I can't comment on reliability because my Miele DGC 6805 is only a few weeks old. Wolf steam combi oven, as far as I understand, is made by V-Zug. Basically what ticked me over choosing Miele over Zug and other alternatives here is the option of grill/broiler element and ability to use steam with grill element at the same time. Gag has a model that that do this, but it is not using steam injection method like Miele and Zug and costs probably twice as much.

TY Chanop. It is the broiler feature that is drawing me as well. I am even more impressed now that you mentioned it can use steam with the grill. My one concern is service in the event of a need for repair. I read a comment on another site that was very negative about this for her Miele. However, it is the only negative I have seen anywhere on either product.

You could (should) call both Miele and Wolf customer service and ask them for the nearest service technician to you. Then call him / her and get as much information as possible, whether or not they are familiar with the products, whether they are willing to drive to where you live (depending on how far from a major area you are), etc...

A man-made product is bound to have issues at some point, even small things. The difference between a small inconvenience and a major downtime comes down to service in your particular area.

Good luck,

Patrick

Definitely do your homework on service companies. Miele does factory service in most parts of the country. Make sure they cover you.

As for reliability, both units are relatively new to the market. The miele unit has been on the market in one form or another for 2-3 years. The wolf is about the same. We sell a lot of both and don't see many issues at all on them.

TY so much Patrick and Joe. I will definitely follow through on both of your suggestions.