How to wash polyester in the Bomann WA 7188

To wash polyester on a Bomann WA 7188, select the Sportwäsche programme at 30C with a 400 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot. Wash at 30C, turn inside out, and skip high heat in the dryer.

Last updated November 2026

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

On the machine

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

Why these settings

Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot. Wash at 30C, turn inside out, and skip high heat in the dryer.

Polyester is easy care but holds odour and is heat sensitive, wash cool to avoid setting smells.

Common questions

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

Wash polyester at 30C using the Sportwäsche programme on the Bomann WA 7188. Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot.

What spin speed is safe for polyester?

Use 400 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash at 30C, turn inside out, and skip high heat in the dryer.

Do I need the care label to wash polyester?

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 polyester too hot?

Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Sportwäsche programme.

Polyester on other machines

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