Machine guide
Miele PWM 511 Benchmark
Every recommendation below comes from the same engine that powers the Lavo app, run against the Miele PWM 511 Benchmark's real programme list, temperature ladder and spin steps.
Checked July 2026, engine data, not copied from a manual
What to wash on it
The hardware
- Selector
- Programmes menu on the M Touch Pro display
- Temperatures
- 30 · 40 · 50 · 60 · 70 · 80 · 90
- Spin steps
- 400 · 500 · 600 · 700 · 800 · 900 · 1000 · 1100 rpm
Programmes
- WhitesCotton, linen and mixed fibre fabrics such as white bed linen and towelling, washed hot
- Coloured itemsNormally soiled cotton, linen and mixed fibre coloureds, e.g. bed linen and towelling
- Colours intensiveHeavily soiled cotton, linen or mixed fibre coloureds needing a stronger main wash
- Colours Eco shortLightly soiled cotton, linen and mixed fibre coloureds, shortest standard wash with a 5 minute main wash
- Colours EcoEnergy and water saving wash for lightly soiled coloured cottons (Eco programme package)
- Minimum ironNormally soiled synthetic and mixed fibre fabrics, reduced creasing
- DelicatesSynthetic and artificial fibre delicate fabrics on a gentle wash rhythm
- ShirtsShirts and blouses made of cotton and mixed fibre
- WoollensMachine washable woollens and wool mixtures with a woollens care label, very gentle rhythm
- Handwash. woollensWashable woollens and wool mixtures needing extra gentle handwash care
- OuterwearPolyamide and membrane outdoor items
- Down jacketsDown-filled items such as padded jackets and duvets
- SportswearShirts and trousers made from synthetic or mixed fibres
- Minimum iron EcoLightly soiled synthetic and mixed fibre fabrics on a low energy eco cycle
- StarchStarching freshly laundered items such as table cloths, serviettes and workwear
- Separate rinseItems which only need to be rinsed and spun
- SpinItems already washed that only need spinning
- Clean machineEmpty hot maintenance wash to clean and hygienically refresh the drum