Miele WXR 860 WCS

The Miele W1 WXR860WCS is an impressive washer. It put up great test results, proving it can compete with full-size models despite its compact size.

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Pros and Cons

Pros

Powerful cleaning
Effective spin cycle
Smart features

Cons

Expensive

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