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Balay 3TS286BA wash guide

The right programme, temperature and spin for every common fabric on the Balay 3TS286BA, worked out by the same engine that runs the Lavo app.

Last updated November 2026

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The Balay 3TS286BA's programmes

• Algodón: Hard-wearing cotton and linen, up to 8 kg. (up to 90°C, up to 1200 rpm)
• Prelavado: Hard-wearing cotton and linen with a prewash for heavily soiled laundry, up to 8 kg. Split the detergent between the prewash and main wash compartments. (up to 40°C, up to 1200 rpm)
• Rápido: Short programme for normally soiled cotton and linen, up to 5 kg. (up to 40°C, up to 1200 rpm)
• Sintéticos: Synthetic fabrics, up to 4 kg. (up to 40°C, up to 1200 rpm)
• Rápido/Mix: Lightly soiled cotton, linen and synthetics washed together, up to 4 kg. (up to 40°C, up to 1200 rpm)
• Delicados: Washable delicates in silk, viscose and synthetics, up to 2 kg, at most 30 C. Use a delicates or silk detergent and a wash bag for items with hooks or underwires. (up to 30°C, up to 800 rpm)
• Lana: Hand- and machine-washable wool and wool-rich blends, up to 2 kg, at most 30 C. The drum moves gently with long pauses to stop shrinking. Use a wool detergent. (up to 30°C, up to 800 rpm)
• Rápido 15': Short programme for small, lightly soiled loads of cotton and synthetics, up to 2 kg, at most 30 C. (up to 30°C, up to 1200 rpm)
• Aclarado: Rinse with a final spin and drain. (up to 1200 rpm)
• Centrifugado / Desagüe: Spin and drain. Set the spin to 0 to drain only. (up to 1200 rpm)
• Eco 40-60: Cotton and linen marked 40 C to 60 C washed together, up to 8 kg. The machine sets the temperature from the load and it cannot be changed. (up to 40°C, up to 1200 rpm)
• Higiene: Hard-wearing cotton and linen for allergy sufferers or high hygiene needs, up to 6 kg. The set temperature is held through the whole wash, up to 60 C. (up to 60°C, up to 1200 rpm)

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