I have to say, I am in love with my new Miele set (WXD 160 and matching heat pump dryer). I am sure this warms the heart of our dearest Launderess to have another one see the Miele light.
I’ve made a few other posts but wanted to provide an update. Even though they are the most basic models, I’m quite pleased. I would not have used AutoDos and the features on this are fine once you know it’s minor quirks.
1. The rinsing on these is phenomenal. I have Max Rinse Level enabled which is perfect. Adding WaterPlus adds even more. Just using Max Rinse setting, water after 2nd rinse was practically clear on a big load today.
2. Detergent: you need very little. I’ve had to pull way back relative to what I used to use in the LG. (I also always thought I was prudent on the LG!). I’ve also noticed that it’s really pulling out a lot of foam from flannel sheets previously washed in the LG. So, likely a combination of detergent excess / poor rinsing.
3. Heater: I’ve checked the drain water after the wash finishes (starting from cold) and the temperature of the waste was right where I expected it to be.
4. Dryer. Almost as fast as my LG gas dryer. But, it has a Linens/Bedding cycle like nothing I’ve seen. I loaded it with duvet covers and sheets (notorious for balling up in the LG and taking forever). I let it run and came back the next morning to find perfectly dried bedding. Nothing balled up, nothing undried.
Our kitchen remodel started today so the LGs have been relegated to the side yard until my contractor picks them up. They will have a second life in one of his rentals.
Bob
I’ve made a few other posts but wanted to provide an update. Even though they are the most basic models, I’m quite pleased. I would not have used AutoDos and the features on this are fine once you know it’s minor quirks.
1. The rinsing on these is phenomenal. I have Max Rinse Level enabled which is perfect. Adding WaterPlus adds even more. Just using Max Rinse setting, water after 2nd rinse was practically clear on a big load today.
2. Detergent: you need very little. I’ve had to pull way back relative to what I used to use in the LG. (I also always thought I was prudent on the LG!). I’ve also noticed that it’s really pulling out a lot of foam from flannel sheets previously washed in the LG. So, likely a combination of detergent excess / poor rinsing.
3. Heater: I’ve checked the drain water after the wash finishes (starting from cold) and the temperature of the waste was right where I expected it to be.
4. Dryer. Almost as fast as my LG gas dryer. But, it has a Linens/Bedding cycle like nothing I’ve seen. I loaded it with duvet covers and sheets (notorious for balling up in the LG and taking forever). I let it run and came back the next morning to find perfectly dried bedding. Nothing balled up, nothing undried.
Our kitchen remodel started today so the LGs have been relegated to the side yard until my contractor picks them up. They will have a second life in one of his rentals.
Bob
