Guest blog by Jordan.
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Miele were already renowned as one of the leading manufacturers in the white goods market. Now, their new breed of W1 washing machines builds further on the already excellent reputation, and brings a range of unique features to enhance wash performance while maintaining superb build quality.
The Miele WMG120 certainly ticks all the boxes for those looking for a high quality washing machine. Beginning with the basic front end specification; the generous 8kg capacity will be more than enough for even large families. There is also automatic load control so you don’t have to worry about filling the machine every time you wash, as water and electricity will reduce according to the amount of laundry you put in. This is pivotal in the machine achieving the impressive A+++ energy rating, therefore running costs are kept to a minimum.
As well as being large, the drum has Miele’s unique Honeycomb design, which is kinder to garments, while also introducing a SoftSteam setting. This heats the drum after the final spin to loosen the laundry and make for easier ironing when the clothes are removed.
Moving onto wash performance now, which has always been a forte of Miele washing machines, the W1 range doesn’t disappoint. The exclusive TwinDos technology gives the best performance from liquid detergent. There is a separate compartment located below the drum, which houses two specific detergent containers. These bottles will last for a minimum of 30 washes, and uses a unique two phase system to dispense the perfect amount for optimum cleaning performance. This equates to roughly 30% in savings by using the correct amount of detergent per wash. There is also the facility to use your own brands of detergent and softener too if required, so the versatility will cater for all.
Another benefit for great washing results is CapDosing. This enables you to use convenient single-use capsules for the garments and fabrics that require a little additional care than normal. With perfect care for fabrics including Woolens, Cashmere, Silks, Delicates and Sportswear, this ensures longevity for your clothes, with perfect results. It’s very simple to use, with the capsule placed into a specific fabric conditioner compartment, and is also dispensed at the right stage of the wash cycle.
The Miele PowerWash system will also aid efficiency by incorporating two circulation pumps at the base of the machine. This is done by recirculating undissolved detergents into the wash for 10% better cleaning performance, and also means the WMG120 is capable of the first full load wash cycle with an A energy rating to be completed under an hour.
Now to talk about the unrivaled build quality. Miele has always had the reputation of being a hardy workhorse when it comes to white goods, and the materials and technologies used to prolong washing machine lifetime in the W1 range is again impressive.
With quality-assured German engineering, each Miele machine is tested for the equivalent of 20 years use and is the industry leader in this respect.
Miele are the only brand to use cast iron counter weights instead of the conventional concrete stabilisers. The concrete can be prone to cracking over time causing the machine to vibrate and become unstable, however cast iron will never wear.
In addition, there is three shock absorbers on all Miele washing machines. These reduce vibration for a quieter wash and give complete stability for the entirety of the washing machine’s lifetime. They are the same shock absorbers that are actually found on some high-end cars. Paired with four suspension springs above the drum in each corner of the machine, as opposed to the conventional two spring system, the noise and vibration is barely noticeable.
The ProfiEco Motor that drives the machine is so robust Miele guarantee them for a 5 year period. It is a maintenance free brushless permanent magnet motor which reduces motor energy consumption by an impressive 30% and again assists in the overall quietness and hard-wearing nature of the machine.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a premium washing machine which will ensure care for all types of fabrics, and load sizes, while continuing to run seamlessly for years as if it were the first wash cycle, look no further than the Miele W1 series, and in particular – the highly reputable WMG120.
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