Miele has always been a distinguished brand and so are its models that are unique and appealing with a long list of features. The washing machine models of this brand gives gentle laundry care with its steam care technology. The drum is also unique with the honeycomb style. This review talks more on Miele W5000 WPS Supertronic Front loading Washing Machine which gives an insight of the product.
Highlights:
- This model is been equipped with the unique a Steam Care system that works with the constant steam production. This is a technique which helps to reduce the creases and makes ironing easy.
- There is a special AutoDos dispensing unit which is embedded for the liquid or powder detergent. This dispenser dispenses the right amount of detergent and hence it saves when compared to the manual dispensing.
- The drum style with in the honeycomb design which has a slightly sculptured surface. It creates a thin film of water or air that acts as a cushion to protect the laundry.
- The spin speed is a deciding factor for the efficiency of the machine performance. When the spin level is higher the less will be the residual moisture in the fabrics. The spin level can get up to 1600rpm from 400rpm.
Design Overview:
To be called as a freestanding and front loading appliance Miele W5000 WPS Supertronic Grade ‘A+++’ Rated Washing Machine is designed for the domestic use with the load capacity of 8kg. The housing is white in colour and it has the drum with honeycomb style. The dimension of this freestanding appliance is 615mm in depth, 595mm in width and the height of it is 850mm which can be adjusted up to 8mm. The net weight of this appliance is 97kg.
Controls and Programmes:
The control panel has an angled finish which consists of few touch buttons that make the functions. The full text LCD helps to set the programme and follow the level of the set programmes. It does consist of many user programmes, the programme indicators and also the hygiene reminder. The available programmes of this model are Shirts, dark garments, sportswear, curtains, hygiene, pillows, wash for new garments, proofing, cottons, delicates, denim, hand wash/woollens, express 20, minimum iron, trainers, soft toys, Starch, separate rinse, separate drain and spin, automatic plus. These are the wash programmes which handles different type of load in the right manner.
Safety Features:
Waterproof system (WPS) is an enhanced feature which protects the appliance from the damage caused due to water. In case of water leakage it gives an indicator to check drain/inlet connection. Miele W5000 WPS Supertronic 8kg Capacity Washing Machine comes with the automatic safety door lock in order to prevent unauthorised opening. Fault diagnosis programme, Emergency door release, Easy access manual drain and Water inlet filter are available in this model. It in-operation lock and the system lock with access code are few other features.
Performance and Efficiency:
The consumption of water and energy makes it conservative and it gives a grade ‘A+++’. The energy consumption is 182 kW per annum while the water consumption is 11800 litres per annum. The functioning of the machine is for the minimum of 20 minutes and the standard programme duration is 179 minutes. Both the wash and the spin efficiency is been rated as grade ‘A’ which is impressive.
Guarantee:
Like most other models of this brand the guarantee for the period of 2 years is been offered by the manufacturer and it covers both the labour and the parts.
Miele W5000 WPS Specs
Manufacturer | Miele |
Model Name | W5000 WPS Supertronic Washing Machine |
Load Type | Front loading |
Colour | Lotus White |
Tub | Honey comb design |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 85 × 59.5 x 61.5 cm |
Adjustable height | 8mm |
Weight | 97 Kg |
Volume Capacity | 8.0 Kg |
Programmable options | Steam smoothing, choice of language, water plus system, gentle action, keypad tones, energy saving stand by mode, clock, anti-crease on/off, brightness/contrast, lock code, memory, suds cooling, temperature display |
Spin speed | 400 rpm – 1600 rpm |
Water Levels | Automatic |
Washing Method | Drum |
Digital display | Yes |
Intensive wash option | Yes |
Anti-Flooding device | Yes |
Safety features | Waterproof system Check drain/inlet indicators Automatic safety door lock Fault diagnosis programme Emergency door release Easy access manual drain Water inlet filter In-operation lock System lock with access code |
Energy Consumption | 182 Kw per annum |
Water Consumption | 11880 litres per annum |
Energy Efficiency | A+++ |
Wash Efficiency | A |
Spin Drying Efficiency | A |
Guarantee | 2 years on parts and labour |