Miele@home InfoControl is a simple and convenient device permitting the monitoring of Miele domestic appliances. Washing machines, tumble dryers, refrigeration products, ovens, steam cookers, dishwashers and other future appliances will be supplied either communication-ready, i.e. pre-fitted with an integrated communication module, or able to retrofit such a module at a later stage. With the aid of this module, data broadcast by domestic appliances can be harvested by a Miele@home base unit plugged into the power supply at a socket anywhere in the home. Using wireless technology, the information gathered is then relayed by the base station to a mobile receiver where the programme status and duration, cooking time, operating notes and error messages from up to eight appliances can be displayed.