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How to wash linen in the Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK

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Linen · Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK

Programme
Cotton
Temperature
30C
Spin
600 rpm
Typical time
2:50

Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app

To wash linen on a Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK, select the Cotton programme at 30C with a 600 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Linen creases heavily and can shrink slightly on a first hot wash. Wash cool to lukewarm on a gentle cycle and iron while still damp.

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The Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK panel with the Cotton programme selected, exactly as the Lavo app shows it.

On the machine

  1. 1Turn the wash cycle selector knob to Cotton.
  2. 2Set the temperature to 30C and the spin to 600 rpm.
  3. 3Press Start / Pause. Expect around 2:50.

Why these settings

Linen washes well cool but creases heavily, iron it while still damp.

The risk: Linen creases heavily and can shrink slightly on a first hot wash.

The rule worth remembering: Wash cool to lukewarm on a gentle cycle and iron while still damp.

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Asked at the launderette

What temperature should I wash linen at on a Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK?

Wash linen at 30C using the Cotton programme on the Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK. Linen creases heavily and can shrink slightly on a first hot wash.

What spin speed is safe for linen?

Use 600 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash cool to lukewarm on a gentle cycle and iron while still damp.

Do I need the care label to wash linen?

No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK, even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.

What happens if I wash linen too hot?

Linen creases heavily and can shrink slightly on a first hot wash. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Cotton programme.