How to wash silk in the Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum)
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Silk · Miele WSI863 WCS
- Recommendation
- Hand wash recommended
Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app
Silk is safest hand washed in cool water rather than put through a Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum). Silk loses its sheen and weakens with heat, strong spin and harsh detergent. Hand wash or use a delicates cycle in cool water with a gentle detergent.
Why these settings
Silk is a delicate protein fibre. It is safest hand washed in cool water, machine heat and spin can damage it.
The risk: Silk loses its sheen and weakens with heat, strong spin and harsh detergent.
The rule worth remembering: Hand wash or use a delicates cycle in cool water with a gentle detergent.
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Asked at the launderette
What temperature should I wash silk at on a Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum)?
Silk should not go through a hot machine wash on the Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum). Hand wash or use a delicates cycle in cool water with a gentle detergent.
What spin speed is safe for silk?
Do not use a high machine spin on silk. Press the water out gently instead of wringing.
Do I need the care label to wash silk?
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 silk too hot?
Silk loses its sheen and weakens with heat, strong spin and harsh detergent. That is why the safe setting here is hand wash or use a delicates cycle in cool water with a gentle detergent..