How to wash denim in the Miele PWM 511 Benchmark
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Denim · Miele Professional PWM 511 [EL DV DD]
- Programme
- Whites
- Temperature
- 30C
- Spin
- 800 rpm
Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app
To wash denim on a Miele PWM 511 Benchmark, select the Whites programme at 30C with a 800 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing. Wash inside out, cold, with like colours, and wash it less often.
On the machine
- 1Turn the Programmes menu on the M Touch Pro display to Whites.
- 2Set the temperature to 30C and the spin to 800 rpm.
- 3Press Start/Stop sensor.
Why these settings
Denim bleeds indigo, wash it inside out, cool, with similar colours.
The risk: Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing.
The rule worth remembering: Wash inside out, cold, with like colours, and wash it less often.
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Asked at the launderette
What temperature should I wash denim at on a Miele PWM 511 Benchmark?
Wash denim at 30C using the Whites programme on the Miele PWM 511 Benchmark. Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing.
What spin speed is safe for denim?
Use 800 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash inside out, cold, with like colours, and wash it less often.
Do I need the care label to wash denim?
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 denim too hot?
Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Whites programme.