How to wash linen in the Miele PWM 511 Benchmark
Lavo
Linen · Miele Professional PWM 511 [EL DV DD]
- Programme
- Whites
- Temperature
- 30C
- Spin
- 600 rpm
Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app
To wash linen on a Miele PWM 511 Benchmark, select the Whites programme at 30C with a 600 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Linen creases heavily and can shrink slightly on a first hot wash. Wash cool to lukewarm on a gentle cycle and iron while still damp.
On the machine
- 1Turn the Programmes menu on the M Touch Pro display to Whites.
- 2Set the temperature to 30C and the spin to 600 rpm.
- 3Press Start/Stop sensor.
Why these settings
Linen washes well cool but creases heavily, iron it while still damp.
The risk: Linen creases heavily and can shrink slightly on a first hot wash.
The rule worth remembering: Wash cool to lukewarm on a gentle cycle and iron while still damp.
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Asked at the launderette
What temperature should I wash linen at on a Miele PWM 511 Benchmark?
Wash linen at 30C using the Whites programme on the Miele PWM 511 Benchmark. Linen creases heavily and can shrink slightly on a first hot wash.
What spin speed is safe for linen?
Use 600 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash cool to lukewarm on a gentle cycle and iron while still damp.
Do I need the care label to wash linen?
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 linen too hot?
Linen creases heavily and can shrink slightly on a first hot wash. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Whites programme.