Miele's Honeycomb Drum

[bingwsguy]

My other thread on "The Physics of the Spin Speed" prompted this question.
I remember when front loaders were just becoming popular... somewhere around the mid 90's I think... that was when I got my ASKO set. Frigidaire/Kenmore had theirs, Maytag introduced the Neptune, and ASKO gained more recognition. I recall comparisons shooting down the Neptune because of less and smaller holes in the drum stating that cleaning and extraction were reduced. Now I see the Honeycomb drum of the Miele utilizing less and smaller holes than it's predecessor. I read how it cushions the clothing and creates less wear, but I am now confused on the cleaning and extraction ability of the new design based on what I read years ago.

Who can explain it?

 

[toggleswitch]

Marketing, marketing , marketing.

Here is what Miele says about their honeycomb design drums.

"For generations, Miele washing machines have been known for their thorough yet gentle care of fabrics. Miele's HoneycombTM washing drum advances this technology even further. Forged from the very best stainless steel with a unique convex pattern that resembles a honeycomb, the HoneycombTM drum enhances both cleaning performance and reduces fabric wear.

The by-product of this patented advancement is an 80% reduction in the number of water exit holes and a network of water channels that create a thin water layer that cushions your clothes while the drum rotates."

http://www.miele.com/usa/laundry/about_miele_laundry.asp?cat=4&page=3&series=95

 

[irishwashguy]

Well, there is a little bit of hype about things sometimes

However, not in the case of my Miele washer, and the Honey Comb tub. I have had mine for two years, and they live up to what they have said so far. I always have to make sure that I am not spinning things too fast, depending on what it is I am washing. Here at my house, i wash lots of sheets for clients, and it is almost always 600-800 and 190 heat setting, just fabulous, and it gets rid of the stains. I have even done laundry for my Mother, and was suprised at her face when I brought back her creame or off white sweaters to her, and they are white. She did not know they were white when she bought them at the thrift store. These are also a little bit more intuitive than the one that I had looked at the showroom, that was a W 1930. This one handles my comforter better than the old Miele. They have also started putting this drum on the dryers as well, it is floating over the drum, i have not used one, but would love to if I had the chance.