Machine guide
Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum)
Every recommendation below comes from the same engine that powers the Lavo app, run against the Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum)'s real programme list, temperature ladder and spin steps.
Checked July 2026, engine data, not copied from a manual
What to wash on it
CottonCottons, 30C, 800 rpmWoolWoollens (hand-washable), 20C, 600 rpmSilkHand wash recommendedCashmereHand wash recommendedLinenCottons, 30C, 600 rpmPolyesterMinimum iron, 30C, 600 rpmDenimDark garments / Denim, 30C, 800 rpmNylonMinimum iron, 30C, 600 rpmAcrylicMinimum iron, 30C, 600 rpmModalMinimum iron, 30C, 600 rpm
The hardware
- Selector
- rotary selector
- Temperatures
- Cold · 20 · 30 · 40 · 50 · 60 · 90
- Spin steps
- 600 · 800 · 900 · 1000 · 1200 · 1400 · 1600 rpm
Programmes
- CottonsEveryday cotton and linen items that can take a hot, vigorous wash
- ECO 40-60The energy reference programme for normally soiled cottons, longer but lower energy
- QuickPowerWashLightly to normally soiled cottons washed and ready in around 49 minutes
- Minimum ironEasy-care synthetics and blends washed gently to reduce creasing
- ShirtsBusiness shirts and blouses with pre-ironing to ease creasing
- DelicatesFine and delicate fabrics that need minimal mechanical action
- Silks (hand-washable)Hand-washable silk and very fine fabrics washed with the gentlest action
- Woollens (hand-washable)Hand-washable wool and wool blends, very gentle agitation to prevent felting
- Express 20Refreshing barely-soiled garments in a 20 minute cycle
- Dark garments / DenimDark and denim items washed to protect colour and finish
- OuterwearTechnical and membrane outdoor garments that need a gentle functional wash
- ProofingRe-proofing technical outdoor fabrics to restore water repellency
- SportswearActivewear and microfibre sports clothing washed gently