How to wash modal in the Bomann WA 7188

To wash modal on a Bomann WA 7188, select the Feinwäsche programme at 30C with a 400 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Modal stretches and loses shape when washed warm or spun hard. Wash cool on a gentle cycle with a low spin to keep its shape.

Last updated November 2026

Programme: Feinwäsche
Temperature: 30°C
Spin: 400 rpm

On the machine

Turn the programme selector to Feinwäsche.
Set the temperature to 30°C.
Set the spin to 400 rpm.
Add a suitable detergent and press start.

Why these settings

Modal stretches and loses shape when washed warm or spun hard. Wash cool on a gentle cycle with a low spin to keep its shape.

Modal is a soft viscose type fibre, wash cool and gentle to keep its shape.

Common questions

What temperature should I wash modal at on a Bomann WA 7188?

Wash modal at 30C using the Feinwäsche programme on the Bomann WA 7188. Modal stretches and loses shape when washed warm or spun hard.

What spin speed is safe for modal?

Use 400 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash cool on a gentle cycle with a low spin to keep its shape.

Do I need the care label to wash modal?

No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Bomann WA 7188, even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.

What happens if I wash modal too hot?

Modal stretches and loses shape when washed warm or spun hard. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Feinwäsche programme.

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