Actually, I did not want to spend so much money for a summer residence - for about 400 already one gets machines from other brand manufacturers. But once you get the direct comparison was: reliability and noise control, it could be only a Miele. A machine that "should belong to the family" was so loud - the Miele washing and hurls against extremely quiet. From the additional lockable 10-year guarantee me a seller has recommended in a shop: a waste of money - which holds guarantees 15-20 years.