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How to wash wool in the AEG LR8E70480

To wash wool on an AEG LR8E70480, select the Wolle programme at 20C with a 400 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation. Use a dedicated wool cycle, cool water and a low spin, then dry flat.

Last updated November 2026

Programme
Wolle
Temperature
20°C
Spin
400 rpm

On the machine

  1. Turn the programme selector to Wolle.
  2. Set the temperature to 20°C.
  3. Set the spin to 400 rpm.
  4. Add a suitable detergent and press start.

Why these settings

Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation. Use a dedicated wool cycle, cool water and a low spin, then dry flat.

Wool felts and shrinks with heat and agitation. Keep it cool and gentle, and never tumble dry hot.

Common questions

What temperature should I wash wool at on an AEG LR8E70480?

Wash wool at 20C using the Wolle programme on the AEG LR8E70480. Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation.

What spin speed is safe for wool?

Use 400 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Use a dedicated wool cycle, cool water and a low spin, then dry flat.

Do I need the care label to wash wool?

No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your AEG LR8E70480, even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.

What happens if I wash wool too hot?

Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation. That is why the safe setting here is 20C on the Wolle programme.

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Other fabrics on the AEG LR8E70480

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