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How to wash modal in the Siemens iQ500 WG44G209GB

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Modal · Siemens WG44G209GB

Programme
Easy-Care
Temperature
30C
Spin
600 rpm
Typical time
2:28

Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app

To wash modal on a Siemens iQ500 WG44G209GB, select the Easy-Care 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 Siemens iQ500 WG44G209GB panel with the Easy-Care programme selected, exactly as the Lavo app shows it.

On the machine

  1. 1Turn the programme selector to Easy-Care.
  2. 2Set the temperature to 30C and the spin to 600 rpm.
  3. 3Press Start/Reload. Expect around 2:28.

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 Siemens iQ500 WG44G209GB?

Wash modal at 30C using the Easy-Care programme on the Siemens iQ500 WG44G209GB. 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 Siemens iQ500 WG44G209GB, 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 Easy-Care programme.