Dishwashers

Miele PFD 101 review

Miele PFD 101

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Has child lock door
  • Has fold down tines
  • Has fan assist drying
  • Has salt dispenser
  • Has Auto Open Door Option Available
  • Average program time is only 47 minutes
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No child lock controls
  • No half load option
  • Very expensive to run
  • Relatively noisy
  • 15A electrical connection

Type

Configuration
Dishwasher type
Freestanding with worktop

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
69%
Washing score
72%
Drying score
67%
Energy efficiency score
58%
Energy use (kWh)
1.37
Water use (L)
14.7
Noise level (dBA)
53
Program time (minutes)
47
Year tested
2025

Energy and sustainability

Energy star rating
4
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
222
Energy star program
Eco
Water star rating
4
Claimed water use (L)
13.1
Reliability score
78%
Satisfaction score
80%
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Germany
Shop Ethical rating
B

Similar models

Similar models
None
Differences
N/A

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Program tested
Medium
Place settings
14
Cutlery (Basket/Tray)
Yes/No
Colour
White
Tap connection
Hot or Cold
Maximum hot water inlet temperature
60 °C
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
85 x 60 x 60
Water inlet pressure (kPa)
50 – 1000
Website
miele.com.au

Cost

Price
$5,496.00
Running cost over 10 years
$2,106.00

Features

Child lock door
Child lock controls
Child lock dispenser
Anti-flood hose
Delay start
Time remaining display
Height adjustable basket
Easy-to-lift top basket
Fold-down plate racks
Fan assisted drying
Salt dispenser
Internal light
Auto-open door
Eco or bio wash
Light or fast wash
Delicates
Pots or intensive wash
Rinse only
Auto or sensor program
Half load
End of wash signal (audible/visual)
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