• Integrated compressed air supply enhances process reliability

• With hot-air drying and special programmes for breathing masks

• Undercounter machines with touch display and up to three dosing pumps

Miele now offers two new network-enabled washer-disinfectors for the safe and efficient reprocessing of respiratory protective equipment. The 60-cm-wide undercounter machines feature an intuitive colour touch display and illuminated wash cabinet to simplify loading and operation. The PLW 8683 Safety AirPro and PLW 8693 Safety AirPro models can be equipped with dedicated baskets that securely hold respiratory masks and lung demand valves in place during cleaning and drying.

The new display shows the current status of reprocessing, even from a few metres away. At the same time, digital assistance functions support breathing apparatus managers with routine tasks. Visual guidance simplifies operation, provide “help for self-help” and can reduce downtime. Eight programmes are available, for example for cleaning and disinfecting heavily and lightly soiled respiratory protective equipment with mucosal contact, as well as firefighter equipment such as masks and harness systems.

Each cycle has space for two baskets per batch: Either for one basket each with six breathing masks and six air regulators or two baskets with a total of 12 lung regulators. In combination with the new “Safety AirPro” technology, the lung regulators are supplied with compressed air directly during the cleaning process. If the wash cabinet is fully utilised, the new “Safety AirPro” models can also be used to clean and dry a carrying rack for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Control functions for reliable programme sequences

Rinse with fresh water in every programme phase. A patented, variable-speed circulation pump adjusts the water pressure as required.

A spray arm and rinse pressure control monitors the progress of each programme and detects blockages caused by large items, among other things, with notifications displayed directly on the screen. Up to three dosing pumps ensure an economical and automatic supply of cleaning agents and disinfectants.

Two drying systems support the optimised work processes. In addition to appliances with DryPlus hot-air drying, models with an AutoOpen function are also available. The door opens automatically at the end of the programme as soon as the temperature in the wash cabinet has reached a safe level. As a result, the remaining air escapes within a short time and the breathing masks dry quickly.

All new washers can be networked ex works. They can be connected to a PC, tablet or smartphone using the free Miele MOVE Connect software. The performance, programme and consumption data can be viewed and managed from there.

To ensure reliable availability in everyday use, central components are located in positions that are easier for Miele Service to reach than with the previous generation. This significantly reduces the time required for maintenance work. Designed for at least 15,000 operating hours and with spare parts available for at least 15 years after production ends, the new washers from Miele are sustainable, reliable partners when you need them most.

About Miele: Since 1899, Miele has lived up to its brand promise “Immer Besser” in terms of quality, innovation, and timeless elegance. The globally active company for premium domestic appliances delights customers with pioneering solutions for the connected home. In addition, Miele offers appliances, systems and services for commercial use, such as in hotels or care facilities as well as in medical technology. With its durable and energy-saving appliances, Miele helps its customers make their daily lives as sustainable as possible. The company is owned by the two founding families, Miele and Zinkann. In the 2025 business year, Miele generated a turnover of 5.16 billion Euros with approximately 23,000 employees. Its global network comprises 19 production plants and 49 service and sales subsidiaries (as of March 2026). The company has its headquarters in Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia.