An Unsatisfactory Wash Result - Miele PWM 514 Operating And Installation Instructions

Problem solving guide

An unsatisfactory wash result

Problem
Liquid detergent does not
give the required result.
Grey, greasy particles
cling to washed laundry.
White residues which look
like powder detergent are
seen on dark textiles after
washing.
Textiles that were very
greasy are not properly
clean.
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Possible cause and remedy
Liquid detergents usually contain no bleaching agents.
They do not remove fruit, coffee and tea stains.
Use a general purpose powder detergent containing a
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bleaching agent.
Add stain removers to compartment  of the detergent

dispenser drawer and fill liquid detergent into a
dispenser ball.
Never put stain removers and liquid detergent together in
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the dispenser drawer.
Insufficient amounts of detergent were used. The laundry
was heavily soiled with grease (oils, ointments).
Use more detergent or liquid detergent with this type of
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soiled laundry.
Before washing the next load, run a 60°C programme
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with liquid detergent but without a load.
The detergent contains compounds (zeolites) to aid water
softening which are not soluble in water. These have ended
up on the laundry.
Try to brush off the residues with a soft brush once the

laundry is dry.
Wash dark textiles using a detergent which contains no

zeolites. Liquid detergents do not usually contain
zeolites.
Select a programme with pre-wash. Use liquid detergent
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for the pre-wash.
Continue to use universal powder detergent for the main
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wash.
The use of heavy-duty detergent is recommended in the
main wash for very heavily soiled work clothing. Please seek
advice from the detergent manufacturer.