The Allergy programmable function adds an extra rinse as standard to most programmes. I have it programmed in so I get 3 rather than 2 standard rinses, with the option of a 4th with extra rinse. It also means you get an extra rinse when using Single Wash which doesn’t allow you to select it manually. It is annoying how you don’t get 3 rinses under 60° on W1 which you used to on the 3000/5000 series, despite the manual saying so. Although Automatic plus will do 3 rinses as standard, so 4 with allergy enabled.
I have to say I find the new Quick PowerWash very poor at rinsing and spinning compared to the previous 59 min version. The rinsing is terrible (it doesn’t drain completely between 1st and 2nd), doesn’t fill to as high a rinse level and only peaks at 1600 before slowing down again whereas the previous 59 min version would spin at 1600 for 90 seconds, and drain completely between the rinses. I haven’t yet managed to trigger the 59min version on mine however even with large loads. I tend to use the SingleWash option for a quick wash instead with good results - you can select up to 90° and it will do two full rinses and interim spins (or three with Allergy programmed in) and a longer spin at 1600. If you load more than 1kg, SingleWash is programmed to fill as normal too without using the PowerWash 2 rhythm. (I have the PowerWash 2 rhythm deactivated as standard as I find washing results poorer than washing in a standard pool of water).
I would imagine the longer wash times for QuickIntense is due to being on lower voltage versus 240 we have here. Even at this time of year under half an hour is enough to heat to 60, although I do wish we had more hot fill options here to make use of cheaper hot water for most loads that wouldn’t require a profile wash.
Don’t even get me started on Express - on the 2000/3000 series it was brilliant with at least 2 rinses as standard, 3 with extra and a full cottons fast spin, versus 1 rinse and a short stint at 1200. It was ideal for smaller loads that were normally soiled, or larger loads of lightly soiled items. BSH have a better method nowadays with 2 rinses as standard with the ability to add extra should you need them, although the final spin is still only 1200.
Miele aren’t alone though in having an awful <1hr cycle - the LG v10 I have on Turbowash 39 only does one rinse as standard with a very short Turbowash spray rinse (2 sprays both ar 5 seconds) but does spin at max - although only washes for 10-15 mins so doesn’t wash as well Miele QPW or Siemens PowerSpeed. The Siemens PowerSpeed 59 cycle is strange too - won’t let you select more than 40 or 1400rpm but will at least do 3 proper rinses, though with no interims. It also spin washes several times in the wash to drive the detergent through the lid. For a good everyday cycle for most loads and soiling at 1 hour,I don’t think you can beat the Mixed Fabrics cycle which lets you do up to 60°C in an hour, and does full interim and the standard 1600 spins on full loads.
In terms of cycle bugs, my Miele will sometimes cancel and abort the cycle halfway through leaving you with warm, soapy, dripping wet laundry - has had two updates to try and resolve but it still does it - seems to be a glitch/flaw on my particular machine.
