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

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

On the machine

  1. Turn the programme selector to Pflegeleicht.
  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

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 Miele WWA 120 WPS 8kg Active?

Wash polyester at 30C using the Pflegeleicht programme on the Miele WWA 120 WPS 8kg Active. Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot.

What spin speed is safe for polyester?

Use 600 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 Miele WWA 120 WPS 8kg Active, 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 Pflegeleicht programme.

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