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How to wash polyester in the Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK

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Polyester · Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK

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

Checked July 2026 · same engine as the app

To wash polyester on a Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK, select the Synthetics programme at 30C with a 600 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot. Wash at 30C, turn inside out, and skip high heat in the dryer.

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The Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK 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

Polyester is easy care but holds odour and is heat sensitive, wash cool to avoid setting smells.

The risk: Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot.

The rule worth remembering: Wash at 30C, turn inside out, and skip high heat in the dryer.

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Asked at the launderette

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

Wash polyester at 30C using the Synthetics programme on the Hotpoint NSWA 946 WW UK. Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot.

What spin speed is safe for polyester?

Use 600 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash at 30C, turn inside out, and skip high heat in the dryer.

Do I need the care label to wash polyester?

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 polyester too hot?

Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Synthetics programme.