Luxury Home: Beautiful Laundrette
March 1, 2008
Outfitted with its own version of cruise control, which Miele refers to as its MasterCare wash program, the Honeycomb Care super-capacity laundry collection rivals the ease of a luxury SUV. Not surprisingly, the machines, which are priced around $3,200 for the set, were engineered in Germany to cater to the American penchant for large appliances and can accommodate loads as large as 17.5 pounds.
Its namesake beehive-shaped steel drums are said to help clothes last up to four times longer due to a patented design that reduced the size and number of drain holes. As for use, Miele spokesperson Lori Dolnick says, "We’ve stripped away the guesswork. Indicate the type of clothing you’re washing. Push a button and start." The system sets water level, temperature and time. Likewise, the dryer’s Touchtronic microprocessor monitors the drying process for materials as diverse as cotton and cashmere. However, the machines’ custom settings allow more meticulous launderers to stay in charge.
The best part, adds Dolnick, a devoted user, is "I find I’m not replacing my golf shirts as much as I used to."
Miele, 800.843.7231, www.miele.com
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