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

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Wool · Miele WSI863 WCS

Programme
Woollens (hand-washable)
Temperature
20C
Spin
600 rpm
Typical time
0:39

Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app

To wash wool on a Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum), select the Woollens (hand-washable) programme at 20C with a 600 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.

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The Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum) panel with the Woollens (hand-washable) programme selected, exactly as the Lavo app shows it.

On the machine

  1. 1Turn the rotary selector to Woollens (hand-washable).
  2. 2Set the temperature to 20C and the spin to 600 rpm.
  3. 3Press Start/Add laundry. Expect around 0:39.

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

Wash wool at 20C using the Woollens (hand-washable) programme on the Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum). Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation.

What spin speed is safe for wool?

Use 600 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 Miele W1 WSI863 (honeycomb drum), 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 Woollens (hand-washable) programme.