How to wash wool in the Bosch WGB256A1GB

To wash wool on a Bosch WGB256A1GB, select the Wool 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 October 2026

Programme: Wool
Temperature: 20°C
Spin: 400 rpm
Wash type: Wool
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On the machine

Turn the dial to Wool.
Set the temperature to 20°C (Temperature).
Set the spin to 400 rpm (Spin Speed).
Add a suitable detergent and press Start / Reload.

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 a Bosch WGB256A1GB?

Wash wool at 20C using the Wool programme on the Bosch WGB256A1GB. 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 Bosch WGB256A1GB, 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 Wool programme.

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