A family member has the Miele version as it complimented the other appliances in her new kitchen. It too has developed a fault, and has not been used for a long time. I once rented a house that had an AEG unit installed, but never touched it. They require loads of maintenance by someone who knows what they are doing and are not a suitable product for beginners. I hope they have lost their popularity. Given our improved warranty laws, I would not sell these products. While lack of service or proper maintenance can be blamed on the demise of these units, an astute owner could make a case that they should last a reasonable time and be able to produce a reasonable duty of service. If they are breaking down after a 2-3 years, while ovens, and microwaves are lasting 10+ years, the expected life should be at least 5 years before any major repair. As a side note, out of warranty does not apply. When push comes to shove, warranty claims can be made regardless of date of purchase, as products are expected to last a reasonable amount of time. I have pushed this envelope hard and the manufacturers have complied, even though the first words they said was, out of warranty. If you know what you are talking about, they will submit to logic and reasonable claims.
