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How to wash denim in the Miele WWA 120 WPS 8kg Active

To wash denim on a Miele WWA 120 WPS 8kg Active, select the Baumwolle programme at 30C with a 600 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
Baumwolle
Temperature
30°C
Spin
600 rpm

On the machine

  1. Turn the programme selector to Baumwolle.
  2. Set the temperature to 30°C.
  3. Set the spin to 600 rpm.
  4. 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 WPS 8kg Active?

Wash denim at 30C using the Baumwolle programme on the Miele WWA 120 WPS 8kg Active. Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing.

What spin speed is safe for denim?

Use 600 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 WPS 8kg Active, 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 Baumwolle programme.

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