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How to wash acrylic in the Balay 3TS385B

To wash acrylic on a Balay 3TS385B, select the Rápido / Mix programme at 30C with a 800 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat. Wash cool, inside out, on a gentle cycle and dry flat.

Last updated November 2026

Programme
Rápido / Mix
Temperature
30°C
Spin
800 rpm

On the machine

  1. Turn the programme selector to Rápido / Mix.
  2. Set the temperature to 30°C.
  3. Set the spin to 800 rpm.
  4. Add a suitable detergent and press start.

Why these settings

Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat. Wash cool, inside out, on a gentle cycle and dry flat.

Acrylic pills easily, wash cool inside out on a gentle cycle.

Common questions

What temperature should I wash acrylic at on a Balay 3TS385B?

Wash acrylic at 30C using the Rápido / Mix programme on the Balay 3TS385B. Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat.

What spin speed is safe for acrylic?

Use 800 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash cool, inside out, on a gentle cycle and dry flat.

Do I need the care label to wash acrylic?

No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Balay 3TS385B, even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.

What happens if I wash acrylic too hot?

Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Rápido / Mix programme.

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Other fabrics on the Balay 3TS385B

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