Is Miele PFAS-free?
Across 14 graded products, Miele averages B (82/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 11 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Miele C or better, safest first
Miele
IntensiveClear 2.0 Strainer filter for Mastercool F 2xx2 and Kf 2
Cellulose/paper strainer media (typical for mechanical water filters)
Lower PFAS concern; standard strainer filter with no known risk indicators, but Miele offers no transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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IntensiveClear 2.0 Water Filter - Replacement For MasterCool Refrigerators
Activated carbon/ion-exchange media (typical water filter composition)
Lower PFAS concern for standard carbon/ion-exchange filters; Miele's silence on PFAS is typical for the category but leaves openness to verification.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Miele
Mist Ultra Clarity Refrigerator Water Filter
Activated carbon, ion-exchange resin (typical refrigerator filter composition)
Lower-concern option, but Miele provides no public PFAS transparency.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Miele
Refrigerator Water Filter 7134220
Activated carbon filter cartridge
Lower-concern choice; carbon filters are not typical PFAS delivery vectors, but Miele does not disclose materials or testing.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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3M Aqua-Pure Refrigerator In-Line Water Filter AP717
Carbon and ion-exchange resin filter media
Lower-concern choice; standard carbon filter design unlikely to introduce PFAS, but no explicit verification.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
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KWF 1000 Water Filter
activated carbon filtration cartridge
Lower-concern water filter; carbon-based cartridges are unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but Miele offers no explicit PFAS disclosure.
⚠Brand says nothing about PFAS
Miele
Miele Tray
Stainless steel or ceramic (unspecified variant without nonstick coating)
Lower concern, plain cookware tray with no nonstick coating signals minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Genuine Miele Baking Tray HBB 71
Stainless steel baking tray
Lower concern, stainless steel tray with no known PFAS use in this product category.
⚠Risky category by default
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DGG20 Unperforated Steam Oven Pan
Stainless steel unperforated pan for steam oven use
Lower PFAS concern, bare stainless steel steam oven pan with no coating or treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Miele
Genuine Miele Multi-Purpose Tray Hubb 71
Stainless steel tray
Lower PFAS concern; stainless steel tray with no nonstick coating or reported treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Miele
Broiling and Roasting Insert for HUBB
Stainless steel cooking vessel
Lower-concern cookware; stainless steel construction poses minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Perforated Gourmet Baking Tray
Perforated steel baking tray (non-coated)
Lower-concern product, solid steel, no coating, minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Multi-Purpose Tray
Stainless steel tray (no coating specified)
Lower concern, uncoated metal tray with no PFAS-typical features, but verify material before purchase.
⚠Risky category by default
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Round Baking Tray HBF 27-1
Aluminized steel
Lower PFAS concern, uncoated aluminized steel baking tray without nonstick claims.
⚠Risky category by default
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