Miele Washing Machines

While staying with a friend, we were able to do hoards of laundry in her new, swank Meile washer and dryer. Now for anyone who thrills at shape and style these are to die for: Uber-modern while retaining a classic old school stainless style.

The machines are a delight, although neither our friend nor we can figure out how to do a quick load, as 59 minutes seems to be the shortest possibility. There is a way, we just can't figure it out. It is clear that this hour-long wash and soak system that Miele has set up does produce super clean clothes, so we’ll be quiet and let the wash run its course.

Here's our problem: The washer is a front loader, which we know is better for the clothes- we’ve had to un-knot a shirt or two from the top loader blade as it yanks and pulls and twists while washing. But here’s the thing. We're always forgetting that the one thing we really needed washed is still upstairs. With a front loader, you’re screwed.

So, while the jury is still out on whether the Miele is worth the price, we are more curious about how to get the results of a front loader with the safety net of a top loader.

Comments (7)

I think that 59 minutes is the quickest. All European washing machines clean LONG but they clean well. The clothes do not sit in dirty water as they do. But they rinse many more times than the toploader.

You CAN stop and drain a front loader to throw in the shirt you forgot. it takes a few minutes but you do it.

posted by robin on 2006-01-18 12:30:55

Oh, what I wouldn't give for a washing machine like that. How much does one of those cost, anyway?

posted by Sharon on 2006-01-18 18:08:30

Very cool.

posted by Troy Worman on 2006-01-18 19:32:29

Miele are without a doubt the most sophisticated and well built machines in the uk if not the world.Looks,reliability,quietness all outstanding on these.
Best place to go to purchase one hope jones in southampton!

posted by simon on 2006-01-21 02:59:53

Oh and by the way the quickest progamme only takes 30minutes!

posted by simon on 2006-01-21 03:02:48

If you forget to put something in the machine you can open the machine via the manual release at the bottom the machine next to the filter.The machine will allow you to do this provided the water level is not to high or the water is to hot.

posted by john on 2006-01-21 03:05:49

Anyone ever find out the price on this baby?

posted by marc on 2007-02-21 19:56:45