I love the Miele 75 TeilAutomatic. The thermostat is connected to the timer, so it starts only agitating when the selected temperature has been achieved. That was a beginning of automation in doing laundry.
Silly boys though to leave the clothes in the Miele when it's draining, the Miele doesn't have a separate pump function, it can only pump while it's agitating.
Great memories btw, a friend's mother had a Miele 75T. She kept it in a meticulous condition, after every wash day the agitator was removed to let the machine dry completely.