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How to wash acrylic in the Indesit Push&Go BWE 111496X (11kg, 1400rpm)

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Acrylic · Indesit BWE 111496X WV UK

Programme
Synthetics
Temperature
30C
Spin
600 rpm
Typical time
2:55

Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app

To wash acrylic on an Indesit Push&Go BWE 111496X (11kg, 1400rpm), select the Synthetics programme at 30C with a 600 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat. Wash cool, inside out, on a gentle cycle and dry flat.

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The Indesit Push&Go BWE 111496X (11kg, 1400rpm) panel with the Synthetics programme selected, exactly as the Lavo app shows it.

On the machine

  1. 1Turn the wash cycle selector knob to Synthetics.
  2. 2Set the temperature to 30C and the spin to 600 rpm.
  3. 3Press Start / Pause. Expect around 2:55.

Why these settings

Acrylic pills easily, wash cool inside out on a gentle cycle.

The risk: Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat.

The rule worth remembering: Wash cool, inside out, on a gentle cycle and dry flat.

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Asked at the launderette

What temperature should I wash acrylic at on an Indesit Push&Go BWE 111496X (11kg, 1400rpm)?

Wash acrylic at 30C using the Synthetics programme on the Indesit Push&Go BWE 111496X (11kg, 1400rpm). Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat.

What spin speed is safe for acrylic?

Use 600 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash cool, inside out, on a gentle cycle and dry flat.

Do I need the care label to wash acrylic?

No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Indesit Push&Go BWE 111496X (11kg, 1400rpm), even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.

What happens if I wash acrylic too hot?

Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Synthetics programme.