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The BEST Washer&Dryer IN THE WORLD?! Miele 2in1 Combo, WTR 870 WPM, REVIEW

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Product Review

Product reviewed

  • Miele WTR 870 WPM “washer & dryer 2-in-1” (top-of-the-line)
  • Labeled on the machine as WT = wash & tumble dryer
  • Uses Miele’s TwinDos system and includes features such as:
    • PowerWash
    • Steam care
    • M touch (touch-only interface)

Key features mentioned

Capacity (8 kg / 5–6 kg class)

  • About 8 kg washing
  • About 5–6 kg drying
  • A larger model exists (9 kg wash / 6 kg dry), but this unit was chosen due to depth constraints (~10 cm shallower).

TwinDos + PowerWash

  • Two pumps at the bottom:
    • One for PowerWash
    • One for the regular wash
  • TwinDos uses:
    • Cartridges/bottles (Miele brand), or
    • Refillable empty bottles with dosing holes
  • Supports capsule/single-use dosing as an option (via compatible capsules)

Steam care

  • Includes dedicated steam functionality.
  • Reviewer note: to run steam “as a cycle,” it’s accessed via the drying portion, not the washing portion.

Quick Power Wash

  • Extra water pumping from inside/on top of clothes to help detergent work faster.

M touch interface

  • Completely touch UI with no physical buttons
  • Reviewer notes it may be an advantage or disadvantage depending on preference.

Very large program set

  • Separate wash programs, dry programs, and wash+dry combination programs.
  • Examples mentioned:
    • Eco 40/60
    • wrinkle-free
    • delicates
    • dress shirts
    • woolens
    • denims
    • outdoor proofing
    • express 20
    • sportswear
    • dark garments
    • sneakers/trainers
    • silks
    • down items
    • pillows
    • sanitize
    • first wash/drain/spin
    • starch
    • cold air / warm air
    • etc.

Wash/Dry Assistant (guided logic for newbies)

  • Asks what items you’re washing/drying, then guides you through:
    • proof/reactivate waterproofing (water resistance)
    • soothe/dry modes (soothe dry vs damp)
    • item selection that avoids contradictory mixes (e.g., underwear may conflict with wool/silk)
    • color group (white/light vs colored/dark)
    • sensitivity level (gentle/roughness)
    • soil level (light/normal/heavy)
    • desired end state (ironing vs closet-ready)
  • Provides a summary before starting.

Remote control via Miele app (“Mobile Start”)

  • Lets you add laundry instructions and remotely start/stop or set programs.
  • Reviewer reports some app hiccups, such as:
    • cartridge status prompts
    • “bugging out” / not saving visibility immediately

Load-dependent steam / “Soft Steam”

  • Soft Steam requires reduced load (example given): max 4 kg to achieve results because steam needs space.

Maintenance programs (including lint clearing)

  • Maintenance items include:
    • Clean windows
    • Clean machine
    • Rinse outlet / rinse out lint
  • Reviewer claim: this model tackles a common 2-in-1 combo problem (lint failure/clogging).
    • Lint isn’t collected in an internal lint compartment.
    • Instead, it stays on an outside area.
  • After drying, user runs “rinse out lint”:
    • takes about 8–9 minutes (later also described as ~9 minutes)
    • cleans effectively (reviewer calls it “magic”)
    • doesn’t use excessive water
    • reviewer says they can visually see lint leaving via the drain pipe.

User experience (what stood out)

Quiet operation

  • Described as extremely quiet, including during drying/spin.
  • Claimed to be several times quieter than an AEG heat-pump dryer.
  • Reviewer suggests a metallic tub (instead of plastic in cheaper units) contributes to sturdiness and quietness.

Speed / program length

  • Eco 40/60 wash+dry: about 5 hours (vs ~9 hours on their previous machine)
  • Quick power wash and dry: about 2 hours 12 minutes
  • “Wellness” program referenced around ~42 minutes (as an example)

Convenience

  • End-of-cycle handling: the machine keeps tumbling to prevent creases until the user unlocks/presses start-stop to access clothes.

App usability

  • Generally navigable, but reviewer reports minor friction:
    • prompts about empty reservoirs
    • needing to adjust dosing levels
    • status/save behavior not always showing immediately

Pros (explicitly praised)

  • Very quiet
  • Efficient and fast drying and wash+dry times (longest program ~5h)
  • Strong maintenance approach, especially lint clearing automation
  • Wide range of programs
  • Wash/Dry Assistant helps less experienced users
  • Steam care + Soft Steam for reducing wrinkles (with load guidance)

Cons / limitations mentioned

  • High price
    • MSRP €2,750
      • extended 10-year warranty ~€350 (country-dependent)
    • Total roughly €3,000
    • Larger model adds another €300–€400
  • Touch-only UI could be a disadvantage for some users
  • Some programs require load reduction, e.g., Soft Steam max ~4 kg even though washing capacity is ~8 kg
  • App may be finicky/buggy, including cartridge prompts and display/save quirks

Comparisons made

Versus other brands’ 2-in-1 combos (LG/GE/Samsung, etc.)

  • Reviewer claims those often have higher failure rates due to lint buildup requiring frequent manual cleaning.
  • Miele approach is presented as better because lint is handled differently and cleaned via a maintenance cycle.

Versus the reviewer’s prior AEG heat pump machine

  • Miele is said to be quieter
  • Miele is said to be faster (e.g., 5h vs ~9–10h long programs)

Heat pump vs condenser clarification

  • Reviewer initially thought it was heat-pump due to low impressions of power/water use.
  • They correct that it’s actually a condenser.
  • Reviewer still praises Miele for combining advantages:
    • condenser can be faster
    • while maintaining low power consumption

Ratings / numbers mentioned (no formal score)

  • Price: €2,750 MSRP + warranty ~€350 → about €3,000
  • Larger model: + €300–€400
  • Capacity: ~8 kg wash / ~5–6 kg dry
  • Spin speed: up to 1,600 RPM
  • Lint rinse cycle: ~8 minutes (also stated later as ~9 minutes)
  • Program durations:
    • Longest wash+dry (Eco 40/60): ~5 hours
    • Quick power wash+dry: ~2h 12m
    • “Wellness”: ~42 minutes
  • Soft Steam guidance: max ~4 kg

Overall verdict / recommendation

Strong buy if you can justify the price. The reviewer frames the Miele WTR 870 WPM as a top-tier 2-in-1 with excellent quietness, faster-than-typical 2-in-1 heat-pump solutions, and—most notably—better maintenance/lint handling than many competitors.

Main drawbacks highlighted: high cost, plus some user/program constraints (touch UI preference, load limits for steam) and minor app quirks.

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