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How to wash wool in the Whirlpool FreshCare FFB R849 BSV IT

To wash wool on a Whirlpool FreshCare FFB R849 BSV IT, select the Lana 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
Lana
Temperature
20°C
Spin
600 rpm

On the machine

  1. Turn the programme selector to Lana.
  2. Set the temperature to 20°C.
  3. Set the spin to 600 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 a Whirlpool FreshCare FFB R849 BSV IT?

Wash wool at 20C using the Lana programme on the Whirlpool FreshCare FFB R849 BSV IT. 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 Whirlpool FreshCare FFB R849 BSV IT, 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 Lana programme.

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