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Maybe a silly question, but does Miele require a specific kind of cleaning powder or packet, or does it have an option to tell it what kind of cleaning powder y

Maybe a silly question, but does Miele require a specific kind of cleaning powder or packet, or does it have an option to tell it what kind of cleaning powder you're using? My dishwasher you just dump any boxed powder in and I can use any brand I want. I'm assuming that for a machine this expensive and geared at long-term usage Miele would have the same capabilities, and it's not like a Keurig thing where the user is forced to use individual pods. But if that's the case then I'm not sure how this would work unless the user enters a config setting or something for what soap they're commonly using. Water hardness the washer could measure itself, I guess. Edit: another commenter below (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30147979 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30147979) links to the manual (https://www.mieleusa.com/pmedia/ZGA/TX2070/10546880-000-01_10546880-01.pdf https://www.mieleusa.com/pmedia/ZGA/TX2070/10546880-000-01_1...), which answers most of these questions.

simplyaccont 5y ago
it's manual for older miele. in new one you can either use standard detergent (pod, liquid, powder) or you can insert special 400g disc of powder and it was be auto-dispensed
buro9 5y ago
> does Miele require a specific kind of cleaning powder or packet No. But they do have an auto-dosing capability on some models that take a disk and dispense the right amount of powder for the given wash. Which? reviewed this and concluded it's a gimmick: https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/09/is-this-miele-dishwasher-feature-just-an-expensive-gimmick/ https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/09/is-this-miele-dishwashe... . I agree with this verdict. The washing machine auto-dosing though... that isn't as bad, being more cost-efficient overall. My take on it all: Miele dishwashers are so-so... their washing machines and fridges excellent, the ovens above average, the hobs exceptional, the hoods well made but over-priced.
- simplyaccont 5y ago
  Entire dishwasher it's a gimmick. you can wash dishes yourself. or you can use dishwasher in order to save some time. same with auto-dosing - it's a convenience and it's really convenient. with regards to pricing: machine comes with 6 disks. You can refill them later with usual powder in a couple of minutes. Another gimmick that machine has, it's auto-opening at the end of the cycle in order to vent off steam. I had many different dishwashers over the years, but Miele one is so far the best I ever had

simplyaccont 5y ago

it's manual for older miele. in new one you can either use standard detergent (pod, liquid, powder) or you can insert special 400g disc of powder and it was be auto-dispensed

buro9 5y ago

> does Miele require a specific kind of cleaning powder or packet No. But they do have an auto-dosing capability on some models that take a disk and dispense the right amount of powder for the given wash. Which? reviewed this and concluded it's a gimmick: https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/09/is-this-miele-dishwasher-feature-just-an-expensive-gimmick/ https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/09/is-this-miele-dishwashe... . I agree with this verdict. The washing machine auto-dosing though... that isn't as bad, being more cost-efficient overall. My take on it all: Miele dishwashers are so-so... their washing machines and fridges excellent, the ovens above average, the hobs exceptional, the hoods well made but over-priced.

simplyaccont 5y ago
Entire dishwasher it's a gimmick. you can wash dishes yourself. or you can use dishwasher in order to save some time. same with auto-dosing - it's a convenience and it's really convenient. with regards to pricing: machine comes with 6 disks. You can refill them later with usual powder in a couple of minutes. Another gimmick that machine has, it's auto-opening at the end of the cycle in order to vent off steam. I had many different dishwashers over the years, but Miele one is so far the best I ever had