Should you spend $4,250 to buy the Miele Proline Dishwasher?
Why should you spend $4,250 for a dishwasher, or any dishwasher? You really don’t have to.
In fact, this article might dissuade you from doing so except for a few key features.
So you’ll learn all the features, and key differences between the Miele ProLine at $4,250 and Miele’s Best 7000 Series dishwasher at $3,000.
In the end, you’ll be able to determine if spending $4,250 for this Miele ProLine dishwasher is right for you and your family.
The G7996 is Miele’s best residential dishwasher priced at $3,000. It’s considered the best dishwasher on the market.
However, for cleaning and especially sterilizing, the ProLine is still a bit better than that.
Let’s look at the key features which are shared by the ProLine as well as the G7000 series.
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Similarities
CleanAir Drying. Miele has an efficient drying system with two ports at the bottom allowing outside air into the dishwasher.
The cooler air attracts the steamy hotter air and is dissipated as water.
At the end of the cycle, the dishwasher pops open, releasing excess heat and moisture to speed drying.
Miele’s third rack expands to hold more or to accommodate more dishes below.
Miele allows you to flip or remove any part of the rack with an orange tab so odd shaped plates and platters can fit.
The wash system has three levels on both, the ProLine is a bit different. You would think all dishwashers would have three full arms, but most do not.
A full arm on the top is more important, especially with the third cutlery tray on the top of the dishwasher.
Knock on the dishwasher two times to open it automatically. It’s an interesting feature, if you’re not placing a handle on your dishwasher to mimic the adjacent cabinets.
You could turn the dishwasher on or off to an app on your phone and see the time remaining as well.
Both dishwashers have a full 5 year warranty.
Differences
The ProLine is a professional dishwasher and can sanitize to NSF standards without a separate booster.
180 degrees is the temperature required to sanitize and meet sanitation requirements as determined by the National Sanitation Foundation.
This standard requires commercial dishwashers to eliminate 99.999% of all microorganisms and bacteria.
The standard exists because the surface of dishes must reach 160 degrees for 10 seconds, which can only be achieved by exposing them to a final rinse temperature of at least 180 degrees.
The ProLine has three heating elements versus one for the regular series or every other dishwasher you can buy.
The ProLine will deliver the best wash with two circulation pumps and three spray arms working simultaneously versus the alternating wash action in the one pump G7000 Series.
You’re saving about 10% of the time per wash cycle. The 58 minute quick intense wash, for example, is 52 minutes in the Pro.
However, the G7996 and the G7000 Series has the auto dose or auto dispenser holding 20 loads of detergent, releasing the right amount of detergent at the right time.
The ProLine does not offer an automatic dispenser in either their Pro Line series models.
Availability has become and will be a key feature for Miele and almost any other appliance brand until 2024.
The Pro Line is available whereas we’ll have problems buying any higher end Miele G7000 in the next 12-24 months.
Along with a 180 degree boost, availability is a key reason to consider this dishwasher.
Conclusion
Do you need to spend $4,250 for a Miele dishwasher? No you don’t.
Currently you can buy a G7000 series or premium Bosch or KitchenAid dishwasher and be happy. However, availability on regular Miele and Bosch will be tough for the next two years.
The Pro Line is the best dishwasher you can buy. It can reach the same sterilization temperatures as a commercial dishwasher costing thousands more.
So if you cater on your home or use the dishwasher frequently, you have the added cleaning power along with the most of the best features of the best Miele residential dishwashers.
If you’re looking for a premium dishwasher, it is a unique alternative mostly because you have few choices. Whether that’s worth $4,250 is for you to decide.