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Miele presents completely new cooking appliance range

Gütersloh/Sardinia, April 18, 2013 No. 060/2013
PureLine-Designlinie im Farbton Havannabraun

Generation 6000 brings greater elegance, versatility and convenience to the kitchen/ Two new design lines in 4 colours

From May on Miele launches a completely new generation of built-in appliances – from wall ovens, steam cookers, coffee machines and microwave ovens to cooker hoods (Generation 6000). Innovative user interfaces make the use of these machines simpler than ever before. Thanks to a whole host of unique selling propositions, Miele's kitchen appliances are now more convenient, faster and much more efficient.

Generation 6000 covers two elegant design lines, each cultivated to harmonise with different kitchen styles. Motto: 'Design for Life'. PureLine harmonises with architectural styles ranging from purist to contemporary by unpretentiously integrating into kitchen cabinetry. In a scenario like this, the kitchen itself is the hero in an artistic presentation in which individual elements bow to the bigger picture by avoiding lavish detail. The extensive use of glass in the frontage of appliances constitutes one of the key features of the PureLine range. On the other hand, the solid appearance of the appliance handle represents a striking feature which appears to float above the glass front.

ContourLine clearly distinguishes itself from PureLine. Although, here too, the glass fascia with its integrated controls sets new emphasis, the key differentiating characteristic is the large proportion of stainless steel, used for example to create a frame around the oven door. The machine handle appears to be an integral part of this frame and takes in the entire width of the unit. ContourLine guides the attention of the viewer towards the built-in appliances – making a bold statement in kitchens ranging from contemporary to traditional, typically characterised by a wealth of detail exuding a homely atmosphere.

Each design line in itself offers a stock of appliances which spans product categories, uniting them through their use of design features. These include the pushbutton array with key integrated functions such as On/Off and 'Back' as well as the centred display. In their entirety, these design traits produce a 'fleet' design across the entire range. Model combinations, whether panoramic or vertical, appear to come from the same mould. Even models with rotary controls combine effortlessly with touch-control units.

New colours: Obsidian black and Havana brown

The PureLine and ContourLine design concept includes new front colours. Alongside familiar Miele colours and surfaces such as CleanSteel stainless steel and Brilliant white, newcomers like Obsidian black and Havana brown offer increased choice. Obsidian black is characterised by great depth of colour and brilliance. Havana brown is a contemporary colour which allows coherent combinations in both new-build kitchens and as slot-in replacements.

With the new Generation 6000 from Miele, interfacing with built-in appliances has never been simpler. Customers can select from various user interfaces to best suit their personal preferences. A new highlight is represented by M Touch controls. M Touch stands for a high-resolution TFT display (thin-film transistor) on flagship models, reminiscent of smart phones and tablet PCs. The menu is browsed by swiping or scrolling with the tip of a finger. Functions and menu options appear in brilliantly clear black letters on a white background.

Exclusive to Miele: MultiSteam, CupSensor, FlexiLight

With the Generation 6000, Miele has refined numerous technical details and put in much work on the concept as a whole. Outstanding examples of this are MultiSteam technology on steam cookers, the CupSensor on built-in coffee machines and FlexiLight on refrigeration appliances.

MultiSteam is the highlight on the new Miele steam cookers. This technology is predestined for use on models with a large-volume cabinet: Water from the tank is pumped into a powerful steam generator located behind the inner cabinet. The steam is admitted through 8 inlet ports (6 on combination steam ovens). Benefit: Heat-up times are short and the fast, uniform distribution of steam paves the way for perfect results. MultiSteam technology is a Miele USP and, as such, immediately recognisable. Steam ports are integrated into a module on the rear panel. The MultiSteam symbol and the Miele logo are discreetly illuminated by LEDs (depending on the model).

The fascinating CupSensor feature is the highlight of the new flagship built-in coffee machines. This feature automatically adjusts the height of the spout to the size of cup or glass. No matter whether tall latte macchiato glass or delicate espresso cup – with the CupSensor rim detection, delivery is always from the ideal position. This virtually eliminates the problem of spluttering and milk and coffee splashes. Furthermore, the crema is perfect and coffee does not cool down as fast. The CupSensor even reacts precisely to beverages made with milk froth by raising the spout by 1 cm after delivering milk froth, to ensure that the spout itself stays clean.

The Generation 6000 product family also comprises new built-in refrigerators. These models (K 30.000 series) are set to produce a wow effect when the door is opened, thanks to the exclusive FlexiLight glass-edge lighting. LED light sources, affixed to the front edge of glass shelves, immerse the cabinet in a pleasant and uniform light. Each individual shelf has electrical contacts, allowing FlexiLight shelves to be repositioned effortlessly within the unit. This is practical in particular when space has to be created for, say, a large gateau.

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Company profile: Miele is the world leader in the field of premium domestic appliances including cooking, baking and steam-cooking appliances, refrigeration products, coffee makers, dishwashers and laundry and floorcare products. This line-up is augmented by dishwashers, washer-extractors and tumble dryers for commercial use as well as washer-disinfectors and sterilisers for use in medical and laboratory applications (Miele Professional). The company, founded in 1899, has 8 production plants in Germany and one plant each in Austria, the Czech Republic, China and Romania. 2011/12 turnover amounted to approx. EUR 3.04 bn with sales outside Germany accounting for 70%. Miele is represented with its own sales subsidiaries and via importers in almost 100 countries. The Miele company, now in the fourth generation of family ownership, employs a workforce of around 16,700 with two-thirds in Germany. The company headquarters are located in Gütersloh/Westphalia, Germany.

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Designlinie PureLine

The new built-in appliances of the PureLine design line harmonise with modern style kitchens. The high proportion of glass on the front of the appliances is striking. The photo shows a harmonious ensemble in brilliant white. 

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Designlinie ContourLine

The new ContourLine design line from Miele harmonises with contemporary and traditional kitchen appliances. Characteristic of the ContourLine is the high proportion of stainless steel and the wide handle on the front of the appliance.

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 PureLine-Designlinie im Farbton Havannabraun

The new built-in PureLine design line appliances from Miele in Havana brown come into their own in a residential environment defined by warm colours and near-natural materials.

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Designlinie PureLine im Farbton Obsidianschwarz

Enjoyment expertise in a block: Built-in PureLine design line appliances from Miele in obsidian black.

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 M Touch-Bedienung

The M Touch operation in flagship models makes using the built-in appliances from Miele easier than ever. Reminiscent of a smart phone, nearly all settings are carried out on a high-resolution TFT display.

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