Miele washing machines here are freestanding front-loaders in Lotus White, all rated A for energy efficiency, with drums from 8 kg to 10 kg. Door trims are graphite grey or chrome. They suit households that want a quiet, well-equipped machine with smart dosing and app control. Every machine on this page also appears under Miele freestanding washing machines.

Start with capacity. An 8 kg drum covers most couples and small families. The 9 kg and 10 kg models take duvets and larger weekly loads in fewer runs. Where spin speed is listed, it is 1400 or 1600 rpm. The 1600 rpm model has an A spin efficiency rating, so clothes come out drier and spend less time on the line or in a dryer. Most machines have 12 programmes, while some offer 26 for more specialised fabrics and cycles. Spin noise ranges from 68 to 74 dB, which matters if the machine sits in an open-plan kitchen.

Dosing differs too. Some models name CapDosing, which uses single-dose capsules of specialised detergents matched to particular programmes. Another names TwinDos, which adds liquid detergent automatically from built-in containers at key points in the wash, so you don't measure it by hand. Most models connect to the internet, and some name Miele@home, Miele's app, so you can follow a cycle from your phone.

To narrow the choice, decide on drum size first. Then weigh 12 programmes against 26 and choose how you'd like to dose detergent. To complete the laundry, look at Miele tumble dryers, or consider Miele washer dryers if there's room for only one appliance.