Miele and KptnCook (Berlin startup in which Miele has a majority stake) are working on new concepts to ensure the continued growth of the KptnCook recipe app. For some time now, the app has also been available in Spanish, alongside German and English. “Never before was the fast and varied preparation of good food as simple as it is today – Miele says –: a fresh meal is ready for serving within only half an hour, thanks to the prize-winning app. Every day, the app suggests three creative recipes which are balanced, nutritious and easy to follow. Cooking instructions with step-by-step photographs accompany the process. The support provided by the digital app ranges from individual recipe inspirations to shopping at the supermarket through to finished meals”. More recently, the premium version of the app has offered a weekly meal planner. This allows complete meals and associated purchases to be planned ahead for an entire week. Various options are selectable for the preferred recipe: ingredients which don’t agree with the user or the consumer simply doesn’t like can be deleted from the list. The app provides users exclusively with recipes which match their eating habits. Besides, KptnCook and Miele are working together on new topics. One example is the development of KptnCook recipes specifically for Miele induction hobs with the TempControl feature and CookAssist which take users by the hand and accompanies them through the entire cooking process with explanatory photographs on a smartphone or tablet. On the hob, Miele’s intelligent TempControl sensor guarantees the right temperature at all times by recognising the temperature of cookware and holding it automatically constant. 2022 will see the launch of further joint activities within the app in order to exploit synergies and to further consolidate collaboration between Miele and KptnCook.
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Miele service
The large-scale ‘Kundenmonitor Deutschland 2021‘ study based on the in-depth questioning of more than 1500 consumers, recognizes the quality of Miele service. The brand came out top in the ‘Global satisfaction’ category’ and excelled in terms of quality of advice, friendliness, fast delivery and clear and precise working patterns.
With 64% fully convinced and 20% satisfied customers, Miele achieved top position for customer satisfaction. In terms of friendliness to callers, accessibility by telephone, expert advice over the phone and dealing with callers’ problems, the company is also in first place in the competitive comparison
Miele update dishwasher range
Miele the German manufacturer, its sustainable G7000 dishwashing range incorporates a wide range of eco-friendly features and user conveniences such as its AutoDos automatic detergent dispensing system with PowerDisk, along with AutoOpen Drying, 3D MultiFlex Tray and 10+ programmes. Easy to use via app or voice control, Miele says its new dishwashers save time, money, energy and water and are ultra-quiet, making them perfect for open-plan kitchens.
Combined with superior cleaning performance and user convenience, Miele says its G7000 collection is a seriously sustainable solution for any home as over the last 20 years, Miele has successfully reduced the energy consumption of its dishwashers by 44%.EcoPower Technology
Miele’s G7000 dishwashers feature EcoPower technology and precisely matching components, including greater precision of the spray arms and precise alignment of the spray jets. Combined with a highly efficient filtration system and intelligently designed water intake with additional insulation to retain heat, the appliances use less energy for optimum performance, Miele says.
AutoDos with PowerDisk
The AutoDos with integrated PowerDisk is another sustainable benchmark from Miele, the company says. Automatic dispensing adjusts the amount of detergent, ensuring that only the precise amount of water, energy and detergent needed is released according to how dirty the dishes are and the programme selected. In future, Miele claims that it will also be possible to adjust automatic dispensing via the menu, giving users the option to further reduce detergent consumption for lightly soiled crockery or to increase it for baked-on dirt and grease. The eco-friendly PowerDisk dispenser itself is made from recycled plastic waste.In addition, Miele will soon be launching its PowerDisk All in 1 Eco, a bio-degradable detergent made from plant-based ingredients – free from fragrances, preservatives and colourants.
App and Voice Control
All Miele G 7000 dishwashers with AutoDos can be connected to the Internet via WiFi and controlled via the Miele Conn@ct app from any mobile or Amazon Alexa. It is possible to start and stop the dishwasher from anywhere, activate programmes and options, check levels, receive automated reminders and even order detergent online.
The AutoStart function allows the dishwashers to be set to start regularly at the same time and as the detergent is already added, users are in control of their dishwashing anytime, anywhere, Miele says. If the door is not opened between two scheduled cycles with no new dishes added, the start of the next cycle is automatically delayed
The new and updated models in Miele’s G 7000 dishwashing collection includes freestanding, semi-integrated and fully integrated models so there is a design to suit different kitchen requirements. All are “A” rated for energy efficiency, use only 6L of water per cycle, as well as benefitting from low noise levels (41dB – 43dB).
freestanding G 7410 SC model is available in Brilliant White and CleanSteel. It features a TFT display and ten programmes including QuickPowerWash which provides a full A rated wash and dry programme in just 58 minutes. All cycles are also water and energy efficient for eco-friendly dishwashing every time. AutoOpen drying at the end of all cycles ensures perfectly dried crockery, Tupperware and cutlery while saving energy.
Semi-Integrated
Miele G 7200 SCi in Brilliant White
The semi-integrated G 7200 SCi model comes in Brilliant White or CleanSteel and features eight programmes including Express and Intense Zone options as well as a 3D MultiFlex tray which can be configured in nine different ways for flexible cutlery storage. The QuickPowerWash setting provides a full A rated wash and dry programme in just 58 minutes, while AutoOpen drying at the end of all cycles ensures perfectly dried crockery, Tupperware and cutlery while saving energy.
Miele’s fully integrated G 7000 series includes the G 7460 SCVi and G7465 SCVi XXL models. Available in Stainless Steel/Black, they feature AutoOpen Drying, 3D MultiFlex tray, acoustic signal and boast a quiet 42dB noise level. Featuring 12 specialist programmes from Express to ExtraClean, they also benefit from Miele’s AutoDos with PowerDisk for automatic detergent dispensing, helping to reduce waste and save time and money. AutoOpen drying at the end of all cycles ensures perfectly dried crockery, Tupperware and cutlery while saving energy.
Key selling points:
Rated “A” for energy usageAutoDos detergent dispensing system with PowerDiskAutoOpen Drying
Miele partnership with Loxone
Miele promotes intelligent energy management for domestic appliances. Thanks to the partnership with Loxone, Miele washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers can be integrated into a versatile smart network so that they start automatically using ‘home-grown’ electricity from a rooftop PV array. As a specialist in the field of building automation, Loxone even goes one step further and offers interconnected systems for greater convenience and security.
Concretely, Miele domestic appliances and other pieces of electrical equipment are connected to the centrepiece of the Loxone system, a mini-server. The user loads a washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher in the morning and then sets a time by which, for example, the laundry should be finished. The mini-server then coordinates the start of programmes on the Miele appliances and other equipment, depending on the surplus energy produced by the PV installation. If, during the course of the day, there is insufficient ‘home-grown’ electricity, the system switches to the grid.
Home automation with Loxone covers further areas such as air conditioning, multimedia, wellness, security and lighting. So, Miele cooker hoods can be integrated into lighting scenarios for atmospheric ambient lighting. Safety is enhanced by a ‘leaving home routine’ where the system reminds the home owner that the hob is still switched on and even switches it off on leaving the premises. It is desirable, on the other hand, for a Scout RX 3 robotic vacuum cleaner only to set to work when occupants have left the building.
With Loxone, Miele has attracted yet another strong partner in the field of smart home technology. Cooperation partners with their own connectivity platforms already include Busch-Jaeger/ABB with their free@home system, the Olisto app, Magenta SmartHome, Amazon Alexa and, in future, also Google Assistant.
Miele takes over Belgian dust bag company Eurofilters
Germany’s domestic appliance manufacturer Miele took out a 100% stake in the family-owned Eurofilters company at the end of December. The company, headquartered in the Belgian town of Pelt, stands for highly effective solutions based on random-spun fibres, such as materials for face masks and dust bags. The two companies have a long-standing and successful business relationship as Eurofilters already produces a large proportion of the dust bags available from Miele. More recently, the non-wovens specialist also extended its portfolio of technical products for medical applications.
Eurofilters was founded in 1977 by the Schultink family and employs a workforce of just under 160. Management is currently shared between Jan Schultink as CEO and Frits Schultink as CFO. Alongside dust bags, the company also produces materials used in manufacturing face masks and in blood filtration at their site in Pelt, which covers an area of around 35,000 m². Miele, for its part, is held in high esteem as the world’s leading manufacturer of premium appliances for cooking, laundry care and floorcare. These products are joined by commercial machines for businesses, the medical sector and laboratories as well as for air purification.
‘With its outstanding portfolio of products and patents, Eurofilters represents an excellent match for Miele for a variety of reasons’, explains Gernot Trettenbrein, Senior Vice President of the Miele Group and head of Miele’s New Growth Factory business unit. On the one hand, this opens up new business fields for Miele and, on the other hand, Miele increases its own command of the value creation chain in its strategically important business with vacuum cleaner accessories. ‘This allows us to manage the further development of the portfolio ourselves here as well, for example with regard to quality and sustainability aspects,’ Trettenbrein continues. ‘At the same time, we look forward to continue and further expand Eurofilters’ well-established supplier relationships.’
Company handover to responsible successors
‘As part of the Miele Group, our enterprise is in an excellent position to face the future’, says Managing Director Jan Schultink, who, together with his brother, will withdraw from the company in the medium term for age-related reasons. ‘We are pleased to have found a responsible and far-sighted successor in the German family-owned company and quality leader Miele, a company steeped in tradition which has been one of our key accounts for a long time now’, Frits Schultink adds. With the support of Miele this also presents the opportunity to consolidate and grow Eurofilter’s position in Europe and beyond.
Miele UK delivery partner
Miele has appointed two-person home delivery specialist ArrowXL to handle more than 2,500 consumer home deliveries each month across the UK.
Customers are able to use the 24-hour delivery service to nominate their delivery day. The ArrowXL service also includes an unpack and position feature, where the delivery team disconnect old appliances and connect the new ones as well as removing and recycling all unwanted packaging.
Otto Wilde Grillers first flagship store
Otto Wilde Grillers inaugurated its first flagship store on Düsseldorf’s ‘Kö’ boulevard, a sales floor covering around 130 m². The young Düsseldorf company, which has been in the majority ownership of the Miele Group since earlier this year, is an innovative specialist in the field of ambitious outdoor grilling.
Directly above Miele’s brand store and opened at the same time, Otto Wilde presents its range of grills, outdoor kitchen modules, accessories and premium cuts of meat, and stages its show cooking events. Founded in 2015 in Düsseldorf, Otto Wilde now employs a workforce of 40 and is above all known among barbecue fans for its versatile and adjustable O.F.B top-heat grill. Plans for the future include the launch of a modular outdoor kitchen which can be configured and extended to cater for customer preferences. The heart and soul of this outdoor kitchen is the connectivity-enabled G32 Connected Gas Grill.
Moreover, for perfect grilling results, the outdoor kitchen can be planned and configured individually to include for example the G32 Connected Plus premium gas grill with top heat, a powerful gas cooker and modules providing storage space. In addition to this, the Otto Wilde store offers high-quality
Miele artificial intelligence
“AI will be the new mechanical engineering.” In an interview with the Kompetenzzentrum Arbeitswelt.Plus, Dr. Stefan Breit, Managing Director Technology, explains the potential of artificial intelligence for the working world of tomorrow at Miele. One of our current flagship projects, for example, is an intelligent tool for human-centered personnel deployment planning in production. Further information at:https://youtu.be/HWQFHtnEC2U
Miele solutions to reduce food waste
Miele proposes some solutions to minimise food waste. One of these is the PerfectFresh Pro system allowing food stay fresh for up to 5 times longer than in a conventional refrigerator vegetable drawer. The temperature range from 0°C to +3°C offers ideal conditions to extend the shelf life of meat, fish and many dairy products. According to the company, PerfectFresh Active even goes one step further: every 90 minutes and every time the door is opened, water aerosol is sprayed directly into the fresher drawer. This combination of low temperatures and humidity helps to avoid premature food spoilage. It also creates the conditions which protect the quality and nutrients in fruit and vegetables.
Another solutions that can help to reduce food waste is TasteControl in the oven, that prevents food from overcooking or drying out. Once the pre-set cooking time ends, the door opens to the ajar position, and the cooling fan expels hot air. This reduces the temperature by around 100°C within the space of 5 minutes. Then, the oven door closes again automatically, allowing food inside the oven to be actively kept warm at the required temperature.
Smart Food ID feature, instead, is a camera that detects the food in the oven and uses an automatic programme to control cooking. Miele explains that this is a feature which provides a valuable service in avoiding food wastage: Smart Food ID reduces the likelihood of food inadvertently burning and having to be thrown away. Miele’s CookAssist assumes a similar function: this smart helper makes constant temperature adjustments or even food overcooking a thing of the past. On the hob, Miele’s intelligent TempControl sensor guarantees the right temperature at all times by recognising the temperature of cookware and holding it automatically constant
Miele Best Brand Australia
Miele Australia is the outright “Best Brand” winner for front-loader washing machines, dishwashers, and vacuum cleaners. These are the results of the consumer organization CHOICE.
For this, a total of 200 dishwashers and 87 front-loaders were tested. For the vacuum cleaner test 85 cylinder and upright vacuums were reviewed. Based on the test results and feedback from customers on satisfaction and reliability, the best among them were identified.
Choice https://bit.ly/3GdGMQI
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