How to wash wool in the Arçelik 11140 MXA

To wash wool on an Arçelik 11140 MXA, select the Hassas / Yünlü / Elde Yıkama (Delicates / Wool / Hand Wash) programme at 20C with a 600 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: Hassas / Yünlü / Elde Yıkama (Delicates / Wool / Hand Wash)
Temperature: 20°C
Spin: 600 rpm

On the machine

Turn the programme selector to Hassas / Yünlü / Elde Yıkama (Delicates / Wool / Hand Wash).
Set the temperature to 20°C.
Set the spin to 600 rpm.
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 Arçelik 11140 MXA?

Wash wool at 20C using the Hassas / Yünlü / Elde Yıkama (Delicates / Wool / Hand Wash) programme on the Arçelik 11140 MXA. Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation.

What spin speed is safe for wool?

Use 600 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 Arçelik 11140 MXA, 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 Hassas / Yünlü / Elde Yıkama (Delicates / Wool / Hand Wash) programme.

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