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I found the Miele spec sheet as attached...

I'm getting a bit confused about the Miele model numbering... We have a WDB004 W1 series washer and it most definitely has a stainless steel tub as well as drum!

Sorry to mess your numbering system up... But we have a W1 Miele which is a WDB004 - it has a stainless steel tub, cast iron counterweights and three vibration dampers. :D The numbering system just baffles me...

Hi John,thanks for the reply, I think the science is fascinating behind what conditions ultimately contribute to the degradation of the mechanical components in washers. It's a pity there doesn't seem to be more research or data behind it. I've not really done anything I would have considered...

I dismantled our 9 year old Samsung WF1802WFWS as the bearings were starting to get ropey and I wasn't sure what to expect with the drum spider condition as I had seen many photos of rotten ones and that the Samsung ones were fairly prone to this. As you can see in the photo, I was completely...

We love our W1 Eco washer, it seems built like a tank and handles all our baby related laundry easily! Does anyone know if it possible to change the drum bearings by removing the cast iron frame attached to the back of the tub without having to dismantle the entire machine like some other...