The history of the Miele washing machine
| 1901 | "Hera" washing machine with wooden tub and agitator |
| 1904 | Belt drive: A broad leather belt is used to connect the washing machine to a central motor. |
| 1914 | Washing machines with integrated electric motor |
| 1924 | The first commercial laundries equipped with drum-type washing machines. |
| 1930 | Domestic washing machine with metal tub. |
| 1931 | Highly successful 00 commercial drum washer first produced. |
| 1936 | Water heated inside the drum for the first time. |
| 1956 | First fully automatic washing machine for domestic use (WVA 505). |
| 1962 | Miele single-knob controls introduced. |
| 1972 | Miele leads the field with 1000 rpm spin speed. |
| 1978 | World first: Micro-computer controls for washing machines. |
| 1981 | 1200 rpm spin speed. |
| 1984 | "Little Giants" for commercial applications. |
| 1985 | Ten millionth washing machine leaves factory. |
| 1989 | The world's first domestic appliances (washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, microwaves) with Novotronic fully electronic controls using SMD technology. |
| 1995 | Update function |
| 1991 | World record: 1600 rpm |
| 1997 | World first: programme for hand-washable woollens |
| 1999 | Micro-performated drum and silks programme |
| 2001 | W 487 WPS with honeycomb drum and Softtronic controls, 1800rpm |
2003 The world’s first washing machine for allergy sufferers W 2585
2005 Washing machines with 6kg capacity and intelligente special-programs
2006 Red-Dot awarded new design washing machines
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