The Daimler Benz has Arrived...Model 4842

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After over a year of Procrastination, Research, Pros and Cons, reading Reviews,  I made my decision and Took the Plunge.

 

It's on the way in the door.

 

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All Hooked Up.

I made the Decision on a Miele was for number of reasons. The quality alone is what sold me. Cast Iron Counter Weights, WiFi Diagnosis, Wireless Upgrades and Adjustments, and the On Board Heater.

 

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This is my First Front Load so...

There will be some New Things to learn and I am amazed at all the Options.

The Express is 30 minutes and I was running this as a Flush Out before the First actual load.

 

[logixx]

Nice!

Do you already have the service manual?

 

[toploader55]

It's Sooooooooo Quiet

My Laundry is right next to my Bedroom. I can't hear it running. The Drain Pump is the Noisiest Thing on the Whole Machine !!!

Sheets are in on Normal, Very Warm Wash starts at 1:05.

Money Shot after the Sheets come out.

It's sort of Bitter Sweet, I miss the sounds of the Maytags (they're still hooked up of course), But it's fun to have a New Toy so to speak.

 

[splittub]

Funny you should mention Daimler Benz, who actually owned Miele's competitor AEG back in the day.

 

[coldspot66]

SWEET......but why not Speed Queen?????????????????????????????

 

[toploader55]

Hi Alex.

No Service Manual yet.

I certainly hope I won't need it for years to come !

 

[whirlykenmore78]

Nice!

Congratulations Eddie. This is truly the "Hobart" of home laundry. While you may miss the sounds of the Maytags this will wash your clothes much better and be more efficient doing it.
Nick

 

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Thanks Nick

I'm watching the Sequence and the Countdown of Normal Wash.

This is sooo much better than the Crap on Television !!! LOL.

 

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Wash Cylinder

Money Shot #1

 

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Cylinder Design

Money Shot #2

 

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Why not a Speed Queen ?

For the most part I chose the Miele is because of the Heater.

My Kitchen clothes get spattered with a fair amount of Butter, Oil, and just plain food soil. And with the Heater, I'm hoping I won't need to use Bleach which will be an advantage for the Septic System. (Plus, I'm hoping once I get into the programming I'll find a recepe for a Gulasch and Spaetzle) LOL.

Also I have a Cousin in Esslingen, Germany and Hannah said to buy a Miele. And when Hannah Speaks... You had better listen !!!

 

[logixx]

One thing to learn about the Miele is that the Normal cycle does not use the heater as it's the Energy Star cycle - so to speak.

I wasn't referring to the service manual in case you should need a repair but because it allows you to alter some setting, like raising the water level for the rinses by several inches.

Alex

 

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Raising the water levels

Really ???

I am rather impressed at the levels now. But there is always room for more Sloshing and Splashing.

Where would I find one of those manuals ? Thanks Alex for the heads up. Eddie

 

[logixx]

Yes, here's an example video:

 

[logixx]

Where would I find one of those manuals ?

I just emailed them to you. ( -> potroast61 and so on)

 

[nmassman44]

Very nice! This washer is very flexible and when you getting into the programming mode you can raise the water levels with water plus. The heater in my 4800 does kick in on the Normal cycle if the water is not hot enough. One thing with the drum, if you have pets and wash a blanket with let's say cat fur, it will make mats of fur. You may never need to use the Extended feature since it washes well without t. That said if you do use it I have noticed on mine that the clothes look a bit over worked and tired. So I never use it. Oh and try to use powder HE detergents. It does not like liquids.

 

[mtn1584]

She's pretty, best of luck, and I love how the Miele name is part of the glass door. Please post some pictures during a wash cycle, and maybe with a higher water level.
Best of luck
Mike