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Samsung WA52A5500AW Top Load (impeller) wash guide
The right programme, temperature and spin for every common fabric on the Samsung WA52A5500AW Top Load (impeller), worked out by the same engine that runs the Lavo app.
Last updated November 2026
Settings by fabric
| Fabric | Setting |
|---|---|
| Cotton | Normal, 30C, 750 rpm |
| Wool | Hand wash recommended |
| Silk | Hand wash recommended |
| Cashmere | Hand wash recommended |
| Linen | Normal, 30C, 750 rpm |
| Polyester | Normal, 30C, 750 rpm |
| Denim | Normal, 30C, 750 rpm |
| Nylon | Normal, 30C, 750 rpm |
| Acrylic | Normal, 30C, 750 rpm |
| Modal | Normal, 30C, 750 rpm |
The Samsung WA52A5500AW Top Load (impeller)'s programmes
- Normal: For cottons, bed linens, table linens, underwear, towels or shirts. Washing time and rinses adjust to the load. (up to 60°C, up to 750 rpm)
- Deep Wash: For special loads that need more free water, not typical loads. Uses more water in washing and rinsing. (up to 60°C, up to 750 rpm)
- Colors: Additional rinses and reduced spinning so coloured laundry is washed gently and rinsed thoroughly. Defaults to Cool. (up to 40°C, up to 750 rpm)
- Bedding/Waterproof: For bulky and large items such as comforters, blankets and sheets, and waterproof or water-resistant items such as ski pants and raincoats. Do not mix waterproof and non-waterproof items, and use liquid detergent. (up to 60°C, up to 750 rpm)
- Quick Wash: For lightly soiled garments needed quickly. Best with loads of 4 lb or less. (up to 60°C, up to 750 rpm)
- Delicates: For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie (silk) and other hand-wash-only fabrics. Best with liquid detergent. Defaults to Cool. (up to 40°C, up to 750 rpm)
- Activewear: For exercise wear such as sports jerseys, training trousers, tops and other performance clothing, with gentle action. (up to 40°C, up to 750 rpm)
- Heavy Duty: For sturdy, colourfast fabrics and heavily soiled items. Defaults to Hot. (up to 60°C, up to 750 rpm)
- Whites: For white items, with or without bleach. Defaults to Hot. (up to 60°C, up to 750 rpm)
- Self Clean: Cleans dirt and bacteria from the drum. Run it empty once every 20 washes; it runs Hot.
- Rinse+Spin: For loads that need rinsing and spinning only, or extra rinsing and spinning after another cycle. (up to 20°C, up to 750 rpm)
- Spin Only: Press Spin for 3 seconds. Spins the load only, for example after another cycle. (up to 750 rpm)
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