Preparing For Use; Emptying Pockets; Sorting The Laundry; Pre-Treating Stains - Miele PWM 511 Operating And Installation Instructions

Preparing for use

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Emptying pockets

Empty all pockets.
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 Damage due to foreign objects.
Nails, coins, paper clips, and so on can cause damage to garments
and components in the machine.
Check the laundry before washing and remove any foreign objects.

Sorting the laundry

Sort the laundry by colour and by care label.
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Pre-treating stains

Clean badly soiled areas and stains on the textiles before washing.
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Spillages should be carefully dabbed off using a soft, colourfast
cloth.
 Damage due to solvent-based cleaning agents. Cleaning agents
containing benzine, stain remover, etc., can damage plastic parts.
When pre-treating garments, make sure that any plastic parts (e.g.
buttons) do not come into contact with cleaning agent.
 Risk of explosion due to solvent-based cleaning agents. If
solvent-based cleaning agents are used, an explosive mixture can
form. Never use solvent-based cleaning agents in the washing
machine.

General tips

- Do not wash any items in this machine which are specified by the
manufacturer as not washable on the care label ( symbol).
- Curtains: remove lead weights first or place in a laundry bag.
- Remove or sew in any loose underwiring in bras or shirt collar
stiffeners.
- Turn garments inside out, if recommended by the manufacturer.
- Close any zips and Velcro fasteners before washing.
- Fasten duvet covers and pillow cases to prevent small items from
being rolled up inside them.