The Gadget Show reviews the Miele G5720 SC Dishwasher

The Gadget Show has reviewed and compared three dishwashers, with Jon Bentley being ably assisted by multi award winning French chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli to put the appliances through their paces.

Among the line-up was the Miele G5720 SC Dishwasher which, when the cycles had run and the last drops of water dried, came out on top scoring four out of five Gadget Show Gs.

To see exactly what was involved in the test watch the video here and if you want to review the G5720 SC you can do so on The Gadget Show website.

MJT at Overclockers opts for Miele

On the Overclockers forum Mr Paul has asked for advice on the best provider of fitted kitchens. Although there has been a wide and varied response, MJT recommends Miele,

“Miele fitted kitchens are very solid and last forever, as do the appliances.

Ours is 20 years old this year and only the dishwasher and oven have been replaced, and that was last year. All the units are in perfect condition and nothing has broken.”

The discussion on the thread is a healthy one, so if you’re interested in seeing what else was being said click through.

Ten Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Washing Machines

The washing machine is an essential device in millions of households around the world, but most of us know relatively little about how it works. If you fall into this category, then these 10 facts about washing machines may well prove to be surprising.

1. The washing machine is the second largest consumer of water in a house, behind the WC, which takes first place, accounting for a quarter of all domestic water usage.

2. The average drum size for washing machines is 6KG, but reports suggest that most people actually under fill or over fill their machines by up to a kilogram, which means that the machine is not able to operate at maximum efficiency. Miele washing machines, even at half load, can achieve Energy Efficiency A and 20% efficiency with a full load.

3. In Europe, front-loading washing machines account for about 90 per cent of the total market, with top-loading machines being bought by just 10 per cent of consumers. This is at odds with statistics gathered in the US, where 65 per cent of people choose top-loaders, while the remaining 35 per cent prefer front-loading machines.

4. In 2009, L’Ossovatore Romano, the newspaper of the Vatican, announced that the washing machine had more to do with women’s liberation than the birth control pill or their right to work. A University of Montreal study agreed, pointing out that home appliance, including the washing machine, freed women’s time, enabling them to enter the workforce.

5. Average households run around 274 washing cycles in their machines each year and the lifespan of a standard washing machine can be 10 years or more. Higher quality machines have been known to survive for several decades. To ensure that their machines are of the highest quality, Miele put their machines through high-endurance tests to replicate the following usage; 5 washes per week for 20 years, opening and closing the door everyday for 164 years, spinning a bathmat continuously for 25 days and switch tests to ensure that the buttons work as new after 20 years.

6. Consumers are most likely to choose a washing machine that offers a spin speed of 1000rpm. This means that over the average lifetime of a machine, it will spin well over two hundred million times.

7. Although a 1200rpm and a 1400rpm washing machine may differ in price and performance on paper, tests have shown that for drying clothes, the residual dampness levels are only improved by three per cent if you opt for the fastest spin cycle. The greatest difference in performance is observable between an 800rpm and a 1000rpm machine, with a 10 per cent improvement seen when using the faster spin cycle. Miele washing machines can spin at up to 1800rpm, which saves drying time and energy when tumble drying.

8. 96 per cent of households have washing machines whilst fewer than 60 per cent have tumble dryers. Dishwashers are even less common, with less than 40 per cent of people having a machine to do the washing up for them.

9. An average load of washing will be made up of 16 different items of clothing. Some Miele washing machines are cleverly able to work out the weight load so that it can inform users on how much detergent is needed.

10. The first recognised washing machine, designed for small-scale domestic use, was invented in the nineteenth century by an American for his busy wife as a birthday present. However, it was not until 1908 that a washing machine powered by electricity was developed.

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Mumsnet on Miele appliances

On the good housekeeping section of Mumsnet, ErnestTheBavarian needs to start her kitchen from scratch appliance wise,

“Need brand new everything. If Miele is the best washing machine, what’s the best oven, hob, tumble-dryer, dishwasher – what features do I look out for, what do I avoid…”

Posted only yesterday, the thread has already generated 34 responses all eager to offer advice. MrsJohnDeere and whomovedmychocolate are both advocates for the Miele dishwasher, with the latter stating,

“I have a Miele dishwasher – It is truly a thing of beauty – three racks! Wonderful!”

But when it comes to ovens amidaiwish isn’t taken with Miele, but does suggest the plate warming drawer is “fantastic”. How do you feel about Miele ovens? Agree with MrsJohnDeere and whomovedmychocolate when it comes to Miele dishwashers? Visit the Mumsnet thread to add your thoughts or leave us a comment below.

In search of dishwasher advice?

Confused and in search of dishwasher advice is the state in which Coolusee finds themselves, and therefore has turned to the UK Whitegoods community for help.

The specifications, amongst other features they’re looking for, includes energy efficient, low water consumption and a programme for cleaning larger pots and pans. Moderator Penguin45 informs Coolusee that colleague Don is the person most likely to be able to help out.

And Don doesn’t disappoint, offering solid advice and answering a question on how different brands compare without bias. His assessment of Miele,

“Miele are well known for producing about the best quality appliances out there, service information is restricted to their own engineers and the price of parts is high.”

He also provides a useful link to how all the brands line up, which if you’re looking for a new appliance is certainly worth a look. You can find it all on the UK Whitegoods thread here.