How to wash denim in the Miele WWA 120 WCS

To wash denim on a Miele WWA 120 WCS, select the Coton programme at 30C with a 900 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing. Wash inside out, cold, with like colours, and wash it less often.

Last updated November 2026

Programme: Coton
Temperature: 30°C
Spin: 900 rpm

On the machine

Turn the programme selector to Coton.
Set the temperature to 30°C.
Set the spin to 900 rpm.
Add a suitable detergent and press start.

Why these settings

Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing. Wash inside out, cold, with like colours, and wash it less often.

Denim bleeds indigo, wash it inside out, cool, with similar colours.

Common questions

What temperature should I wash denim at on a Miele WWA 120 WCS?

Wash denim at 30C using the Coton programme on the Miele WWA 120 WCS. Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing.

What spin speed is safe for denim?

Use 900 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash inside out, cold, with like colours, and wash it less often.

Do I need the care label to wash denim?

No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Miele WWA 120 WCS, even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.

What happens if I wash denim too hot?

Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Coton programme.

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