Can’t figure out how to soak cottons in my Miele washer

[wishy washy]

Just got a Miele washer and the manual's not much help. I want to soak some really dirty cottons, but the only option I see is "Cottons with pre-wash." Is that the same thing as a soak cycle with Miele machines, or am I missing something?

 

[Own_bumblebee|]

Just got a Miele washer and the manual's not much help. I want to soak some really dirty cottons, but the only option I see is "Cottons with pre-wash." Is that the same thing as a soak cycle with Miele machines, or am I missing something?

"Cottons with pre-wash" isn't the same as a soak cycle but you can get a similar effect by adding detergent to the prewash compartment and pausing the cycle after a few mins to let it sit. Some Miele models also have a "Soak" option in the settings menu. Have you checked under additional wash options?

 

[cheese_sticks22]

"Cottons with pre-wash" isn't the same as a soak cycle but you can get a similar effect by adding detergent to the prewash compartment and pausing the cycle after a few mins to let it sit. Some Miele models also have a "Soak" option in the settings menu. Have you checked under additional wash options?

New Miele owner here too and still figuring things out! Thanks for the tip! I'll try the pre-wash pause trick. Quick question though, if I do that, do I need to add detergent to both compartments or just the pre-wash one?

 

[Own_bumblebee|]

New Miele owner here too and still figuring things out! Thanks for the tip! I'll try the pre-wash pause trick. Quick question though, if I do that, do I need to add detergent to both compartments or just the pre-wash one?

You'll want to add detergent to both compartments for effective cleaning. The machine uses and then drains the pre-wash water before beginning the main cycle. A normal amount of detergent in the main wash compartment is therefore still needed for the actual wash.

 

[B.ronaldo]

With Miele, "Cottons with pre-wash" isn't exactly a soak. It's more like a short wash before the main cycle. True soaking isn't always listed, sometimes you have to add extra rinse or use a specialty program to mimic it.

 

[Alan]

“Cottons with pre-wash” isn’t a true soak on Miele washers. To mimic a soak, add detergent to the pre-wash compartment, start the cycle, and pause it after a few minutes so the clothes sit. You’ll still need detergent in the main wash compartment since the pre-wash water drains before the main cycle. Some models also have a dedicated “Soak” program in the settings.

 

[wishy washy]

Thanks everyone, this cleared it up for me. The pre-wash pause trick works for what I needed, so I’m marking this one resolved.