How to wash acrylic in the Miele PWM 511 Benchmark
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Acrylic · Miele Professional PWM 511 [EL DV DD]
- Programme
- Minimum iron
- Temperature
- 30C
- Spin
- 600 rpm
- Typical time
- 0:50
Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app
To wash acrylic on a Miele PWM 511 Benchmark, select the Minimum iron programme at 30C with a 600 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat. Wash cool, inside out, on a gentle cycle and dry flat.
The Miele PWM 511 Benchmark panel with the Minimum iron programme selected, exactly as the Lavo app shows it.
On the machine
- 1Turn the Programmes menu on the M Touch Pro display to Minimum iron.
- 2Set the temperature to 30C and the spin to 600 rpm.
- 3Press Start/Stop sensor. Expect around 0:50.
Why these settings
Acrylic pills easily, wash cool inside out on a gentle cycle.
The risk: Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat.
The rule worth remembering: Wash cool, inside out, on a gentle cycle and dry flat.
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Asked at the launderette
What temperature should I wash acrylic at on a Miele PWM 511 Benchmark?
Wash acrylic at 30C using the Minimum iron programme on the Miele PWM 511 Benchmark. Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat.
What spin speed is safe for acrylic?
Use 600 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash cool, inside out, on a gentle cycle and dry flat.
Do I need the care label to wash acrylic?
No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Miele PWM 511 Benchmark, even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.
What happens if I wash acrylic too hot?
Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Minimum iron programme.