Miele Washing Machine PWM 908 [EL DP MAR 3 AC 400-480V 50-60Hz] – 8 kg, 400–480 V, Stainless steel

Eight kilograms in a 73 litre drum spinning at 1,600 rpm with a g‑factor of 704 defines how the Miele PWM 908 handles water removal. That extraction level is reflected in residual moisture figures of 48% with a cold rinse and 45% with a hot rinse, directly affecting dryer time in a shipboard laundry.

For a vessel the utility numbers are as important as the load rating. This Little Giants front loader in the Performance Plus range is supplied as PWM 908 [EL DP MAR 3 AC 400-480V 50-60Hz] with Lloyd’s Register approval, specified for offshore installations and approved for shipboard use. The 3~ 480 V 50/60 Hz electrical connection, 5 kW total connected load and 4.8 kW heater rating give the distribution board a clear design point. Specific water consumption on the reference cottons 60 °C cycle is 6.4 l/kg on a cold water connection and 6 l/kg on a hot connection, which equates to 51 litres and 48 litres respectively per full 8 kg load.

Programme duration is 59 minutes with a cold water feed and 49 minutes with cold and hot water connected, so daily throughput can be planned on an hourly basis for a given number of machines. Specific energy consumption is 0.13 kWh/kg on a cold connection and 0.06 kWh/kg on a hot connection, with total figures of 1.05 kW and 0.5 kW per cycle for an 8 kg load. Heat dissipation into the room is listed as 1 MJ/h, which can be added directly into the HVAC calculation for a compact laundry. Tested operating hours of 30,000 suit a duty pattern with multiple cycles per day over many years, and the emission sound pressure level of ≤70 dB(A) re 20 µPa supports placement near accommodation if the layout demands it.

Physically the PWM 908 stands 850 mm high, 605 mm wide and 714 mm deep. The stainless steel front and stainless steel control panel are matched to a damp environment, and the 300 mm diameter door with right-hand hinge opens to 167°, giving clear access for an 8 kg load. One cold and one hot water connection are provided, each via a 1/2" hose with 3/4" threaded union, and the drain pump outlet is DN 22. Net weight is 108 kg with a maximum floor load of 2,820 N; gross dimensions of 940 × 660 × 768 mm and a gross weight of 112 kg help with route planning from quayside to final position. A recycling rate of 95% supports end-of-life documentation where environmental reporting is required.

Build and control

• Maintenance-free synchronous motor
• Stainless steel honeycomb drum with perforated rear panel
• Specified for offshore installations
• Specified and approved for shipboard use
• Independently tested virucidal efficacy
• Verified hygiene performance
• Remaining cycle time display
• Display language switchable at any time
• Detergent empty sensor
• Three-dimensional imbalance monitoring
• Thermal disinfection rinse programme
• EcoSpeed wash rhythm for reduced water use

This unit fits vessels that need fast, repeatable 8 kg cycles with high spin extraction, documented hygiene performance and a compact footprint, such as offshore platforms and ships under close inspection regimes. It is the wrong choice where routine batches are significantly larger than 8 kg, because running many small loads will absorb crew time that a larger-capacity machine could save. Ordered under Miele article number 51908387MAR with material number 11251290 (model PWM 908).