Machine guide
Hoover H-Wash 300 (H3W 49TE)
Every recommendation below comes from the same engine that powers the Lavo app, run against the Hoover H-Wash 300 (H3W 49TE)'s real programme list, temperature ladder and spin steps.
Checked July 2026, engine data, not copied from a manual
What to wash on it
The hardware
- Selector
- programme dial
- Temperatures
- 20 · 30 · 40 · 60 · 90
- Spin steps
- 400 · 600 · 800 · 1000 · 1200 · 1400 rpm
Programmes
- CottonsEveryday cotton loads, towels and bed linen. Resistant cottons can take a hot wash and full spin; colours at 40.
- Cotton Care 59'Faster cotton wash at medium temperature for medium-soiled loads. Fill the drum only halfway for best results.
- ECO 40-60The energy-label reference programme. Washes normally soiled cottons declared washable at 40 or 60 in the same cycle, with the lowest energy and water use.
- 20°CCold wash for lightly soiled mixed loads of cottons, synthetics and colours together, saving energy.
- MixedMixed loads of cottons and synthetics with light to normal soiling.
- Rapid Care 14'/30'/44'Three quick washes (14, 30 or 44 minutes) for small, lightly soiled loads that need freshening fast.
- DelicatesSlow, gentle wash with reduced spin for fragile fabrics such as lingerie and fine synthetics.
- Wool & Hand WashGentle, low-agitation wash for machine-washable wool, silk and items marked hand wash only, to prevent shrinking.
- Dark ColoursDark and black garments, washed cool to protect colour and reduce fading.
- SportsActivewear and technical fabrics, gentle on stretch fibres while removing odour.
- Allergy Care 60°Anti-allergen hygiene cycle that holds 60 longer and adds an extra rinse to remove allergens and bacteria. Good for bedding and baby items.
- Cottons + PreHeavily soiled cottons that benefit from a pre-wash phase before the main cycle.
- RinseExtra rinse only, with no main wash. Useful after hand washing or for sensitive skin.
- Drain & SpinDrains the water and spins the load with no wash, with selectable spin speed.