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Bush BWM81400 8kg 1400 (Argos) wash guide
The right programme, temperature and spin for every common fabric on the Bush BWM81400 8kg 1400 (Argos), worked out by the same engine that runs the Lavo app.
Last updated November 2026
Settings by fabric
| Fabric | Setting |
|---|---|
| Cotton | Cotton, 30C, 800 rpm |
| Wool | Hand wash recommended |
| Silk | Hand wash recommended |
| Cashmere | Hand wash recommended |
| Linen | Cotton, 30C, 600 rpm |
| Polyester | Synthetics, 30C, 600 rpm |
| Denim | Cotton, 30C, 800 rpm |
| Nylon | Synthetics, 30C, 600 rpm |
| Acrylic | Synthetics, 30C, 600 rpm |
| Modal | Silk/Delicates, 30C, 600 rpm |
The Bush BWM81400 8kg 1400 (Argos)'s programmes
- Cotton: Moderately or heavily soiled cotton or linen, max 8 kg, cold to 90C. (up to 90°C, up to 1400 rpm)
- Synthetics: Moderately soiled synthetic fibres or cotton fabrics, max 4 kg, cold to 60C. (up to 60°C, up to 1400 rpm)
- Mixed: Lightly or moderately soiled cotton and synthetic fabrics, max 4 kg, cold to 40C. (up to 40°C, up to 1400 rpm)
- Speed 49/30': A small amount of heavily soiled laundry washed in a short time, max 3 kg, cold to 40C. (up to 40°C, up to 1400 rpm)
- Quick 15': A small load of lightly soiled laundry, max 1 kg, cold to 40C. Changing the defaults extends the time. (up to 40°C, up to 800 rpm)
- 20°C: Lightly or moderately soiled laundry washed at 20C to save energy, max 8 kg. (up to 20°C, up to 1400 rpm)
- Silk/Delicates: Machine-washable silk, to the garment label, max 2 kg, cold to 40C. Softener not recommended. (up to 40°C, up to 600 rpm)
- Down: Machine-washable items filled with synthetic fibre or down, such as pillows, mattress covers and bedspreads, max 2 kg, cold to 40C. (up to 40°C, up to 600 rpm)
- Sports: Machine-washable sportswear, max 3 kg, cold to 40C. (up to 40°C, up to 1000 rpm)
- Rinse+Spin: Rinses and spins laundry on its own. No detergent. (up to 1400 rpm)
- Spin: Spins laundry on its own. No detergent or softener. (up to 1400 rpm)
- Drum Clean: Cleans the drum at 90C, empty, to remove detergent residue and bacteria. Run at least once a month. (up to 90°C, up to 800 rpm)
- Baby Steam Care: Baby clothes and underwear, sanitised with high-temperature steam, max 2 kg, 40C, 60C or 90C. Softener not recommended. (up to 90°C, up to 1400 rpm)
- Allergy Steam: High-temperature-resistant, colourfast clothes washed at 60C with steam to remove pollen, mites and other allergens, max 2 kg. (up to 60°C, up to 1400 rpm)
- Eco 40-60: Generally soiled cotton laundry declared washable at 40C or 60C, max 8 kg. The machine sets the temperature. (up to 1400 rpm)
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