Brand: Miele
Category: Washing Machine
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for PW 5065
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:42 p.m.
Warranty Information
Contact Miele for warranty details. Improper use or repairs may void warranty.
Using the washer
1. Sort the laundry: Empty all pockets, pre-treat stains, and sort by fabric type and color.
2. Load the laundry: Open the drum door, load laundry loosely, and close the door. Avoid overloading.
3. Select a program: Use the program selector and display to choose a wash program, temperature, and spin speed.
4. Adding detergent: Pull out the dispenser drawer and add the correct amount of detergent for the main wash and pre-wash if needed.
5. Starting a program: Press the "Start" button. The "Start" indicator lights up.
6. At the end of a program: "Anti-crease" and "End" flash. Press "Door" to open, remove laundry, check seal and drum, then turn selector to "Finish" and close door.
Canceling a program
Turn the program selector to "End". The washer drains and cancels the program.
Changing a program
Program changes are not possible after starting. Cancel the current program first.
Adding/removing laundry
Interrupt some programs by pressing "Door". Add or remove laundry, then close the door. The program continues automatically.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The washer does not start. | The power plug is not plugged in. | Plug in the power plug. |
| The fuse has tripped or a circuit breaker has tripped. | Check the fuse or circuit breaker. | |
| The door is not closed properly. | Close the door securely. The "Door" indicator must light up. | |
| A program has not been selected. | Select a program. | |
| The "Start" button has not been pressed. | Press the "Start" button. | |
| Delay start is activated. | Wait until the delay start time has elapsed or cancel the delay start. | |
| The washer does not fill with water. | The water tap is turned off. | Turn on the water tap. |
| The intake hose is kinked or blocked. | Straighten the intake hose. Clean the intake hose filter. | |
| The water pressure is too low. | Check the water pressure. Consult a plumber if necessary. | |
| The washer does not drain. | The drain hose is kinked or blocked. | Straighten the drain hose. Clean the drain hose filter. |
| The drain pump filter is blocked. | Clean the drain pump filter. | |
| Excessive foam. | Too much detergent has been used. | Use less detergent. Run a rinse cycle. |
| Non-foaming detergent has not been used. | Use detergent recommended by Miele. | |
| The laundry is not clean. | The program was too short or the temperature too low. | Select a longer program or a higher temperature. |
| The load is too large. | Reduce the load size. | |
| Not enough detergent was used. | Use more detergent. | |
| Stains were not pre-treated. | Pre-treat stubborn stains. | |
| Foreign objects in the drum. | Check and remove foreign objects. | |
| The washer vibrates or is noisy during spinning. | The washer is not level. | Level the washer. |
| Shipping struts have not been removed. | Remove the shipping struts. | |
| The load is not balanced. | Distribute the load evenly. Avoid washing single heavy items. | |
| The door cannot be opened. | The program is still running or has not finished. | Wait until the "End" indicator appears. |
| The water temperature is too high (over 130°F / 55°C). | Wait until the water has cooled down. | |
| The water level is too high. | Run a "Drain/Spin" program. | |
| The program is locked (coin-operated machines). | Cancel the program or wait for it to finish. |