Miele Quality Tested

Miele does not compromise on quality: not only is it intrinsic within the design and build, we also undertake comprehensive testing at our refrigeration facility at our home in Gütersloh, Germany.

Compressors are tested for 50,000 hours – that’s more than 17 years of average daily use

Doors are tested for 100,000 open / close cycles – that’s 15 times a day every day for more than 18 years

Door weight is tested to open/close weighing 68kg – that’s the equivalent of 66pints of milk

Our appliances are tested to work up to 43°C to ensure they work in the hottest climates around the world… and in the midst of Britain’s hottest of summers!

The glass shelves are tested to hold up to 35kg – that’s the equivalent of two-and-a-half 30lb turkeys!

Our electronic controls ensure the internal temperature is precise to within 0.5°C

Our freezers are designed to ensure freezing throughout the compartment, not just around the edge – meaning that each drawer is effectively its own separate freezer

Handles are designed to open against the door frame, meaning there is less stress on the door seals themselves

Fridges and freezers designed for side-by-side installation contain a heating element to reduce condensation on the outside

Our appliances are built using pentane insulation which is CFC and HFC free – meaning it’s better for the environment

The appliances are cooled using R600A refrigerant, which is more environmentally friendly than R134 refrigerant used in older models