The Daimler Benz has Arrived...Model 4842

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Hi Jon

I love your Queens !!! It was a tough choice. So when you got the Queens, I figured well,,, I'll get the Benz ! LOL
I don't have a fur critter right now but Mike (Nmassman) mentioned this earlier in the thread. I would imagine it's "Clean Fur". There does not seem to be any large openings at all in the cylinder.
It is quite a learning experience from using a toploader to this. Trying to figure out how to reset the water levels. I have been into the programming mode but I guess I'm doing something wrong as when saving the changes. The machine is perfoming just fine, but with the AW Gene in the body, Ya always need more "Wahdah".
Yes, perhaps the next time you head to Chatham, you should stop by and whirl a Laundry in the "Benz" !!! (I might even make lunch) Nice to hear from you. Eddie
 
I've had this machine w/ matching T9802 dryer for three years. Let me share some observations...

You can absolutely use liquid detergent, but reduce the quantities and wash at lower temps to reduce sudsing...

W4842 utilizes Miele's patented SpinClean technology which accelerates the drum motion to ensure clothes in the middle of the drum get pulled toward the outer edge, ensuring proper turnover and excellent wash results...

Due to the small holes of the Honeycomb drum, W4842 is not especially good at rinsing away pet hair...

Normal cycle does NOT use the heater under any circumstances despite what someone else said. It has been confirmed over on GardenWeb with a power meter that there is no power draw from the heater during the Normal cycle...

My go-to detergent is Tide HE Total Care (liquid) and I use Persil Universal Megaperls on my white loads...

THE BOTTOM LINE - I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS MACHINE!
 
Couple of Quick Vids.

It's been almost 2 years since I've done any Videos. So these are not edited. Just short ones.

I'll put something together of the Whole Shabang this week.

This is the First Rinse on Maximum Water Level(I think, seems fairly High)

Working on the 2nd one

 
1 st Spin

1st Extraction after the first rinse. This I belive is 1,000 RPM. Not the Maximum Speed

Sunny Day in the LR. Sorry about the reflection. I'll do some tonight with a Max Fill Wash !! Ooooooooh !!!! Sunday Laundry Porn !!! LOL Enjoy.

 
I chose the Miele is because of the Heater

The 4842 looks like a great machine, and one I'd consider getting, but seriously you can get internal water heaters with a large number of other brands of front loaders, from Electrolux to Whirlpool. Even the higher end high efficiency top loaders now have internal water heaters (LG and Whirlpool, for example). Of course, the Miele has higher quality than all the rest of the competition, and not for that much more $$$.

That said, I don't think any HE washer does very well at removing pet hair. It's a function of the lower water levels. Even the Neptune 7500, which uses almost twice as much water as more modern front loaders, and has bigger drum holes, leaves a fair amount of pet hair on stuff like blankets and throw rugs. This comes out in the dryer, instead.
 
Well, Betty had better stay away with her two cups of dirty sand!  I'm surprised that it doesn't do a good job with pet hair (as well as other debris - sand, etc. I would imagine) for such a high end machine.  I've been using the 2003 LG washer in the garage and have been quite pleased with the (fine, short) pet hair removal ability.  I washed a small rug last night that Newton uses in the garage for a "bed" and though hairy and dirty, it was perfectly clean and hair-free when it finished.   We examined this Miele washer pretty carefully at the Mart during our annual trip there New Years day.  We couldn't find any provision for adding a rinse (or is the "Sensitive" setting doing that?) and we could find no way to drain/spin or rinse only.  Are there ways to program for these additional cycles not obvious on the controls?  I would love to see the programming options for this washer, keep us posted!

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Is the Link to the Miele Web Page for the 4842. Click on Wash Programs/ Options.
There is a Drain Spin , Quick Rinse and the Extra Rinse is the Sensitive Option. There is even a Beach Towel Setting that uses a Cold Water Flush (No detergent) and Spin to rinse out sand. Not that I will be using that setting. This machine will NOT start the Coffee in the morning or Check the temperature on the evening's roast, LOL.
I looked at the water coming out of the drain hose and it was very clean after the 2 standard rinses before I went into the programming to Max. Water Level. I washed probably 5 loads on the Factory Settings and had Excellent Results.
I also was well aware of other machines that have Steam and Heater options. But after watching and listening to the Pros and Cons of Front Load machines for the past 4 years, and taking into consideration the Longevity of most major brands,(including Spyders corroding away and bearings going after 3-5 years, I chose Miele to be my machine of choice. And for what it's worth, Mother always said "You get what you pay for".
 
Talking about getting you are paying for, I can't believe the price on that machine. $1900 for the washer and $1200 for the dryer, plus $300 ea for the pedestals.

That would mean that the entire set w/ pedestals would cost $3700... Damn!!

When I was looking at a set with pedestals, 1 yr old demo models were $4000 for the set w/ pedestals! If I had wanted them new, they would have been $4500!
 
Eddie what a BEAUTIFUL piece of machinary you have gotten yourself !

When I saw a Miele Brochure on the tub design it was interesting that they was inspired from a turtle.

Hexogon structures and little holes to reduce fabric damage.

 

I have five cats yes I had to adpot them from my friends passing at this point.

But I can tell you that NO washer even our beloved filter flows does not get rid of all hair or sand.

So I always remove hair in the dryer or black T-shirts goes through a 20 to 30 min half full basket on a no

heat program, then a wash.. sometimes in shedding sesson a lint brush plus air drying to get rid of hair.

Since I have not washed in that model I hope you give us results on that matter.

 

You have a great washer and I want to know how the pillow cycle works.

Are you not digging the 1400 rpm spin speed are you not out of the dryer in minutes ..LOVE that.

I have a product teardown I posted two years ago here .

I hope it is informative and shed a little more light on your subject.

 

I no since Miele had the honeycomb design the rest of the manufactures followed

by ther tub design ...

like...

Bosch with the teardrop basket

Samsung with ther little square patterns

LG with the bubble drums etc.

Hey a turtle who knew.. imagnation in people's minds are always surprising to me.

And I live to see the next phase in laundry,

Bad or good.

Greg nice picture Ben you look good styling that washer .

If you look this is not the turtle I was looking for but close.

Look at the Hexogon pattern in the middle of his head .

 

 

 

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Here is the Teardown.

You will have a great time with this washer as all goes well.

 

Darren k

www.automaticwasher.org

Miele >>> The Teardown .

This is a great front loader some members have them and customers seems to enjoy the product Except they are really liking the way they do laundry. never had no call backs so far... This will be archived for future reference here. Darren k.[this post was last edited: 5/17/2010-19:37]
www.automaticwasher.org www.automaticwasher.org
 
Pillow Talk

Hey Darren.
Thanks. I couldn't find the Pillow Programm, but there are many others. I really like this machine. I chose Miele because this company has been at it for a long time. And I just feel more confident with German Engineering than Korea or China. Yesterday I washed 4 Heavy Carhartt Sweatshirts and 3 pairs of Flannel Lined Jeans. The machine did not even wince at this load, but after the 1400 spin they were out of the dryer DRY in 25 minutes. Normally I would have just washed 4 sweatshirts and it would have taken 50-60 minutes.
I opted not to get the pedestal as the machine is a good height for me. And for $300... I can use the stretching execises.
You know I have a real problem these days justifing to pay the same price for a dryer as for the washer. A dryer has 1/4 of the components that a washer needs so where does that price come from ? I know people want the matching set, but I find it ridiculous to pay the same amount for the dryer. The Kenmore next to the Miele I bought last year Brand New for $379. And the clothes come out Dry.
Good to hear from you and hope things are good.
Oh, the species of the Turtle in the picture you posted is the "MieleMaximus" from that tropical Island off Germany's Coast. You can tell by the pattern on it's head. (Just Kidding)
 
Eddie its a beautiful machine,  i wish you the best of luck with it,  it looks to be very sturdy.  I am happy that you were able to get the one you really wanted.  arthur
 
To toploader55

That was one of the things that put me off to Miele, for the simple issue that they wanted an arm and a leg for the dryer, while most other manufacturers sell the dryer for nearly half the cost of the washer.

In some ways, I wish they made vented front loading combos again... I'd buy two of them.
 
To Qualin

You shouldn't let that put you off about Miele.

Before I bought the Miele, I was in Sears looking at various Brands, and the Dryers were the Exact Same Amount as the Washers. At Least Miele was a couple of Hundred less. I believe (I'm not sure) it was either a Kenmore or Whirlpool Set and both Washer and Dryer were around $1500.00 a piece.
 

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