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How to wash polyester in the LG WM3400CW Front Load

To wash polyester on a LG WM3400CW Front Load, select the Normal programme at 20C with a 1300 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot. Wash at 30C, turn inside out, and skip high heat in the dryer.

Last updated November 2026

Programme
Normal
Temperature
20°C
Spin
1300 rpm

On the machine

  1. Turn the programme selector to Normal.
  2. Set the temperature to 20°C.
  3. Set the spin to 1300 rpm.
  4. Add a suitable detergent and press start.

Why these settings

Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot. Wash at 30C, turn inside out, and skip high heat in the dryer.

Polyester is easy care but holds odour and is heat sensitive, wash cool to avoid setting smells.

Common questions

What temperature should I wash polyester at on a LG WM3400CW Front Load?

Wash polyester at 20C using the Normal programme on the LG WM3400CW Front Load. Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot.

What spin speed is safe for polyester?

Use 1300 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Wash at 30C, turn inside out, and skip high heat in the dryer.

Do I need the care label to wash polyester?

No. Lavo identifies the fabric and condition from a photo of the garment itself and gives the exact setting for your LG WM3400CW Front Load, even when the care label is faded, cut out, or missing.

What happens if I wash polyester too hot?

Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot. That is why the safe setting here is 20C on the Normal programme.

Polyester on other machines

Other fabrics on the LG WM3400CW Front Load

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