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How to wash denim in the Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum)

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Denim · Miele WSI863 WCS

Programme
Dark garments / Denim
Temperature
30C
Spin
800 rpm
Typical time
1:16

Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app

To wash denim on a Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum), select the Dark garments / Denim programme at 30C with a 800 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing. Wash inside out, cold, with like colours, and wash it less often.

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The Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum) panel with the Dark garments / Denim programme selected, exactly as the Lavo app shows it.

On the machine

  1. 1Turn the rotary selector to Dark garments / Denim.
  2. 2Set the temperature to 30C and the spin to 800 rpm.
  3. 3Press Start/Add laundry. Expect around 1:16.

Why these settings

Denim bleeds indigo, wash it inside out, cool, with similar colours.

The risk: Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing.

The rule worth remembering: Wash inside out, cold, with like colours, and wash it less often.

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What temperature should I wash denim at on a Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum)?

Wash denim at 30C using the Dark garments / Denim programme on the Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum). Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing.

What spin speed is safe for denim?

Use 800 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash inside out, cold, with like colours, and wash it less often.

Do I need the care label to wash denim?

No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum), even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.

What happens if I wash denim too hot?

Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Dark garments / Denim programme.