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How to wash linen in the Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator)
To wash linen on a Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator), select the Normal programme at 20C with a 474 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Linen creases heavily and can shrink slightly on a first hot wash. Wash cool to lukewarm on a gentle cycle and iron while still damp.
Last updated October 2026
- Programme
- Normal
- Temperature
- 20°C
- Spin
- 474 rpm
- Wash type
- Cottons
- About
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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 474 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
Linen creases heavily and can shrink slightly on a first hot wash. Wash cool to lukewarm on a gentle cycle and iron while still damp.
Linen washes well cool but creases heavily, iron it while still damp.
Common questions
What temperature should I wash linen at on a Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator)?
Wash linen at 20C using the Normal programme on the Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator). Linen creases heavily and can shrink slightly on a first hot wash.
What spin speed is safe for linen?
Use 474 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash cool to lukewarm on a gentle cycle and iron while still damp.
Do I need the care label to wash linen?
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 linen too hot?
Linen creases heavily and can shrink slightly on a first hot wash. That is why the safe setting here is 20C on the Normal programme.
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