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Machine guide

Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK

Every recommendation below comes from the same engine that powers the Lavo app, run against the Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK's real programme list, temperature ladder and spin steps.

Checked July 2026, engine data, not copied from a manual

HotpointAnti Stain 40°Full Load45 min30 minWhiteDuvet20°CMixedEco 40-60CottonSyntheticsDelicatesWoolAnti AllergySpin & DrainRinse & SpinBaby♛♛⧗2:50✲Temp.40°Spin1400DelayhKey Lock⚷Extra Rinse≈EXTRATOUCHRapid OptionSteam Hygiene9kg

What to wash on it

CottonCotton, 30C, 800 rpmWoolWool, 20C, 600 rpmSilkHand wash recommendedCashmereHand wash recommendedLinenCotton, 30C, 600 rpmPolyesterSynthetics, 30C, 600 rpmDenimCotton, 30C, 800 rpmNylonSynthetics, 30C, 600 rpmAcrylicSynthetics, 30C, 600 rpmModalSynthetics, 30C, 600 rpm

The hardware

Selector
wash cycle selector knob
Temperatures
20 · 30 · 40 · 60 · 90
Spin steps
600 · 800 · 1000 · 1200 · 1400 rpm

Programmes

  • CottonEveryday and heavily soiled durable cottons such as towels, sheets, bedding and sturdy whites or colours
  • Eco 40-60Energy and water efficient wash for normally soiled cottons, the EU Ecodesign reference cycle
  • Eco CottonWater and energy saving wash for lightly to normally soiled cotton loads
  • SyntheticsSynthetic and easy-care mixed-fibre garments that crease easily and need a gentler action
  • DelicatesFine and lightly soiled delicate fabrics needing low agitation and a slow spin
  • WoolWool and hand-wash marked items needing very gentle, low-agitation drum action
  • WhiteHeavily soiled durable white cottons needing a hot, thorough deep clean
  • Anti AllergyHigh temperature hygiene wash that removes allergens, dust mites and bacteria for sensitive skin
  • Anti Stain 40A one-hour 40 degree wash that lifts common everyday stains without pre-treatment
  • 20°CCold-water energy-saving wash for lightly soiled, colour-safe and dark loads
  • DuvetBulky items such as single duvets, pillows and large bedding that need room to move
  • Rapid 30'Small, lightly soiled loads that need a quick freshen-up in about 30 minutes
  • Full Load 45'A full load of lightly to normally soiled mixed laundry refreshed in around 45 minutes
  • BabyThorough, hygienic wash with extra rinses for babies' clothing and items needing extra care
  • Rinse & SpinAn extra rinse followed by a spin, for already-washed or hand-washed items, no detergent
  • Spin & DrainDrains the water and spins the load on its own, no wash