Miele Washing Machine Dryers – 8kg Wash & 5kg Dry WT1 Models
Miele washer dryers combine washing and drying in one premium laundry appliance, making them ideal where space for separate machines is limited. Shop Miele WT1 washer dryers with 8kg washing and 5kg drying capacities, with selected models featuring TwinDos automatic detergent dispensing, PowerWash, SteamCare, PerfectCare, CapDosing, ThermoSpin and Miele@home connectivity.
Why choose a Miele washer dryer?
Miele washer dryers combine the functions of a washing machine and tumble dryer within a single front-loading appliance.
This makes a Miele WT1 particularly useful in apartments, kitchens and utility spaces where fitting separate washing and drying appliances is impractical.
Current Miele washer dryers available from Appliance Superstore provide an 8kg washing capacity and 5kg drying capacity.
Laundry can be washed and dried continuously without manually transferring the load between two appliances, provided the amount of laundry does not exceed the maximum drying capacity.
Depending on the model, Miele washer-dryer technology includes PerfectCare, CapDosing, Miele@home, PowerWash, TwinDos automatic detergent dispensing, SteamCare, ThermoSpin, AddLoad and the Miele Honeycomb Drum.
When comparing Miele washer dryers, consider the washing and drying capacities separately, maximum spin speed, detergent system and whether advanced features such as TwinDos, PowerWash and SteamCare are important to you.
Miele WT1 Washer Dryers
Miele uses the WT1 name for its premium washer-dryer range.
WT1 appliances are designed to provide both washing and drying within one machine while retaining many of the fabric-care technologies found across Miele's dedicated laundry appliances.
The current Appliance Superstore range includes the Miele WTD165 WPM and premium WTR860 WPM.
Both provide 8kg washing and 5kg drying capacities, Miele's Honeycomb Drum, PerfectCare technology and Miele@home connectivity.
The key differences are found in their controls, spin speeds and premium washing features.
The WTD165 focuses on straightforward premium washing and drying with CapDosing and DirectSensor controls.
The WTR860 moves further up the range with PowerWash, TwinDos, SteamCare, a 1600rpm maximum spin and M Touch controls.
Miele WTD165 WPM Washer Dryer
The Miele WTD165 WPM is a strong choice for customers who want premium Miele washing and drying without requiring automatic TwinDos detergent dispensing.
It provides an 8kg washing capacity and 5kg drying capacity with a maximum spin speed of 1500rpm.
Key features include PerfectCare, CapDosing, Miele@home, AddLoad and Miele's Honeycomb Drum.
The machine also uses ThermoSpin to help reduce residual moisture before the drying phase begins.
DirectSensor controls provide straightforward programme selection, while Miele@home enables compatible connected functions including programme information and notifications.
Best suited to: customers wanting a premium 8/5kg Miele washer dryer without TwinDos or M Touch.
Miele WTR860 WPM Washer Dryer
The Miele WTR860 WPM sits further towards the premium end of the WT1 range.
Like the WTD165, it provides an 8kg washing capacity and 5kg drying capacity, but increases the maximum spin speed to 1600rpm and adds several advanced Miele technologies.
PowerWash provides efficient distribution of water and detergent through the laundry, while TwinDos automatically dispenses compatible liquid detergent during suitable programmes.
The WTR860 also includes SteamCare for refreshing suitable garments and reducing creasing.
Its M Touch interface provides touchscreen-style programme selection and access to a broader range of settings.
For customers looking for the most advanced Miele washer dryer within the current Appliance Superstore range, the WTR860 is the clear step up.
Best suited to: customers wanting TwinDos, PowerWash, SteamCare, M Touch and a 1600rpm maximum spin.
Miele WTD165 vs WTR860
| Feature | Miele WTD165 WPM | Miele WTR860 WPM |
|---|---|---|
| Washing Capacity | 8kg | 8kg |
| Drying Capacity | 5kg | 5kg |
| Maximum Spin | 1500rpm | 1600rpm |
| PerfectCare | Yes | Yes |
| CapDosing | Yes | Yes |
| Miele@home | Yes | Yes |
| PowerWash | No | Yes |
| TwinDos | No | Yes |
| SteamCare | No | Yes |
| Controls | DirectSensor | M Touch |
For straightforward premium washing and drying, the WTD165 provides the core WT1 experience at a lower specification.
Choose the WTR860 if automatic detergent dispensing, PowerWash, SteamCare, advanced touchscreen controls and the higher maximum spin speed are features you will regularly use.
8kg Wash & 5kg Dry Capacity
Both current Miele WT1 washer dryers provide an 8kg washing capacity and 5kg drying capacity.
The difference between the two capacities is important.
You can wash up to 8kg of suitable laundry in a full washing-only programme, but the maximum amount that can subsequently be dried in one full drying cycle is 5kg.
If you wash a load larger than 5kg and want to tumble dry all of it, some items will normally need to be removed before the drying cycle.
For continuous washing and drying without handling the laundry between phases, keep the load within the maximum 5kg drying capacity.
Continuous Washing & Drying
One of the main advantages of a Miele washer dryer is the ability to wash and dry a suitable load continuously.
Instead of transferring wet laundry into a separate tumble dryer, the appliance can progress from washing into drying automatically.
This can be particularly useful when starting laundry before leaving home or before going to bed.
Continuous wash-and-dry cycles must remain within the appliance's maximum drying capacity.
For the current WTD165 and WTR860 models, this means a maximum continuous load of 5kg.
What is Miele PerfectCare?
PerfectCare is Miele washer-dryer technology designed to provide careful textile treatment across both washing and drying.
It combines several technologies within the appliance to help manage laundry gently throughout the complete process.
Current WT1 models use PerfectCare alongside Miele's Honeycomb Drum and automatic fluff-rinsing system.
Because washing and drying take place inside the same drum, effective management of moisture, lint and textile movement is especially important within a combined appliance.
PerfectCare is available on both the current WTD165 and WTR860 washer dryers.
What is Miele ThermoSpin?
ThermoSpin is designed to reduce moisture within laundry before the main drying stage.
The appliance combines warm air with spinning to extract additional moisture from suitable textiles.
Reducing residual moisture before drying can help shorten the subsequent drying process and reduce the amount of energy required.
ThermoSpin is particularly relevant to washer dryers because drying takes place within the same appliance immediately after washing.
Both current Miele WT1 models use ThermoSpin technology.
What is Miele PowerWash?
The premium Miele WTR860 features PowerWash.
PowerWash is Miele washing technology designed to distribute water and detergent efficiently throughout the load.
It helps provide effective cleaning while making economical use of water and energy.
The WTR860 also includes a QuickPower programme that provides effective cleaning in approximately 49 minutes for a suitable smaller washing load.
PowerWash is not fitted to the WTD165, making it one of the main technology differences between the two current washer dryers.
Miele TwinDos Washer Dryer
The Miele WTR860 includes TwinDos automatic detergent dispensing.
TwinDos uses Miele UltraPhase detergent cartridges and automatically dispenses detergent during compatible washing programmes.
This removes the need to manually measure liquid detergent before each wash.
Miele states that precise automatic dosing can reduce detergent use compared with manual dosing.
The WTD165 does not include TwinDos, so customers who prefer conventional detergent dosing may find it the more straightforward option.
Miele CapDosing
Both current Miele washer dryers support CapDosing.
CapDosing uses individually portioned Miele capsules designed for specialist laundry and fabric-care requirements.
The capsule is inserted into the detergent drawer and the appliance dispenses its contents automatically during the appropriate stage of the wash programme.
Capsules are available for specialist detergents and fabric treatments.
CapDosing can be useful for textiles such as wool, delicates, sportswear and other garments requiring more specialised care.
Miele SteamCare Washer Dryer
The premium Miele WTR860 features SteamCare.
Steam can be used to refresh suitable garments, remove odours and help reduce creasing.
This can reduce the amount of ironing required for shirts, workwear and other suitable clothing.
SteamCare is particularly useful within a combined washer dryer because garments can move through washing, drying and fabric-care processes in the same appliance.
SteamCare is model-dependent and is not included on the WTD165.
Miele Honeycomb Drum
Miele WT1 washer dryers use the brand's Honeycomb Drum.
The structured drum surface is designed to help laundry move gently during washing and drying.
This supports fabric care by reducing unnecessary mechanical stress on clothing as it moves around the drum.
The Honeycomb Drum is used across Miele's premium laundry range and is included on both current Appliance Superstore washer dryers.
Automatic Rinse Out Fluff
Miele WT1 washer dryers include an automatic Rinse Out Fluff programme.
Drying naturally produces lint and fluff within the appliance.
Rather than requiring the same type of lint-filter maintenance found on a conventional tumble dryer, the WT1 can use water to rinse accumulated fluff from the system.
This helps prepare the appliance for the next washing programme and reduces the chance of fluff from one drying cycle affecting a subsequent wash.
Miele@home Smart Washer Dryers
Both current Miele washer dryers support Miele@home connectivity.
Compatible appliances can connect to the Miele app for supported functionality including programme information, status notifications and selected remote controls.
Features can include MobileStart, push notifications and software updates depending on the appliance and available services.
The WTR860 additionally combines smart connectivity with TwinDos, allowing compatible connected functions around detergent management.
Miele@home is optional for normal appliance operation.
Miele AddLoad
AddLoad allows an individual garment to be added or removed after a washing programme has started where operating conditions permit.
This is particularly handy when an item is discovered immediately after starting the washer dryer.
Instead of cancelling the complete programme, the appliance can pause and allow the door to be opened safely when temperature and water conditions permit.
AddLoad is available across current Miele WT1 models.
1500rpm vs 1600rpm Miele Washer Dryers
The Miele WTD165 has a maximum spin speed of 1500rpm, while the premium WTR860 can spin at up to 1600rpm.
A faster final spin can remove additional moisture from suitable laundry before the drying phase.
That can be particularly useful in a washer dryer because less residual moisture means less water needs to be removed during drying.
However, not every fabric or programme will use the appliance's maximum spin speed.
The higher spin speed is therefore useful, but it should be considered alongside technologies such as TwinDos, PowerWash and SteamCare rather than used as the only reason to choose between models.
Are Miele Washer Dryers Energy Efficient?
Washer-dryer energy labels distinguish between washing-only efficiency and the complete washing-and-drying cycle.
Current Miele WT1 models such as the WTD165 achieve an A energy rating for washing alone.
The complete washing-and-drying cycle carries a lower energy-efficiency classification because drying requires considerably more energy than washing by itself.
This distinction is important when comparing a washer dryer with a dedicated washing machine.
Customers who machine-dry most laundry and have sufficient space may find separate Miele washing and heat-pump drying appliances more efficient overall.
A washer dryer offers its main advantage through space saving and the convenience of combining two functions within one appliance.
Miele Washer Dryer or Separate Washing Machine & Tumble Dryer?
A Miele washer dryer is particularly useful where floor space is limited.
One appliance performs both jobs, eliminating the need for a second machine.
A separate Miele washing machine and tumble dryer normally provides greater capacity and flexibility.
Separate appliances allow one load to dry while another is being washed, and current Miele T1 heat-pump dryers provide larger 8kg or 9kg dedicated drying capacities.
A washer dryer is therefore generally the stronger choice for space efficiency.
Separate appliances are generally better where maximum laundry throughput and drying capacity are the priorities.
Miele Washer Dryer vs Washing Machine
Choose a Miele washer dryer if you need both machine washing and tumble drying but only have room for one appliance.
Choose a dedicated Miele Washing Machine if you primarily air-dry laundry or already have a separate tumble dryer.
A dedicated washing machine also offers a wider selection of capacities within the current Miele range, including 8kg, 9kg and 10kg models.
If drying will only be required occasionally, a washer dryer can still provide a useful backup without requiring permanent space for a second machine.
Miele Washer Dryer vs Heat Pump Dryer
A Miele washer dryer and Miele heat-pump tumble dryer perform different roles.
A washer dryer combines washing and condenser drying within one cabinet.
A Miele Tumble Dryer is a dedicated drying appliance using heat-pump technology.
A separate heat-pump dryer provides greater dedicated drying capacity and allows washing and drying to happen simultaneously when paired with a washing machine.
A WT1 washer dryer prioritises space saving and 2-in-1 convenience instead.
Choosing the Right Miele Washer Dryer
The current choice is refreshingly manageable.
Choose the Miele WTD165 WPM if you want an 8kg/5kg premium washer dryer with PerfectCare, CapDosing, Miele@home and straightforward DirectSensor controls.
Choose the Miele WTR860 WPM if you want the more advanced specification with TwinDos automatic detergent dispensing, PowerWash, SteamCare, M Touch and a 1600rpm maximum spin speed.
Both provide the same headline 8kg washing and 5kg drying capacities.
The decision therefore comes down primarily to how much value you place on the WTR860's additional automation, fabric-care features and premium controls.
Miele Washer Dryer FAQs
Are Miele washer dryers good?
Yes. Miele WT1 washer dryers combine washing and drying within one premium appliance and include fabric-care technologies such as PerfectCare and the Honeycomb Drum.
They are particularly suitable where space for separate washing and drying appliances is limited.
What capacity are Miele washer dryers?
The current Appliance Superstore models provide 8kg washing capacity and 5kg drying capacity.
The lower drying capacity is normal for a combined washer dryer.
Can a Miele washer dryer wash and dry automatically?
Yes. A suitable load can be washed and dried continuously without being removed between cycles.
For the current models, a continuous wash-and-dry load must remain within the 5kg maximum drying capacity.
What is Miele WT1?
WT1 is Miele's washer-dryer range.
These appliances combine front-loading washing and condenser drying within one machine.
What is the difference between the Miele WTD165 and WTR860?
Both provide 8kg washing and 5kg drying capacities.
The WTD165 has a 1500rpm maximum spin with PerfectCare, CapDosing and Miele@home.
The WTR860 increases the maximum spin to 1600rpm and adds PowerWash, TwinDos, SteamCare and M Touch controls.
Does the Miele WTD165 have TwinDos?
No. The WTD165 uses conventional detergent dispensing and supports Miele CapDosing.
Choose the WTR860 if TwinDos automatic detergent dispensing is important to you.
Which Miele washer dryer has TwinDos?
The current Miele WTR860 WPM includes TwinDos automatic detergent dispensing.
It also includes PowerWash, SteamCare, M Touch and Miele@home.
Do Miele washer dryers have Wi-Fi?
Both current Appliance Superstore Miele washer dryers support Miele@home connectivity.
Compatible functions include appliance status information, notifications and selected remote controls.
What is Miele ThermoSpin?
ThermoSpin combines spinning and warm air to reduce moisture before the main drying stage.
This can reduce the amount of work required during drying.
Do Miele washer dryers use heat-pump drying?
No. The current Miele WT1 washer dryers should not be confused with Miele T1 heat-pump tumble dryers.
They use an integrated condenser drying system within the combined washer-dryer appliance.
Is an 8kg/5kg washer dryer enough for a family?
An 8kg washing capacity can suit many small and medium-sized households.
The important limitation is the 5kg drying capacity, so larger full wash loads cannot all be dried continuously in one cycle.
Families that machine-dry large amounts of laundry may benefit more from separate washing and drying appliances.
Can I just use a Miele washer dryer as a washing machine?
Yes. A Miele washer dryer can be used for washing-only programmes without using the drying function.
Current models provide an 8kg maximum washing capacity when used this way.
Can I just use the drying function?
Yes. Suitable laundry can be dried independently without running a wash programme first.
The maximum drying capacity for the current WT1 models is 5kg.
Should I buy a washer dryer or separate Miele machines?
Choose a washer dryer when space is the main constraint and you want washing and drying in one appliance.
Choose separate machines where you have sufficient room and value larger drying capacities, heat-pump efficiency and the ability to wash and dry different loads simultaneously.
