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Miele dishwashers for respiratory equipment at fire stations – with capacities to meet every need

Gütersloh/Fulda, May 14, 2025 No. 052/2025
  • Cleaning and disinfection devices in various sizes

  • With inserts for compressed air cylinders and carrying racks

After each call-out, respiratory equipment must be hygienically reprocessed – in addition to masks and regulators, this also includes compressed air cylinders and carrier frames for compressed air bottles. Depending on the requirements and available space at the fire station, Miele offers suitable solutions for this application. Compressed air cylinders and their carrying racks can also be cleaned at the same time.

With a width of only 65 cm, the two PLW 7111 Safety appliances are an ideal solution when space is limited. They are connectivity-enabled, can be operated via the Miele MOVE Internet portal and offer an enlarged chamber. Furthermore, intelligent technology adjusts circulation pump capacity, guaranteeing speed during the main wash and saving water in the rinse cycle. Both models reprocess 16 masks or 8 masks plus 8 respirators safely and efficiently. If required, the equipment can also be disinfected and dried. A new feature in this series is the cleaning of two compressed air cylinders or two carrying frames.

The large-capacity washers from the PLW 86 Safety model series can also be used for reprocessing fire-fighters' respiratory equipment. Up to three levels can be used to clean 24 respirators or half as many masks and associated regulators. In addition, these units offer space for four large compressed air cylinders. Alternatively, four carrier racks can be reprocessed in a single wash cycle.

The large-capacity washers are optionally available with drying and as single- or double-door versions. The latter, when installed in a diaphragm wall, enables the segregation of the clean and dirty operations in a respiratory apparatus workshop, preventing the spread of germs and enabling maximum hygiene safety.


About Miele: For more than 125 years, Miele has lived up to its brand promise of “Immer Besser” in terms of quality, innovation and timeless elegance. Founded in 1899, the globally active company for premium domestic appliances inspires 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 2024 business year, Miele generated a turnover of 5.04 billion Euros with approximately 23,500 employees. Its global network comprises 19 production plants and around 50 service and sales subsidiaries (as of February 2025).
The company has its headquarters in Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Plenty of space for cleaning and disinfecting respiratory equipment: a large-capacity washer from the PLW 86 Safety series, in which four large compressed air cylinders can be processed. Models in this series are available with drying and in one or two-door versions. (Photo: Miele)

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A space-saving solution when there is a high demand for cleaned respirators in a small space: a Miele PLW 7111 Safety washer-dryer with a width of only 65 centimetres. It can also be used to safely and efficiently reprocess compressed air cylinders and carrying equipment. (Photo: Miele)

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