You need a buck boost transformer. A new one will set you back $100-$150.
mcmaster.com has them. You can also find used or surplus ones on ebay for
less. Are you absolutely sure you want a Miele? According to Consumer
Reports, their reliability is less than stellar.

"Jeff Dantzler" wrote in message
news:1128277669.21578@yasure...

I am seriously looking at a Miele front load washer.

It uses 208V and you have to buy a $200+ "adaptor" in
order to use it where only 1ph 240V is available.

I have done a good bit of 1ph 240V wiring and still remember
some stuff from my college physics classes.

How would one put such an "adaptor" together that would be
robust, safe, and cheaper than $200 ?

Figure the current would be 30A (to allow using a Miele dryer
at some future date.

Thanks,

Jeff Dantzler