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

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Modal · Miele WSI863 WCS

Programme
Minimum iron
Temperature
30C
Spin
600 rpm
Typical time
1:49

Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app

To wash modal on a Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum), select the Minimum iron programme at 30C with a 600 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Modal stretches and loses shape when washed warm or spun hard. Wash cool on a gentle cycle with a low spin to keep its shape.

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The Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum) panel with the Minimum iron programme selected, exactly as the Lavo app shows it.

On the machine

  1. 1Turn the rotary selector to Minimum iron.
  2. 2Set the temperature to 30C and the spin to 600 rpm.
  3. 3Press Start/Add laundry. Expect around 1:49.

Why these settings

Modal is a soft viscose type fibre, wash cool and gentle to keep its shape.

The risk: Modal stretches and loses shape when washed warm or spun hard.

The rule worth remembering: Wash cool on a gentle cycle with a low spin to keep its shape.

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Asked at the launderette

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

Wash modal at 30C using the Minimum iron programme on the Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum). Modal stretches and loses shape when washed warm or spun hard.

What spin speed is safe for modal?

Use 600 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash cool on a gentle cycle with a low spin to keep its shape.

Do I need the care label to wash modal?

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 modal too hot?

Modal stretches and loses shape when washed warm or spun hard. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Minimum iron programme.