A programme intended for machine-washable wool can use gentler movement and longer pauses than an ordinary cotton cycle. Continuous tumbling is not the measure of whether that particular programme is working correctly.
Understanding this situation
Wool can react badly to an unsuitable combination of movement, moisture and temperature. The programme therefore needs to be considered alongside the garment's wash permission, detergent advice and stated load limit. An item marked for hand washing or dry cleaning is not automatically suitable simply because a washer has a wool position.
A useful next step
Compare the observed pauses with the manual and avoid advancing the programme to force extra movement. If the display reports an error or the programme never progresses, record that separately. Keep the garment label and selected wool settings available when asking about damage or an unexpectedly changed result; do not use a vigorous cycle as a test.
Manuals and supporting guidance
Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.