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How to wash denim in the Hoover H-Wash 300 Lite (H3W 49TE)

To wash denim on a Hoover H-Wash 300 Lite (H3W 49TE), select the Dark Colours programme at 30C with a 800 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing. Wash inside out, cold, with like colours, and wash it less often.

Last updated October 2026

Programme
Dark Colours
Temperature
30°C
Spin
800 rpm
Wash type
Dark wash
About
1:40

On the machine

  1. Turn the programme dial to Dark Colours.
  2. Set the temperature to 30°C (Temperature button).
  3. Set the spin to 800 rpm (Spin Speed button).
  4. Add a suitable detergent and press Start / Pause.

Why these settings

Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing. Wash inside out, cold, with like colours, and wash it less often.

Denim bleeds indigo, wash it inside out, cool, with similar colours.

Common questions

What temperature should I wash denim at on a Hoover H-Wash 300 Lite (H3W 49TE)?

Wash denim at 30C using the Dark Colours programme on the Hoover H-Wash 300 Lite (H3W 49TE). Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing.

What spin speed is safe for denim?

Use 800 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash inside out, cold, with like colours, and wash it less often.

Do I need the care label to wash denim?

No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your Hoover H-Wash 300 Lite (H3W 49TE), even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.

What happens if I wash denim too hot?

Denim bleeds indigo and fades with hot water and frequent washing. That is why the safe setting here is 30C on the Dark Colours programme.

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