There are a number of threads that compare Miele and Wolf combi oven. Have a look some info in this Miele combi steam oven owner's thread for comparison on Wolf and Miele for example.

In short, get a plumbed Miele M-Touch, and you should be happy.

Hi Chanop,

Thank you for the feedback. The two options I was given (I'm in Canada) for the Miele Steam Oven was 24" in either the Contour or PureLine. Neither can be plumbed in.

Initially I was going with the Wolf mainly due to capacity. When Miele came out with their XL line - they became a contender. I ended up choosing the Miele and am very happy with my choice. With the Miele you are able to set the % moisture which I find very straight forward unlike the Wolf that has various modes of combining steam with the oven. Both ovens can be used as a conventional convection oven as well as all steam and combination modes. I am not sure if the Wolf does non-convection baking which the Miele can, and I find this very useful.The Miele also has a broiler function which the Wolf does not which I use extensively. The Wolf is slightly larger but all of my baking dishes fit into the Miele. Only pan I have found that does not fit is a 1/2 sheet pan. I use the oven daily and often multiple times a days. It is very intuitive to use. The Miele has plumbed and non-plumbed models. I went with the non-plumb as I was almost to drywall when the plumbed version was announced. This has not been an issue for me as I have a sink 2 steps away. There are several threads out there discussing the two. I would suggest finding a dealer or better yet a design center to do your own hands on comparison. They are both excellent machines.

Hi Kimg1114,

The appliances salesperson I spoke to told me that the Wolf and Miele had the exact same options and features. His comments to me were that the Wolf Steam oven was easier to use over the Miele as well the access to the water tank was less fussy than the Miele's Several years ago this same salesperson sold me my cooktop, oven and dishwasher which are Miele and I've been very happy with them.

I had actually gone in the other day to purchase the Miele warming drawer and my salesperson told me I shouldn't waste my money on one and to look at the steam oven instead.

I would totally agree with going with a combi steam over a warming drawer - it is an extremely versatile oven that can easily be used to keep food warm. I believe the water tanks in both are located at the top under a panel that raises and lowers. Miele has a condensate container and the oven does a rinse (optional) at the end of each cycle that uses steam. I do not think Wolf operates the same. Not sure I would agree about the Wolf being easier to operate - Wolf has various modes that you select (humid, humid plus, etc) that do not tell you how much steam is being injected. With the Miele you set the % of moisture so you have total control. It would take me a while to figure out which Wolf mode is best for what I am preparing. Wolf does not have a broiler - that is pretty easy to identify by looking at the interiors. Miele also allows you to inject bursts of steam during other cooking modes - not sure the Wolf has that feature. We find this useful in reheating some foods that need a touch a moisture at the beginning but would not do well using the reheat mode where moisture is added during the entire cycle. As Chanop mentions above - lots of threads discussing these two. There is current thread on baking bread in CSO that you may find useful.

Thank you for the additional information. Both you and Chanop have given me things to think about and consider. I have also been reading the various threads on Steam Ovens. Re the warming drawer my salesperson told me he sells them to people who use them to warm towels for when they come out of the hot tub.

According to the other thread, Wolf's behavior is not a expected. For example, the steam level is not maintained or user configurable. They are not same product. Go with Miele.

Thanks Eshmh. Yes, I just read that. I'm leaning towards the Miele. I'm hoping that Miele will once again offer the "free" ten year warranty promo before the price increase is implemented.

Considering the Canadian high price, free ten year warranty is a must. :-) I had it on my oven and dishwasher. For the first half of a year, Miele run the perfect 10 promo around May last year.

price increase, Corum? When's that coming?

Yes, ten year warranty is certainly nice. I have purchased all three Miele appliances I currently have that way.

My salesperson doesn't know exactly when but told me expect a Miele price increase. I'm hoping that the ten year warranty promo will be before the price increase. What I've done is put a oven on "order" with a delivery date several months away. This will allow me to lock into the current price.