Brand: Miele
Category: Washing Machine
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for PW 6055
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:26 p.m.
Warranty Information
Warranty details are not provided in this section of the manual.
Brief instructions
The headings numbered 1, 2, 3, ... show the operating sequence and can be used as brief instructions.
1 Sort the laundry
- Empty all pockets.
- Foreign objects (e.g. nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause damage to garments and components in the machine.
- Removing marks: Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should be removed as soon as possible. Spillages should be carefully dabbed off using a soft colourfast cloth. Do not rub! Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated with liquid detergent, stain removers etc., following the manufacturer's instructions.
- Sort the laundry by colour and by care label.
- Dark textiles often contain excess dye and should be washed separately several times. Always wash whites and coloureds separately.
- Curtains: Remove lead weights first or place in a laundry bag.
- Underwiring and collar stiffeners: Any loose wiring in bras, shirt collar stiffeners, etc. should be removed or sewn in.
- Knitted garments, trousers and jeans, T-shirts and sweat shirts: Turn inside out, if recommended by the manufacturer.
- Close any zips, fasten hooks and eyes etc. before washing.
- Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent small items from being rolled up inside them.
- Do not wash any items specified as not washable on the care label.
2 Load the drum
- Press the door opening button and open the drum door.
- Unfold the laundry and load loosely in the drum. Mixing large and small items gives better wash results and helps distribute the load evenly during spinning.
- The most efficient use of energy and water is achieved when a full load is washed. However, do not overload as this causes creases and reduces cleaning efficiency.
- Shut the door with a gentle swing. Make sure that no garments are caught between the drum door and seal.
3 Select a language
- Select the language you want.
4 Select a programme
- Select a programme from the Programme selection menu.
- If Pre-wash is available for the programme, select it if wished.
5 Add detergent
- Take the level of soiling and water hardness into account. It is important to dispense the correct amount.
- Too little detergent results in: Laundry not getting properly clean, greasy particles clinging to the laundry, limescale deposits on the heater elements.
- Too much detergent results in: Excessive foam causing poor wash, rinse and spin results, a burden to the environment.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| What to do, if... | Possible cause | Solution |
| The programme does not start | The Start button is not pressed. | Press the Start button. |
| The door is not closed correctly. | Close the door until it locks into place. | |
| The water tap is not open. | Open the water tap. | |
| The programme has not been selected. | Select a programme. | |
| Delay start is activated. | Wait for the delay start time to expire or cancel the delay start. | |
| The lock is activated. | Cancel the lock. | |
| General problems | An unsatisfactory wash result | See "An unsatisfactory wash result". |
| The machine is not earthed. | Have the household wiring system checked by a qualified electrician. | |
| The detergent drawer is dirty. | Clean the detergent drawer. | |
| The machine is not properly levelled. | Level the machine. | |
| Transit bars have not been removed. | Remove the transit bars. | |
| Foreign objects in the drum. | Check the drum for foreign objects. | |
| Too much or too little detergent used. | Adjust the amount of detergent. | |
| Incorrect programme selected. | Select the correct programme. | |
| Wash-care label instructions not followed. | Follow the wash-care label instructions. | |
| Water hardness too high. | Use a water softener or more detergent. | |
| Overloading the machine. | Reduce the load size. | |
| Drum door cannot be opened. | See "The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the O button". | |
| The drum door cannot be opened by pressing the O button | The programme has not finished. | Wait until the programme has finished and the door lock symbol is no longer lit. |
| The temperature in the drum is too high. | Wait until the drum has cooled down. The door will unlock automatically. | |
| The machine is not supplied with water or the water has not been drained. | Check the water supply and the drain. | |
| Power failure. | See "Opening the drum door in the event of a blocked drain outlet and/or power failure". |