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How to wash acrylic in the GE GTW485ASWWB Top Load (agitator)

To wash acrylic on a GE GTW485ASWWB Top Load (agitator), select the Normal programme at 30C with a 700 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
Normal
Temperature
30°C
Spin
700 rpm

On the machine

  1. Turn the programme selector to Normal.
  2. Set the temperature to 30°C.
  3. Set the spin to 700 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 GE GTW485ASWWB Top Load (agitator)?

Wash acrylic at 30C using the Normal programme on the GE GTW485ASWWB Top Load (agitator). Acrylic pills and loses shape with agitation and heat.

What spin speed is safe for acrylic?

Use 700 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 GE GTW485ASWWB 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 30C on the Normal programme.

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