How to wash nylon in the Miele PWM 511 Benchmark
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Nylon · 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 nylon 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. Nylon weakens and can shine or scorch under high heat. Wash cool on a synthetics cycle and air dry rather than tumble hot.
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
Nylon is strong but heat sensitive, wash cool and avoid high spin to protect the fibres.
The risk: Nylon weakens and can shine or scorch under high heat.
The rule worth remembering: Wash cool on a synthetics cycle and air dry rather than tumble hot.
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Asked at the launderette
What temperature should I wash nylon at on a Miele PWM 511 Benchmark?
Wash nylon at 30C using the Minimum iron programme on the Miele PWM 511 Benchmark. Nylon weakens and can shine or scorch under high heat.
What spin speed is safe for nylon?
Use 600 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash cool on a synthetics cycle and air dry rather than tumble hot.
Do I need the care label to wash nylon?
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 nylon too hot?
Nylon weakens and can shine or scorch under high heat. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Minimum iron programme.