How to wash wool in the Bosch WAX32M4GB
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Wool · Bosch WAX32M4GB
- Programme
- Wool
- Temperature
- 20C
- Spin
- 400 rpm
- Typical time
- 0:41
Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app
To wash wool on a Bosch WAX32M4GB, select the Wool programme at 20C with a 400 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation. Use a dedicated wool cycle, cool water and a low spin, then dry flat.
The Bosch WAX32M4GB panel with the Wool programme selected, exactly as the Lavo app shows it.
On the machine
- 1Turn the programme dial to Wool.
- 2Set the temperature to 20C and the spin to 400 rpm.
- 3Press Start / Reload. Expect around 0:41.
Why these settings
Wool felts and shrinks with heat and agitation. Keep it cool and gentle, and never tumble dry hot.
The risk: Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation.
The rule worth remembering: Use a dedicated wool cycle, cool water and a low spin, then dry flat.
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Asked at the launderette
What temperature should I wash wool at on a Bosch WAX32M4GB?
Wash wool at 20C using the Wool programme on the Bosch WAX32M4GB. Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation.
What spin speed is safe for wool?
Use 400 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Use a dedicated wool cycle, cool water and a low spin, then dry flat.
Do I need the care label to wash wool?
No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Bosch WAX32M4GB, even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.
What happens if I wash wool too hot?
Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation. That is why the safe setting here is 20C on the Wool programme.