Miele PW 5065 Adding detergent, Too little detergent may cause, Too much detergent may cause

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Using the washer

4. Adding detergent

Use detergent according to the laundry soiling and water hardness.

Too little detergent may cause:

ineffective cleaning of laundry; fabrics may become gray and stiff over time.

grease stains on the laundry.

hard water deposits on the heating element.

Too much detergent may cause:

oversudsing with minimal drum movement; poor wash, rinse and spin results.

higher environmental burden.

See "Detergent" for more information.

^Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and add detergent.

j= Detergent for the main wash

i= Only add detergent (1/4 of the total recommended amount of detergent) to this compartment for the pre-wash.

§= Fabric softener or liquid starch.

^Close the detergent dispenser drawer.

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Contents Operating manual Washer Contents Important Safety Instructions Technical SafetyUse Using accessories ChildrenGuide to the washer Control panelDisplay with -, OK and + buttons Door buttonTemperature conversions Celsius Fahrenheit Display+ buttons OK buttonBefore using for the first time Setting time of dayReminder of the shipping struts First washUsing the washer Sort the laundryGeneral tips Load the laundry Close the drum doorDelay Start Select a programPre-wash Adding detergent Too little detergent may causeToo much detergent may cause Starting a program At the end of a programCoin mechanism Remove the laundryCanceling a program Adjusting the temperatureAdjusting the spin speed Changing a programAdding/removing laundry during a wash program Drum door cannot be opened ifProgram guide Bed linen 60C to 40C 140F to 104F Curtains 40C to cold 104C to coldDenim 40C to cold 104C to cold Dark garments 40C to cold 104C to coldSpecial programs Quick wash 40C 104F Shirts 60C to 40C 140F to 104FStarch Pillows 95C to 40C 203F to 104FProofing 40C to 30C 104F to 86F Do not use agents containing paraffinExtra Rinse Intensive Wash 60C to 40C 140F to 104F Flour 95C to 40C 203F to 104FGrease and fat 95C to 40C 203F to 104F Towels short 40C 104FTowels + 60C to 40C 140F to 104F Capes 30C 86FChem. Therm. Dis min 60C 140F HygieneProgram sequence Main wash Rinse SpinSymbols Special features in the program sequence Anti-creaseSelecting a spin speed Delay Start Setting the delay startStarting the delay start Changing the delay startDetergent Water hardnessWater softener Normal soilingFabric softener, liquid starch Dye removers / Fabric dyesCleaning and Care Cleaning the washerCleaning the detergent drawer Cleaning the inlet hose filter Cleaning the inlet hose filtersCleaning the filter in the inlet valve Frequently asked questions Wash program cannot be startedDisplay shows a fault message Display message Possible cause SolutionGeneral problems with the washer Poor wash results Door will not open when the Door button is pressed Remove the tool Open the lint trap doorMachines with a drain pump Remove the lint trap lid Open the drum doorMachines with a drain valve Changing the light bulb After sales service PC UpdateOptional accessories RepairsPage Installation Instructions Installation Front viewRear view Installation site InstallationRemoving the shipping struts Do not lift the washer by the drum doorInstallation Pull the shipping strut out Pull out the shipping strut outInstalling the shipping struts Leveling the washer Washer/ Dryer Stack Installation on a base Reinstallation of the machine lidCoin mechanism HeightMaintenance Water connectionCold water connection Extension hosesHot water connection Drainage Drain valveDrain pump Electrical connection Technical Data Help to protect the environment Disposal of the packing materialsDisposal of an old appliance Menu Settings J To adjust standard settings Settings J Accessing the Settings JLeaving the Settings menu Language JTime of day Display contrastDisplay brightness Selecting the clock displayNot in current prog. factory default StandbyMemory Menu Settings Supervisor level Entering the codeSupervisor level Auto load controlMain wash water Rinse water Low Water PressureCottons water level Minimum Iron water levelMinimum Iron duration Special programs listPre-wash Cottons rinsesLeaving the Settings menu Minimum Iron rinsesExternal dosage Pre-rinse CottonsAlteration rights reserved