High-grade materials and Miele’s proverbial quality set industry standards. A second pane of glass provides a flush finish with the high-quality door, making the appliance easy to clean. The patented honeycomb drum, a symbol of high-quality laundry care, is situated behind the door. The door is easy to open by first pressing the “Door” button to unlock it and then grasping the concealed recess, which runs around the door, at the most convenient point. Thanks to the centered, inclined fascia design and a combination of local-language graphics and fabric-related program designations, users can easily select the right program.