Second Chance Miele WEC 388 WCS PowerWash & Steam

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The product has paint damage on both sides

Pros and cons

According to our washing machine expert

The SteamCare steam function reduces wrinkles in your laundry and freshens up your clothes without a wash.
You can wash your clothes cleaner and faster because PowerWash spreads the detergent evenly over your clothes.
You can thoroughly clean a half-full drum in 49 minutes with QuickPowerWash.
The washing machine doesn’t have TwinDos, so it doesn’t automatically dose detergent or wash your clothes extra thoroughly.
You can't wash a large load of bedding or clothes at once.

Description

With the Miele WEC 388 WCS PowerWash & Steam, you can save time with less ironing and fresher clothes. This washing machine uses steam to remove up to 50 percent of the wrinkles from your clothes. You can quickly freshen up dry, lightly worn clothes with the steam refresh program. Thanks to PowerWash, the washing machine mixes water and detergent in advance and sprays it over your laundry. This way, the detergent penetrates deeper into the fibers and you use less water. With the QuickPowerWash program, you can clean a half-full drum in 49 minutes. With the A-20% energy label, you can save up to € 270 on energy costs over the lifespan. The 1,600 RPM speed dries your laundry quickly. You can wash up to 8kg of laundry at a time.

Tips for using this product

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Manual
Supply hose 1.5m
Drain hose 1.5m
3 detergent capsules

Key specs

	Load capacity	8 kg
	Product line	PowerWash & Steam
	Energy label	A-20%
	Energy-saving over lifespan	270 euros
	Spinning speed	1600RPM
	Spinning noise level	73 dB
	Automatic detergent feed
	Type of steam function	Freshen up with steam, Reduce ironing

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Review is 10 out of 10.

Excellent machine as you would expect from Miele.

The laundry comes out very dry.
Really quiet.
Sufficient possibilities
Partly digitally controllable (this is not my personal preference)

We have chosen Miele again, mainly because of the durability and the noise: the machine is very quiet. Partly to be operated with a rotary knob and partly digitally. Very happy with the purchase.

Review by:
R.
Date:
17 March 2025
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Review is 10 out of 10.

Very happy with it

25 years ago, my ultimate washing machine test began: AEG versus the rest of the world. My old AEG put up a valiant fight, but after a quarter of a century, it had to retire. Time for a new challenger: the Miele WEC 388 WCS.

First impression? Wow. Quiet, smart, and almost too polite for words. It measures the water's grime, cares for my clothes like royalty, and pre-ironing feels like a mini spa for my shirts. I can hardly wait to see what it does as it ages—hopefully, it won't drink coffee and will continue to run faithfully like its predecessor!

The competition is back on. For now: very satisfied. And the real results? We'll see in 25 years. Exciting!

Review by:
Willem
Date:
5 November 2025
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Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Nice quiet machine

Quiet
User-friendly

Great, quiet machine. Uncomplicated, it does what it's supposed to do, and the laundry came out nice and fresh.

Review by:
Bernard
Date:
21 September 2025
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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	960036
	Manufacturer code	12805060
	Brand	Miele
	Processing of your defect	At your home
	Old product returned for free

General features

General features
	Washing machine type	Front-loading washing machine
	Load capacity	8 kg
	Spinning speed	1600RPM
	Spinning noise level	73 dB
	General wash cycles	Cotton, Delicate laundry, Refresh, Short cycle, Wool
	Wash cycles specifically for	Dark clothes, Dress shirts, Jeans
	Speed class	Normal
	Washing cycle length	218 min
	Residual moisture percentage	44,2 %
	Hot water supply
	Opening diameter	30 cm
	Washing preferences	Reduces wear
	Best tested
	For sale with EcoCheques

Functional features

Functional features
	Add laundry during cycle
	Built-in WiFi
	Start delay
	End of cycle signal
	End of cycle signal type	Acoustic, Optical
	Time remaining indicator
	Display
	Control panel language	Dutch
	Drum lighting
	Child safety lock
	Product line	PowerWash & Steam
	Brand-specific functions	Miele CapDosing, Miele PowerWash, Miele QuickPowerWash, Miele SoftCare, Miele SteamCare, Miele pre-ironing, Miele@Home
	Miele technologies	Miele CapDosing, Miele PowerWash, Miele SteamCare, Miele@Home

Wash functions

Wash functions
	Washing quality	High-end
	Laundry-care drum
	Load sensor
	Extra rinse function
	4D wash
	Automatic detergent feed
	Steam function
	Type of steam function	Freshen up with steam, Reduce ironing
	Type of quick wash cycle	Half a load clean within 1 hour, Shorten cycle via shortcut

Water and energy consumption

Water and energy consumption
	Energy label	A-20%
	Energy-saving over lifespan	270 euros
	Annual energy consumption	83,6 kWh
	Annual energy costs	25,08 euros
	Auto shut-off
	Annual water use	10560 l
	Annual water costs	14,78 euros

Material quality and security

Material quality and security
	Build quality	High-end
	Casing material	Enamelled metal
	Drum material	Stainless steel
	Interior material	GlaronK plastic
	Material hinge	Stainless steel
	Brushless motor
	Propulsion type	With drive belt
	Drum cleaning
	Balancing system
	Self-cleaning detergent drawer
	Leak protection
	Leak protection type	Bottom leak sensor, Overfill protection
	Leak protection range	Safer

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Depth	63,6 cm
	Width	59,6 cm
	Height	85 cm
	Weight	80 kg
	Standard door direction	Right
	Glass door
	Color	White
	Appliance placement	Freestanding
	Detachable drain hose
	Detachable supply hose

Energy supply

Energy supply
	Power source
	Power supply type	Power grid
	Cable length	2 m
	Minimum power supply	2100 W

Smart Home controls

Smart Home controls
	Controls via app
	Controlled via Android app
	Controlled via Apple app
	Controlled via Windows app
	Compatible with smartphone / apps

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Second Chance Miele WEC 388 WCS PowerWash & Steam

Review is 9,2 out of 10, based on 38 reviews.

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Excellent machine as you would expect from Miele.

Very happy with it

Nice quiet machine

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Functional features

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Included by default

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Reviews

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Most helpful reviews

Excellent machine as you would expect from Miele.

Very happy with it

Nice quiet machine

Specifications

Product

General features

Functional features

Wash functions

Water and energy consumption

Material quality and security

Physical properties

Energy supply

Smart Home controls

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