The Miele WEE385 WCS W1 is an 8 kg front‑loader washing machine in Lotus white with a 1400 rpm spin speed and A -40 % energy efficiency. It offers SteamCare to reduce ironing time and freshen clothes, QuickPowerWash for fast results, and convenient app control with Miele@home. The Honeycomb drum provides gentle laundry care, while features such as CapDosing, AutoClean detergent drawer and ProfiEco motor enhance performance and user convenience.

Key Features

8 kg W1 front‑loader for ample laundry capacity and flexible loading.
A -40 % energy efficiency – 40% more economical than the threshold value for energy efficiency class A.
SteamCare reduces ironing time by up to 50 % and freshens up clothes.
QuickPowerWash delivers fast, efficient washing results in just 49 minutes***.
Miele@home connectivity enables complete app control of the washing machine****.
Tested for longevity – tested for 20 years of perfect laundry care* during development.
Honeycomb drum provides gentle laundry care for fabrics.
Innovative PowerWash technology for powerful, efficient cleaning performance.
CapDosing portioned dispensing supports special laundry care.
1400 rpm max spin speed with spin efficiency class B and acoustic noise class A.
AutoClean detergent drawer for improved hygiene and convenience.
AddLoad function allows items to be added after the programme has started.
ProfiEco motor for efficient, powerful and economical operation.
Flexible installation – suitable for stacking, side‑by‑side, slot‑in and can be built-under.
Comprehensive safety features including Watercontrol-System, safety lock, PIN-Code and optical interface.

Technical Specifications

Product name	WEE385 WCS PWash&Steam&8kg
Product brand / range	W1 Chrome Edition front‑loader washing machine
EAN	4002516867463
Material number	12721040 (Old material number: 11EE3851GB)
Construction type	Suitable for stacking; side‑by‑side; slot‑in; can be built-under; door hinge right
Load capacity	8.0 kg
Max. spin speed	1400 rpm
Spin options	Rinse hold; without spin function available
Appliance colour	Lotus white
Control panel colour	Lotus white
Door design / colour	Chrome door; rotary selector Lotus White / Chrome ring
Control type & display	Rotary control with DirectSensor white, 7 segment display; straight facia
Energy efficiency class	A (40% more economical than the threshold value (52) for energy efficiency class A)
Weighted energy consumption	29 kWh per 100 operating cycles (wash cycle)
Weighted water consumption	48 l per cycle
Spin efficiency class	B
Acoustic noise emission class	A (spin cycle)
Sound emissions (spin)	68 dB(A) re 1 pW
ECO 40–60 duration	219 minutes at nominal capacity
Off mode power rating	0.40 W
Networked standby power	0.80 W
Low temperature wash	'Cold' and 20 °C
Automatic load control	Yes (automatic load control, flow meter, foam sensing)
Motor type	ProfiEco motor
Dimensions (W x H x D)	596 mm (width) x 850 mm (height) x 636 mm (depth)
Appliance depth with open door	1077 mm
Depth excluding door (for building-under)	600 mm
Weight	93 kg
Total rated load	2.10–2.40 kW
Voltage / frequency	220–240 V; 50 Hz
Fuse rating	13 A
Water inlet hose length	1.60 m
Water drain hose length	1.50 m
Supply lead length	2 m
Included accessories	3 Caps; voucher for Miele detergent

Programmes, Functions and Usage

Wash programmes

The appliance provides a wide range of wash programmes to suit different fabrics and soil levels:

QuickPowerWash
Cottons (coloureds)
Minimum iron
Delicates
Shirts
Woollens (hand-washable)
Express 20
Dark garments / Denim
Freshen up (steam)
Drain / Spin
ECO 40–60

Washing extras and options

Several extras can be selected to tailor each wash:

Short
Pre-wash
Water plus
Additional rinse cycle
Pre-ironing with steam
Buzzer

User convenience

Networking with Miele@home for app-based control****
Delay start up to 24 hours
Time left display
Programme sequence indicator
AutoClean detergent drawer
AddLoad function

Safety and protection

Water protection system: Watercontrol-System
Safety lock
PIN-Code
Optical interface

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the load capacity of the Miele WEE385 WCS washing machine?

The machine has a load capacity of 8.0 kg, making it suitable for larger laundry loads.

How energy efficient is this washing machine?

It is rated in energy efficiency class A and is 40% more economical than the threshold value (52) for energy efficiency class A, with a weighted energy consumption of 29 kWh per 100 operating cycles.

What spin speed and noise level can I expect?

The maximum spin speed is 1400 rpm. The spin efficiency class is B and the acoustic airborne noise emission class for the spin cycle is A, with sound emissions of 68 dB(A) re 1 pW.

What are the main wash programmes available?

Programmes include QuickPowerWash, Cottons (coloureds), Minimum iron, Delicates, Shirts, Woollens (hand-washable), Express 20, Dark garments / Denim, Freshen up (steam), Drain / Spin and ECO 40–60.

Does this washing machine support smart connectivity?

Yes, it supports networking with Miele@home, allowing complete app control of the washing machine. The range of functions can vary depending on the model and the country****.

What accessories are included with the appliance?

The appliance is supplied with 3 Caps and a voucher for Miele detergent.

* During the development phase of the W1 washing machine series, Miele tested models and core components in 5000 wash loads (= 5 wash loads per week for 50 weeks per year) in various programmes.

** 40% more economical than the threshold value (52) for energy efficiency class A.

*** This applies to all Miele washing machines that enable the process and machine-related parameters presented in the summary of the WL 1110/18 test report to be implemented.

**** Miele@home is a separate digital offer from Miele & Cie. KG. All smart applications are made possible with the Miele@home system. The range of functions can vary depending on the model and the country.

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Miele WEE385 WCS Washing Machine