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Miele Touchtronic Washing Machine W1113

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Expert Review

Miele Touchtronic Washing Machine W1113

Date Published: 7/23/08

The smallest and least expensive of Miele's premium front loaders, the W1113 washing machine is a dream machine for those whose priorities are quality, durability, space savings and cleaning power. You can find plenty of larger machines than this, but you will be hard pressed to find a machine that is better designed.

We recommend the Miele W1113 only for those who don't usually need a large quantity of laundry cleaned. With a capacity of just 1.73 cubic feet, this model is appropriate for the needs of 1-2 people or perhaps a larger family's weekend home. If space is not an issue for you, we suggest you shop for a larger model.

If the W1113's small capacity doesn't bother you and you're interested in keeping the price down, while purchasing the maximum in quality, this model is probably the machine for you. Its design, quality and features are outstanding.

Miele's W1113 keeps laundry matters fairly simple. All you need to do is select the type of load you're washing and this front loader does the rest. Proper temperature, water level and spin speed are set for you. If you wish to make a change to customize your load, a simply touch of a button handles it quickly and easily.

The cleaning power and efficiency of this model are both highly rated. Annual energy usage is estimated at just 113 kWh. Cleaning is outstanding, largely due to the onboard water heater than ensures laundry is always washed at the ideal temperature.

The large variety of cycles on the W1113 makes it possible to provide optimal care for all your laundry needs. A 2-hour soak and pre-wash cycle is particularly useful for heavily soiled items and stain removal.

This front loader is versatile enough to use side-by-side, stacked, built-in or on a pedestal. A high quality, durable machine, we recommend the compact Miele W1113 for use in small spaces where capacity is not a major concern.


Pros: Durable, stable, efficient and performance-oriented front-loader designed for compact spaces
Cons: Small capacity of 1.73 cubic feet



Warranty
1 year, parts and labor; 2 years, parts and labor if installed by an authorized installer



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Product Specs

Amperage
15 amps
Depth
21-1/2 in.
Height
34-1/8 in.
Width
23-1/2 in.
Tub capacity
1.9 cu. ft.
Number of cycles
10
Number of speeds
7
Number of temperature selections
7
Bleach dispenser
no
Pre-wash/auto soak cycle
yes
Voltage
208/240 volts








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