To scale
This unit in a 30" laundry opening
- W +5.5″D +7.7″H +40.5″Door +4.5″
Drawn against a typical 30" W × 34" D × 75" H opening with 1" clearance. Check it against your real closet →
Unit Reserved clearance Over
Compact washer · WXD160WCS
Miele Classic 24" Front Load Smart Washer
23.5" W × 25.3125" D × 33.5" H · Standard 120V outlet · No venting (washer)
Hookups required
120VDrain
Spec snapshot
- Dimensions (W×D×H)
- 23.5 × 25.3125 × 33.5 in
- Power
- 120V / 15A
- Venting
- No venting (washer)
- Drain / water
- Drain required · Hot & cold water
- Capacity
- 2.26 cu ft
- Price (approx)
- $1,999
The verdict
Who this unit is for
closet-width, 2.26 cu ft — Runs on a standard 120V outlet.
Owners rate it 3.58★ across 19 retailer ratings — details below.
The CLF Score is computed from published facts only — formula and weights. Sub-scores marked n/a mean the manufacturer hasn't published the underlying figures.
Evidence
Where these specs come from
Source: AJ Madison product specification table (Miele-sourced spec data) (retailer)
Accessed 2026-07-09. Specs last verified 2026-07-09. Confidence: medium.
Overall Width: 23 1/2" ... Overall Depth: 25 5/16" ... Overall Height: 33 1/2" - 34 3/4" ... Water Supply Requirements: Cold or Hot (max 140°F/60°C) water connection, Male 3/4" GHT fitting ... Volts: 110 V / 120 V ... Amps: 15 A
Fit notes
What to check for your space
- Body width 23.5" must clear your door frame, not just the closet.
- Runs on a standard 120V outlet.
- Washer — no venting involved.
- Needs a drain and water supply.
Note: Task target WWB020WCS (Miele W1 Classic) is flagged 'NO LONGER AVAILABLE' on AJ Madison as of 2026-07-09, which lists WXD160WCS as its direct replacement (same Classic line, same 2.26 cu. ft. capacity, 120V). Substituted accordingly.
Full spec sheet
Every published spec, grouped
Fields the manufacturer or its retailers haven't published are marked "not published" — never estimated. Compare this unit against others →
| Capacity & Cycles | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2.26 cu ft |
| Cycle count | 11 |
| Key cycles | Normal, Delicates, Sanitize, Heavy Duty, Pre-Wash, Extra Rinse, Quick Wash, Soak, Whites, Cold Water |
| Max spin | 1600 RPM |
| Dimensions & Fit | |
| Width | 23.5 in |
| Depth | 25.3125 in |
| Height | 33.5 in |
| Depth, door open | not published |
| Power & Water | |
| Voltage | 120V |
| Amperage | 15 A |
| Venting | No venting (washer) |
| Drain | Drain required |
| Water supply | Hot & cold |
| Noise | |
| Wash noise | not published |
| Spin noise | not published |
| Dry noise | not published |
| Energy | |
| Energy Star | Yes |
| Est. annual energy | not published |
| Est. annual cost | not published |
| Warranty | |
| Parts warranty | 2 yr |
| Labor warranty | 2 yr |
| Extended terms | Miele Appliances backed by a standard 2-year warranty per AJ Madison listing (citing mieleusa.com/c/service-10.htm); some third-party retailers list 1-yr base + 1-yr extension upon authorized-installer registration. |
| Price | |
| Street price (approx) | $1,999 |
| MSRP | not published |
| Typical street | $1,999 |
| Ratings & CLF Score | |
| Owner rating | 3.58★ (19 ratings) |
| CLF Score | 81.4 / 100 |
| Fit Flexibility | 82.1 |
| Running Cost | not published |
| Owner Satisfaction | 71.6 |
| Coverage | 95 |
Sources for capacity, noise, energy, warranty, and price figures
- AJ Madison product listing (Miele WXD160WCS) (retailer), accessed 2026-07-09 — capacity, cycle count/names, spin speed, energy star, warranty, price
Owner reviews, aggregated
What owners report
3.58★across 19 ratings on 1 retailer listing
- 3.58★ across 19 ratings at AJ Madison, accessed 2026-07-09
Recurring praise
- Owners who like it describe it as quiet, well-balanced, and 'German engineering at its finest,' with a fast ~20-minute express cycle. — theme from AJ Madison customer reviews reviews, accessed 2026-07-09
Recurring complaints
- Multiple reviewers report buggy electronics — cycles getting stuck in late-stage spin, unexplained error codes, and needing repeat service visits/software updates. — theme from AJ Madison customer reviews reviews, accessed 2026-07-09
- One reviewer reported bearing failure with grease contaminating wash water at under two years of ownership. — theme from AJ Madison customer reviews reviews, accessed 2026-07-09
- Some reviewers found it noisier than comparable Bosch compact washers and felt Miele customer service was slow to honor warranty service, sometimes labeling issues as misuse. — theme from AJ Madison customer reviews reviews, accessed 2026-07-09
Themes are paraphrased summaries of recurring points in owner reviews on the cited retailer listings — not quotes, not our testing. Rating counts change daily; figures are as of the access date shown.
Where to buy
Check price & availability
$1,999 approx. street price at AJ Madison, as of 2026-07-09
Prices move week to week — treat this as a reference point, not a quote.
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