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How to wash acrylic in the Consul CWH12BB 12kg Top Load (agitator)

To wash acrylic on a Consul CWH12BB 12kg Top Load (agitator), select the Coloridas programme at 20C with a 750 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
Coloridas
Temperature
20°C
Spin
750 rpm

On the machine

  1. Turn the programme selector to Coloridas.
  2. Set the temperature to 20°C.
  3. Set the spin to 750 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 Consul CWH12BB 12kg Top Load (agitator)?

Wash acrylic at 20C using the Coloridas programme on the Consul CWH12BB 12kg Top Load (agitator). Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat.

What spin speed is safe for acrylic?

Use 750 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 Consul CWH12BB 12kg Top Load (agitator), 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 20C on the Coloridas programme.

Acrylic on other machines

Other fabrics on the Consul CWH12BB 12kg Top Load (agitator)

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