I think it is a given that high-end gear has lower quality as a rule. They have lower volume and hence, less motivation and budget to fix things. Our Wolf cooktop has had three service calls and it still doesn't light properly and makes annoying sound when set to medium temps. Our Thermador fridge has a door shield which has gone bad and they know that it does that on every unit and recommend taking it out altogether. And don't ask about all of our grief with our Subzero and Bosch units.
That said, Miele's claim to fame is reliability and hence my annoyance that it is not delivering.
That said, Miele's claim to fame is reliability and hence my annoyance that it is not delivering.