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How to wash cotton in the Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator)
To wash cotton on a Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator), select the Normal programme at 20C with a 710 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Cotton shrinks and runs colour when washed too hot. Wash at 30 to 40C and only go hotter for white, heavily soiled loads.
Last updated October 2026
- Programme
- Normal
- Temperature
- 20°C
- Spin
- 710 rpm
- Wash type
- Cottons
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On the machine
- Turn the SELECT CYCLE pads on the top-deck console to Normal.
- Set the temperature to 20°C (SELECT WASH TEMP pads (COLD, WARM, HOT)).
- Set the spin to 710 rpm (extraction speed set by the cycle, there is no spin pad to press).
- Add a suitable detergent and press START pad.
Why these settings
Cotton shrinks and runs colour when washed too hot. Wash at 30 to 40C and only go hotter for white, heavily soiled loads.
Cotton is robust and forgiving, the main risk is shrinkage and colour run at high temperatures.
Common questions
What temperature should I wash cotton at on a Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator)?
Wash cotton at 20C using the Normal programme on the Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator). Cotton shrinks and runs colour when washed too hot.
What spin speed is safe for cotton?
Use 710 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash at 30 to 40C and only go hotter for white, heavily soiled loads.
Do I need the care label to wash cotton?
No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator), even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.
What happens if I wash cotton too hot?
Cotton shrinks and runs colour when washed too hot. That is why the safe setting here is 20C on the Normal programme.
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