I'm not a Miele aficionado but you still can buy a 240v model.

Another Little Giant washer owner here. You'll very likely need a different 240V receptacle installed for the Little Giant, as your old Miele probably doesn't have a round L6-30 plug. You may very well also need a new cable run for the circuit, unless the electrician future-proofed you by running 30 amp cable.

Interesting - thanks for your responses. I have the 1213 from about 2004 or 2005. Still going. What I noticed is that the 1213's capacity is 2.5 cu. ft., and the "Little Giant" capacity is 2.08 cu. ft. So the Little Giant is even smaller than older models?

The Little Giant is larger than 2.08. That sounds like the 30xx series. I have the 3033 and it is 2.0-something. The Little Giant is deeper than the 30xx series, other dimensions are the same. I have the 1918 and it is sized like the 30xx. The Little Giant can take king sized quilts and pads. The 30xx can only do the sheets.

I got the 2.08 cu. ft. number directly from the Mieleusa website's Product Details tab for the "PW 6068 Plus EL LP"

https://www.mieleusa.com/domestic/professional-washing-machines-3051.htm?mat=10247490&name=PW_6068_Plus_EL_LP

2.5 sounds too large for the W1213.

the weight capacity they post is correct iirc, at 6.5 kilos (15 lbs). My w3033 capacity is 5 kilos I think (11lbs).

the depth of the little giant is 28.5" and the depth of the w3048 and my 3033 is 22.5"

Cannot recommend the Little Giant washer enough. Besides maybe really thick King sized blankets, this washer will tackle anything! I wash CA King sheets with 4 pillowcases and there is room to spare!

The options, programs and customization on The Little Giant washer and condenser dryer is out of this world amazing! BEST appliance I have ever had (2nd being my Miele SpeedOven)!!!!

I can’t go to Chicago and pick up another w1918 & T1515!!!!!!!!! It’s pretty cheep. It’s on eBay. :((( Lol

hummmm, I wonder if the set in Chicago is still on eBay....

Your gonna do it arnt ya....LOL

Your thinking....hard

Weighing your options

Go for it enduring!!!

LOL, not yet.

I heard in the 1st QTR of 2018 Miele USA will be offering 2 to 3 new washers & 1 or 2 condenser dryers. Both units will operate on 220 volt only. They will probably come from Miele's previous year line up (mid level). The washers will offer twin dos and power wash options.

All 240V, I wish!

Minimalist183 - I believe that U.S. homes don't have 220V circuits. Did you mean 240V?

most US homes have a limited number of 220-240v anything. i would think that is limited to a range, electric dryer and central AC. The electrical panel might not be 200 amp to allow expansion - and then you would have to run a new wire to a 220 v washer.

the reason that you dont see 220 washers is that it is a VERY small part of the buying public and isnt worth the mfg effort to produce them just for the US market

Couldn’t they just provide an adapter for the washer & dryer to share the singular dryer outlet—like they did in the past? I imagine the modern heat-pump dryer would use much less energy than a traditional condenser. And, really they are not likely to invest in the condenser models any more—old tech now, it will be HP, from here on out. This minimizes production lines. Therefore, the washer could have a stronger heating element (closer in wattage to the pro models)—this could result in faster wash times.

Though the washer & dryer ratio of power usage would shift more towards the washer and become proprietary relative to standard 240V washers or dryers using all 30Amps, as long as the adapter was used, it’d be fine. Also, plugging either of them in to a dryer plug would be fine too as neither would use more than 240V/30A, so there would be no problem of over loading.

Finally, most construction that provisions for a washer/dryer area have a 240V/30A outlet. In fact, this will only increase as we move toward more electrification, agnostic of generation. My city wants to outlaw gas installation in new homes—to reduce CO2 emissions. I only see this moving in this direction, not the opposite, for sure. Most people buy in pairs—especially at this price. Also, this would more align with Miele’s global operations—which are mainly 240V (so sad we aren’t). They can easily swap-out heater coils (just commodity parts) for different markets instead of redesigning their entire machines for NA. So, in conclusion, it would make perfect sense to bring over only 240V washers.

i don't disagree with the 240v argument. Bad news that isn't standard in the USA.

the other consideration is that European mfgs are not only 240v but 50hz. The equipment is built around that - pumps, motors as well as the software that monitors that. It is more than just switching out some electrical components

I believe the new Miele washers and dryers will operate on 220/240 volt (like their older w19 series washers and t15 series driers. I don’t believe they will offer a 120 volt model again.

Bosch has always offered only a 220/240 washer & dryer since 1996. Over the years Bosch has expanded their 220/240 washer / dryers offering ie. (good, better, best). I think Miele will take that same approach.

Hi there, in my hast, I purchased a Miele W716 washing machine not realizing that it was so heavy. Does anybody know if it's worth trying to wrestle it in, install a 240V outlet etc?

peg - do you have a link for it? where did you get it from