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And no, it's not the laundry detergent LOL
And no, it's not the laundry detergent LOL
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The box of Persil is gone?
(ducks and runs)
(ducks and runs)
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WOW! Did you put the Miele in the laundry and move the Zanussi up to your room?
lavamat_jon
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Jason... let me whisper you something...
*SLAP*
*SLAP*
So what happened to the Zanussi?
Hhhmmm
The new Zanussi is caput after 3 service calls, the Miele has been called in to rescue the situation....
and you`re so peeded off you`ve gone and bought the new Servis for the upstairs laundry bedroom...Lol
The new Zanussi is caput after 3 service calls, the Miele has been called in to rescue the situation....
and you`re so peeded off you`ve gone and bought the new Servis for the upstairs laundry bedroom...Lol
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Indeed, the Zanussi went out with a bang so to say within 29 days of the 28 day return policy! Probably a dodgy motor, but for the last week we had it, it was making a progressively worse sparking noise as it spun and then on it's last spin cycle, it was sparking so bad, was struggling to get up to 1400rpm at the end and then the circuit breaker flicked - so I presume the motor had overloaded or something. Mother dearest marched along to Currys, got the machine returned and then asked me "Which is the best model Miele to get?". Of course, I pointed her towards one of the high end models, and so it was delivered yesterday and it's been working very hard . Is very very quiet - I'm certain the freezer is louder than the washer during the spin cycle! Because of the brushless induction motor, it sounds like a commercial washer during the spin, i.e. no motor noise at all, just the sound of the drum moving. Even quieter than my own Miele upstairs!
Moral of the story - Never recommend a Zanussi to your parents when they initially offer to buy a Miele; as it always comes back to bite your ass! (Although, the consequences did bring a new Miele washer to play with so not all that bad). But I'm never going to hear the end of recommending a washer to mum that broke within a month!
It's a shame about the Zanussi really, a nice machine for a nice price. I personally would have replaced it with another, but hey who's complaining!
Pics to follow,
Jon
. Is very very quiet - I'm certain the freezer is louder than the washer during the spin cycle! Because of the brushless induction motor, it sounds like a commercial washer during the spin, i.e. no motor noise at all, just the sound of the drum moving. Even quieter than my own Miele upstairs!Moral of the story - Never recommend a Zanussi to your parents when they initially offer to buy a Miele; as it always comes back to bite your ass! (Although, the consequences did bring a new Miele washer to play with so not all that bad). But I'm never going to hear the end of recommending a washer to mum that broke within a month!
It's a shame about the Zanussi really, a nice machine for a nice price. I personally would have replaced it with another, but hey who's complaining!
Pics to follow,
Jon
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Control Panel all lit up
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Detergent dispenser (and yukky bit of spilt yellow Lenor residue on top of the softener cover!)
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Blinded by the light...
Blackpool Illuminations
Blackpool Illuminations
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And finally...
6 kilograms of Ariel Sensitive and Comfort Lily & Riceflower Honeycomb Drum 60*C Cottons Wash fresh towels!
6 kilograms of Ariel Sensitive and Comfort Lily & Riceflower Honeycomb Drum 60*C Cottons Wash fresh towels!
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Looks Great...
I Cant wait to come use it :-D or at least see it in action :-D
I wanna persuade mum into one now
LOL
Take Care
Dan
I Cant wait to come use it :-D or at least see it in action :-D
I wanna persuade mum into one now
LOLTake Care
Dan
lavamat_jon
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Oh, and it is a new Miele mum has by the way. Mine still happily whirrs away up here 5 or 6 times a week, strictly out of bounds from the rest of the family and has to be activated via a pin code so as to operate it :-D.
Jon
Jon
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Congratulations Jon!!!!
Hiya!, I must addmit your new Miele looks absoutley stunning!!:
, what an upgrade from the Zanussi IMO lol!! The controls and interior/drum light look amazing all lit upIt looks like such a quality machine, the design looks like its been very carefully thought out and the outcome is great!. It makes me want one even more! Hope you have many years of fun with this machine (sure you will)
Richard
Hiya!, I must addmit your new Miele looks absoutley stunning!!:
, what an upgrade from the Zanussi IMO lol!! The controls and interior/drum light look amazing all lit upIt looks like such a quality machine, the design looks like its been very carefully thought out and the outcome is great!. It makes me want one even more! Hope you have many years of fun with this machine (sure you will)Richard
Jon congratulations!!
O...M...G!!!!!!!! Jon, forget what I said about not liking the knobs,this machine is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that the drum is lit up!!!!! That should make it a lot easier to videotape... 
I'm surprised that you haven't tried to get mom to trade machines so you can have that one in your room!!!! NICE!!!
I'm surprised that you haven't tried to get mom to trade machines so you can have that one in your room!!!! NICE!!!
It's a beautiful machine! And they must be very quiet; Consumer Reports gives only the Miele they tested an Excellent rating for quietness. Every other brand of FL'er gets a Very Good or Good rating.
Two things keep me from considering a Miele---capacity and the need for a 220-volt outlet. Three things, actually. The nearest dealer is over 100 miles from me. They are beautiful, well-made machines--- truly works of fine craftsmanship.
Congratulations!
Say....where the heck is Launderess? She's made herself conspicuous by her absence, lately. If a new Miele washer in a British-based thread doesn't draw her out I'm sending the FBI to look for her, LOL!
Two things keep me from considering a Miele---capacity and the need for a 220-volt outlet. Three things, actually. The nearest dealer is over 100 miles from me. They are beautiful, well-made machines--- truly works of fine craftsmanship.
Congratulations!
Say....where the heck is Launderess? She's made herself conspicuous by her absence, lately. If a new Miele washer in a British-based thread doesn't draw her out I'm sending the FBI to look for her, LOL!
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Good stuff Jon
That machine looks the business. How does it compare to your Miele in terms of cycles / noise / performance etc etc. What made you buy that one and not one of the new design Mieles?
Regards
Nick
That machine looks the business. How does it compare to your Miele in terms of cycles / noise / performance etc etc. What made you buy that one and not one of the new design Mieles?
Regards
Nick
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Beautiful new Miele Jon, congrats!!! Will definitely last another 30 years!
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Hey all,
Yes it is a beautiful machine indeed; mum loves it and I think she's finally admitted that she's found a washer that was just as good as her first Hoover! Have been using it a lot yesterday and today (been catching up with the laundry that has built up over the past few weeks we've had no washer downstairs, and of course my washer has been off limits to all family laundry but towels and bedding), and it's a very good machine, of course I didn't expect anything but the best. To my surprise my mum has actually been able to use it too - anything with an electronic display often just confuses her!
Dan - as I said on the phone lastnight I'm sure you can't wait either to come see this Miele. Only just over a week now until you're here again!
Richard - it definitely was an upgrade from the Zanussi. The Mieles a brilliantly well made machine, although to be fair for the price I expect it, and to be honest the Zanussi wasn't that badly built either considering it was only £300. Hopefully this washer should last my mum at least as long as her Hoover did!
Jamie - can I say I told you so? I told you the dial machines were just as beautiful - can't beat the backlit dial, it's nice to see such a vintage feature still available on a machine today.
Eugene - I have to say as with any other European washer capacity isn't really an issue - again one load in this Miele (which is 6 kilos, versus my own which is 5 kilos) filled up one of the washing lines (about 12 metres long), and at that I had trouble to squeeze it all onto one line. Shame I didn't take a picture really - will do of the next load. But then I suppose it's all what you are used to.
Nick - we decided on the classic model because all the new design models with a free 10 year warranty had the control panels on the front of the top of the machine, and so it would have to stick out if we had one otherwise the worktop would obstruct the controls, however the utility room is too narrow to do that so we went with a traditional flat controlled model. Was going to opt for the cheapest one with variable temperature - but the model we got was only £40 more than that which was worth it for all the extra features you get. Performance is equal - both are good performers, however the cycles & tumbling rhythms do vary between the two. Whilst my own Miele tumbles at 55rpm for 5 seconds before slowing down to 40rpm for 5 seconds and then isntantly reversing, tumbling the same way and so on, the new Miele does quite long tumbles - about 30 seconds long and again instant reversing. However, on the new Miele the tumbles start off slow, and gradually get faster and then in the middle of each tumble it distributes for a few seconds before gradually slowing down again and then reversing. Reminds me a bit of Powerstream Hotpoints, and it really does seem to drive the detergent into the load - and creates a lot of suds in the meantime! Quietness mum's is even quieter than mine as hers has the brushless motor - spinning is nothing but a mere hum of the drum moving, like a commercial washer, whereas on mine you can hear the motor noise - it isn't loud on my Miele but it is audible. This new Miele is quieter than the freezer I'm sure during the final spin! If anything, the dryer is louder than the washer at any point of the cycle - bearing in mind our dryer is a Bosch so fairly quiet, yet the old Bosch and Zanussi would drown out the dryer noise on the fast spin.
Peter - be careful otherwise you'll be joining Jason for a slap!
Austin - thanks for the congratulations. Hope to chat online again soon!
All the best guys, thanks for the congratulations - it definitely is appreciated, although I feel a bit of a snob now with 2 Miele's. I'm sure not even Hyacinth Bouquet has 2 Miele's!
Videos to come hopefully this weekend; if not it'll be next weekend as I am away next week. (Staying with my Auntie with the Miele's actually, as I used to call her when I was young)
Jon
Yes it is a beautiful machine indeed; mum loves it and I think she's finally admitted that she's found a washer that was just as good as her first Hoover! Have been using it a lot yesterday and today (been catching up with the laundry that has built up over the past few weeks we've had no washer downstairs, and of course my washer has been off limits to all family laundry but towels and bedding), and it's a very good machine, of course I didn't expect anything but the best. To my surprise my mum has actually been able to use it too - anything with an electronic display often just confuses her!
Dan - as I said on the phone lastnight I'm sure you can't wait either to come see this Miele. Only just over a week now until you're here again!
Richard - it definitely was an upgrade from the Zanussi. The Mieles a brilliantly well made machine, although to be fair for the price I expect it, and to be honest the Zanussi wasn't that badly built either considering it was only £300. Hopefully this washer should last my mum at least as long as her Hoover did!
Jamie - can I say I told you so?
I told you the dial machines were just as beautiful - can't beat the backlit dial, it's nice to see such a vintage feature still available on a machine today.Eugene - I have to say as with any other European washer capacity isn't really an issue - again one load in this Miele (which is 6 kilos, versus my own which is 5 kilos) filled up one of the washing lines (about 12 metres long), and at that I had trouble to squeeze it all onto one line. Shame I didn't take a picture really - will do of the next load. But then I suppose it's all what you are used to
.Nick - we decided on the classic model because all the new design models with a free 10 year warranty had the control panels on the front of the top of the machine, and so it would have to stick out if we had one otherwise the worktop would obstruct the controls, however the utility room is too narrow to do that so we went with a traditional flat controlled model. Was going to opt for the cheapest one with variable temperature - but the model we got was only £40 more than that which was worth it for all the extra features you get. Performance is equal - both are good performers, however the cycles & tumbling rhythms do vary between the two. Whilst my own Miele tumbles at 55rpm for 5 seconds before slowing down to 40rpm for 5 seconds and then isntantly reversing, tumbling the same way and so on, the new Miele does quite long tumbles - about 30 seconds long and again instant reversing. However, on the new Miele the tumbles start off slow, and gradually get faster and then in the middle of each tumble it distributes for a few seconds before gradually slowing down again and then reversing. Reminds me a bit of Powerstream Hotpoints, and it really does seem to drive the detergent into the load - and creates a lot of suds in the meantime! Quietness mum's is even quieter than mine as hers has the brushless motor - spinning is nothing but a mere hum of the drum moving, like a commercial washer, whereas on mine you can hear the motor noise - it isn't loud on my Miele but it is audible. This new Miele is quieter than the freezer I'm sure during the final spin! If anything, the dryer is louder than the washer at any point of the cycle - bearing in mind our dryer is a Bosch so fairly quiet, yet the old Bosch and Zanussi would drown out the dryer noise on the fast spin.
Peter - be careful otherwise you'll be joining Jason for a slap!
Austin - thanks for the congratulations. Hope to chat online again soon!
All the best guys, thanks for the congratulations - it definitely is appreciated, although I feel a bit of a snob now with 2 Miele's. I'm sure not even Hyacinth Bouquet has 2 Miele's!
Videos to come hopefully this weekend; if not it'll be next weekend as I am away next week. (Staying with my Auntie with the Miele's actually, as I used to call her when I was young)
Jon
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Re: Great Machines:
Hey! Jon, sorry to hear about the Zanussi going out so soon. I think that it has a smart looking Control Panel. The new Miele that your Mum got is smart looking as well. I do however tend to like the older style Control Panels, similar to the one you have up in your Bed Room. I see that next to your Miele is your AEG, which Brand of Dryer do you have on top of the AEG, is it a Condenser or Vented Model?
Have fun trying to trading Miele Washers with your Mum, if you even thought about trying at all. She would no doubt want to keep her new one, even if yours might not be very old yet anyway.
Peace and Fun Laundry Times, with your Miele and AEG, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
Hey! Jon, sorry to hear about the Zanussi going out so soon. I think that it has a smart looking Control Panel. The new Miele that your Mum got is smart looking as well. I do however tend to like the older style Control Panels, similar to the one you have up in your Bed Room. I see that next to your Miele is your AEG, which Brand of Dryer do you have on top of the AEG, is it a Condenser or Vented Model?
Have fun trying to trading Miele Washers with your Mum, if you even thought about trying at all. She would no doubt want to keep her new one, even if yours might not be very old yet anyway.
Peace and Fun Laundry Times, with your Miele and AEG, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
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Re: Hey! Jon, do you possibly:
Have any Control Panel Pix's of the Zanussi Washer, that just went out on you Guys? I would appreciate it if you do have any?
What Capacity did it have, compared to the Miele's are they similar of quite different Capacities?
Wouldn't you have missed the Honeycomb Tub on the Miele, if your Mum had gotten another Zanussi Washer Jon?
Peace and Fun Miele Laundry Times, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
Have any Control Panel Pix's of the Zanussi Washer, that just went out on you Guys? I would appreciate it if you do have any?
What Capacity did it have, compared to the Miele's are they similar of quite different Capacities?
Wouldn't you have missed the Honeycomb Tub on the Miele, if your Mum had gotten another Zanussi Washer Jon?
Peace and Fun Miele Laundry Times, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...
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Hi Steve!
Have got a control panel of the Zanussi at the end of this post. It was a very ingenious design - very simple to use, and has been used by Zanussi for the past 6 years or so and I imagine it would continue to do so for a few years - those Zanussi's are so simple to use even though they are electronic & very flexible in programme selection. The control panels between mine and my mum's are more or less identical - only difference being mum's has a dial to select programmes rather than the touchbuttons on mine. The dryer on top of the AEG is it's matching condenser dryer that I bought along with the AEG washer in 2004. Wish I could say positive things about it, and even though it's good and even at drying, it's noisy, takes 2 hours to dry towels after 1600rpm!!!!, requires lots of maintenance and makes the room really hot when operating. Lookign forward to the day I'll be able to afford a Miele vented dryer!
The Zanussi has a 7 kilo capacity. Mum's Miele has a 6 kilo capacity and IMO there isn't much of a difference in any between the Zanussi and the new Miele drums; however both are larger than my Miele upstairs which has the more traditional 5kg drum. I have to say that while the Honeycomb drum is nice, I wouldn't buy a Miele solely for that feature as we have washed delicates and woollens for years in standard drum washers without any trouble.
Anyway here's a pic of the Zanussi washer for you, enjoy!
Take care,
Jon
Have got a control panel of the Zanussi at the end of this post. It was a very ingenious design - very simple to use, and has been used by Zanussi for the past 6 years or so and I imagine it would continue to do so for a few years - those Zanussi's are so simple to use even though they are electronic & very flexible in programme selection. The control panels between mine and my mum's are more or less identical - only difference being mum's has a dial to select programmes rather than the touchbuttons on mine. The dryer on top of the AEG is it's matching condenser dryer that I bought along with the AEG washer in 2004. Wish I could say positive things about it, and even though it's good and even at drying, it's noisy, takes 2 hours to dry towels after 1600rpm!!!!, requires lots of maintenance and makes the room really hot when operating. Lookign forward to the day I'll be able to afford a Miele vented dryer!
The Zanussi has a 7 kilo capacity. Mum's Miele has a 6 kilo capacity and IMO there isn't much of a difference in any between the Zanussi and the new Miele drums; however both are larger than my Miele upstairs which has the more traditional 5kg drum. I have to say that while the Honeycomb drum is nice, I wouldn't buy a Miele solely for that feature as we have washed delicates and woollens for years in standard drum washers without any trouble.
Anyway here's a pic of the Zanussi washer for you, enjoy!
Take care,
Jon
ooo nice miele, i love things that light up when you twist its knob lol.
have fun with it
matt
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have fun with it
matt
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Nice Miele Jon look forward to seeing it when i visit u, it looks lovely in the dark.
Mattywashboy, i'm not sure your talking about the Miele there but i'd have to agree with you. lol
Steve
Nice Miele Jon look forward to seeing it when i visit u, it looks lovely in the dark.
Mattywashboy, i'm not sure your talking about the Miele there but i'd have to agree with you. lol
Steve
i'm as innocent as the fallen snow steve, don't know what you talking about
COOL MACHINE! I love the look of that control panel glowing, and that light inside the washdrum. It looks pretty simple and intuitive to use. I always like washers you can directly adjust the wash temperature. My Danby's like that. Does that one have an internal heater? I guess it does if it runs on 220V. They were selling Miele's here on this side of the pond at Lowe's for a while, but I haven't seen them lately. I think recently they replaced them with Bosch's
BTW, what kind of fridge is that? It must have a huge freezer, top or bottom?
BTW, what kind of fridge is that? It must have a huge freezer, top or bottom?
Jon,
Great pictures! I love this control panel even better than the ones from previous series. It's amazing to see that they are still able to make improvements. Ofcourse you will have to keep posting reports about this machine.
Louis
Great pictures! I love this control panel even better than the ones from previous series. It's amazing to see that they are still able to make improvements. Ofcourse you will have to keep posting reports about this machine.
Louis
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