in the States, have found many independent dealers offering various Miele parts in say Germany. On this side of the pond, Miele keeps a lid on that side of things, one must deal with persons parting out their old machines or bite the bullet and pay Miele USA's prices. L. |
Post# 295424 , Reply# 10   8/8/2008 at 02:10 (5,733 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Great catch! Congratulations! Hopefully you will be able to adjust the machine to get it working on your solar system. For the chips you might want to look for an enamel repair kit, but the Miele has a somewhat off white color, it might be a problem to get an exact mathing color. One wonders how on earth those chips came off, it's not easy to chip a Miele. BTW, the W830 is just the same as a European model, actually I don't think there is something like a European model, Miele sells the same machines everywhere except from the North American market I think. When you're filling the machine with hot water you can afterwards turn the dial to a programme with a colder temperature, that is the easiest way to trick the thermostate. Louis |
Post# 296106 , Reply# 13   8/11/2008 at 18:20 (5,729 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Yes, according to our Miele repair lad, replacing the bearings on their machines is a major undertaking Miele strongly recommends customers purchase a new machine, rather than opt for bearing replacement. Am sure the cost of hauling the machine away to where ever the work can be done, doing the work, then hauling the machine back and reinstalling is probably equal to the cost of a new unit. As for online Miele service, no such luck my lad. Miele is not very forthcoming on that front. However try washerhelp.uk, a UK washing machine/appliance site that is a good resource for information. L. |
Post# 296197 , Reply# 14   8/12/2008 at 02:34 (5,729 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 296201 , Reply# 15   8/12/2008 at 06:14 (5,729 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Chris, Here are two videos made by my fellow Dutch man Wiljan. Hopefully this will work for you. Louis CLICK HERE TO GO TO foraloysius's LINK |
Post# 296202 , Reply# 16   8/12/2008 at 06:15 (5,729 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 296242 , Reply# 19   8/12/2008 at 11:25 (5,729 days old) by mielabor ()   |   | |
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Yeah, some lifting equipment is definitely needed. I think that with that your changes for success are much better. Part two of the video can be viewed when you click "watch in high quality". |
Post# 296609 , Reply# 20   8/14/2008 at 07:54 (5,727 days old) by timon90 (Norway)   |   | |
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I've done MANY bearing changes on many different machines, and in those cases the drum need to be lifted out, I use to have 1 or 2 friends helping me with lifting the drum up and out. I know Miele is heavy as hell, but huge things to lift with is not needed if you, and some buddy's have 2 strong arms each;) Nothing is impossible!
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Post# 296613 , Reply# 21   8/14/2008 at 08:05 (5,727 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Post# 296614 , Reply# 22   8/14/2008 at 08:06 (5,727 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)   |   | |
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Post# 296675 , Reply# 23   8/14/2008 at 13:42 (5,727 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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According to Wiljan the easiest way to get the whole thing out is to put it on it's side and just pull it out. Use your legs to pull it out and put a sheet under the drum. How is your German? Here's the link to the thread in German: CLICK HERE TO GO TO foraloysius's LINK |
Post# 296677 , Reply# 24   8/14/2008 at 13:43 (5,727 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 296692 , Reply# 25   8/14/2008 at 14:52 (5,727 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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Nice one Chris, a sturdy reliable machine, was surprised to hear it needed bearings, even after all those years, a local independant dealer here uses a hoist to pull the tubs out, its the only way when the back frame has to come off... looking forward to seeing how you can adapt it to the solar power, is the Asko still a keeper??? Cheers, Mike |