How to wash cotton in the Hoover H-Wash 300 (H3W 49TE)
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Cotton · Hoover H3W 49TE
- Programme
- Cottons
- Temperature
- 30C
- Spin
- 800 rpm
- Typical time
- 2:30
Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app
To wash cotton on a Hoover H-Wash 300 (H3W 49TE), select the Cottons programme at 30C with a 800 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Cotton shrinks and runs colour when washed too hot. Wash at 30 to 40C and only go hotter for white, heavily soiled loads.
The Hoover H-Wash 300 (H3W 49TE) panel with the Cottons programme selected, exactly as the Lavo app shows it.
On the machine
- 1Turn the programme dial to Cottons.
- 2Set the temperature to 30C and the spin to 800 rpm.
- 3Press Start / Pause. Expect around 2:30.
Why these settings
Cotton is robust and forgiving, the main risk is shrinkage and colour run at high temperatures.
The risk: Cotton shrinks and runs colour when washed too hot.
The rule worth remembering: Wash at 30 to 40C and only go hotter for white, heavily soiled loads.
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Asked at the launderette
What temperature should I wash cotton at on a Hoover H-Wash 300 (H3W 49TE)?
Wash cotton at 30C using the Cottons programme on the Hoover H-Wash 300 (H3W 49TE). Cotton shrinks and runs colour when washed too hot.
What spin speed is safe for cotton?
Use 800 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash at 30 to 40C and only go hotter for white, heavily soiled loads.
Do I need the care label to wash cotton?
No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Hoover H-Wash 300 (H3W 49TE), even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.
What happens if I wash cotton too hot?
Cotton shrinks and runs colour when washed too hot. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Cottons programme.