Sorry for the misunderstanding, but you said they ARE made in Gütersloh, the 1986 unfortunately isn't made anymore. IMHO (or not so humble, lol) it is the most interesting and flexible consumer machine Miele sold on the American market.
Miele Little Giant PW6065 - I think I might be nuts but...
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Indeed, Louis. I should have used past tense, rather than present tense. ;-D
Off-topic: have you seen the M-Touch series on miele.de? It's under Neuigkeiten/Aktionen. Pretty cool. I heard Miele plans to expand that color touch screen to other products as well. Plus someone form the German forum said, Miele is planning to introduce detergent cartridges for their next generation of washers.
Off-topic: have you seen the M-Touch series on miele.de? It's under Neuigkeiten/Aktionen. Pretty cool. I heard Miele plans to expand that color touch screen to other products as well. Plus someone form the German forum said, Miele is planning to introduce detergent cartridges for their next generation of washers.
Actually no, I hadn't seen it. And as a matter of fact I don't see it now either. Perhaps I'm having a blonde moment?
Thank you!!
The NEXT Miele machine??
I am also happy with my present W 1986 machine. I have had it since 2003 and had it gone thru after it was in storage for 3 years while I lived in Europe during that time. The refurbishment (I told him to make it like new - with no budget restrictions - cost me about 500 in parts and labor. He even replaced the screw caps that had fallen off during transport. It has run flawlessly since then and is still going strong.) We do about 4 loads per week or maybe more if we’re entertaining. The Mieles are amazing machines. But like you, I do not want and will not settle for the newly dumbed down- cheaplly built “American Machines” - the “new” ones that run on 110 v house current and do not heat the water beyond 150 degrees f, do not spin faster than 1300rpm, and generally are lighter and cheaper in their construction, etc.
I know what a real european washer is like and have kept our towels and linens spotless without bleach since the day I bought my first Miele in 1989! Personally I cannot believe how dumb Miele marketing is - instead of introducing the American consumer to a better way to do laundry using hot water, soap, and time - they have built these awful W30xx series.
Why would anyone pay premium prices for their lower end machines and get less in terms of features, etc. Why bother? So I too am going to go to Little Giants. Damn the cost. The pair can be had for about $6500 if you haggle a bit - especially if you go to the distributor for your area. They run on the 220 just fine. The 208-240 vac means 208 volts THRU 240 volts. They’ll be happy with normal US style 220. I think the Washer specifies either a 15 or 20 amp breaker if you are not using the Miele converter box. Trust me. If you have a gas powered dyer then you will be fine. If you have an electric dryer that is not a Miele, then you may need to run another 220v line for the dryer. I hate the idea of paying $3200 for a washer, but it will be the last one I ever buy. We’re almost 60 now and the Little Giants will definitely outlast us. I will leave it to someone I like in my will! Although a lot of money - hopefully the will be as good as my beloved W1986 or better. When we order the Little Giants and install them, my plan is to move the 1986 and the matching Miele dryer into our guest house so houseguests and the cleaning people can do the laundry out there and not have to schlep it into the main house. I am appalled at what Miele has done due to their inability to market their machines to the US consumers adequately. If I wanted some huge, fast, slug of a machine, I’d be buying Maytag or their ilk. I know that there are far better washers (I’ve owned one for over 20 years!) and if I have to go to the commercial products, then so be it.
I am also happy with my present W 1986 machine. I have had it since 2003 and had it gone thru after it was in storage for 3 years while I lived in Europe during that time. The refurbishment (I told him to make it like new - with no budget restrictions - cost me about 500 in parts and labor. He even replaced the screw caps that had fallen off during transport. It has run flawlessly since then and is still going strong.) We do about 4 loads per week or maybe more if we’re entertaining. The Mieles are amazing machines. But like you, I do not want and will not settle for the newly dumbed down- cheaplly built “American Machines” - the “new” ones that run on 110 v house current and do not heat the water beyond 150 degrees f, do not spin faster than 1300rpm, and generally are lighter and cheaper in their construction, etc.
I know what a real european washer is like and have kept our towels and linens spotless without bleach since the day I bought my first Miele in 1989! Personally I cannot believe how dumb Miele marketing is - instead of introducing the American consumer to a better way to do laundry using hot water, soap, and time - they have built these awful W30xx series.
Why would anyone pay premium prices for their lower end machines and get less in terms of features, etc. Why bother? So I too am going to go to Little Giants. Damn the cost. The pair can be had for about $6500 if you haggle a bit - especially if you go to the distributor for your area. They run on the 220 just fine. The 208-240 vac means 208 volts THRU 240 volts. They’ll be happy with normal US style 220. I think the Washer specifies either a 15 or 20 amp breaker if you are not using the Miele converter box. Trust me. If you have a gas powered dyer then you will be fine. If you have an electric dryer that is not a Miele, then you may need to run another 220v line for the dryer. I hate the idea of paying $3200 for a washer, but it will be the last one I ever buy. We’re almost 60 now and the Little Giants will definitely outlast us. I will leave it to someone I like in my will! Although a lot of money - hopefully the will be as good as my beloved W1986 or better. When we order the Little Giants and install them, my plan is to move the 1986 and the matching Miele dryer into our guest house so houseguests and the cleaning people can do the laundry out there and not have to schlep it into the main house. I am appalled at what Miele has done due to their inability to market their machines to the US consumers adequately. If I wanted some huge, fast, slug of a machine, I’d be buying Maytag or their ilk. I know that there are far better washers (I’ve owned one for over 20 years!) and if I have to go to the commercial products, then so be it.
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