Baffle design
Not really, the huge, slanted and curved baffles were only ever on the 27" washers.
The next gen 24" washers however started with the VarioSoft drum pattern and the matching lifters.
Those were (and still are) quite large. but not as slanted and they were assymetrical.
I would have maybe payed half the price if they were in good condition bearing wise.
You might have gotten a few more years out of them, but not 450$ worth.
The dryers were actually also launched over here but with half the heating power due to amperage constrictions.
Took ages to dry and had fairly poor airflow to get at least some heat going.
I think in general, most EU based washer makers that try to make it in the US failed becuase they didn't design with the US market in mind.
They tried to use as much of their known techniques for a washer that just dosen't work that way.
That's why there were many OOB issues, why Miele thought a washer only perfroming with a 3/4 drum was worth it etc.
Further, we just don't design dryers the same so they were pretty meh most of the time.
Today, Miele hast the OctoPlus range on their professional side of things.
AFAIK these only really got started after the US debakel and they are pretty good machines for the money.
Taking that design and altering it WAY down cost wise would probably be a way better idea than the other way around.
