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How to wash polyester in the Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator)

To wash polyester on a Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator), select the Synthetic programme at 20C with a 474 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 October 2026

Programme
Synthetic
Temperature
20°C
Spin
474 rpm
Wash type
Minimum Iron
About
0:28

On the machine

  1. Turn the SELECT CYCLE pads on the top-deck console to Synthetic.
  2. Set the temperature to 20°C (SELECT WASH TEMP pads (COLD, WARM, HOT)).
  3. Set the spin to 474 rpm (extraction speed set by the cycle, there is no spin pad to press).
  4. Add a suitable detergent and press START pad.

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 Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator)?

Wash polyester at 20C using the Synthetic programme on the Speed Queen Commercial Top Load Washer (four-vane agitator). Polyester traps odour and can pill or hold creases if washed hot.

What spin speed is safe for polyester?

Use 474 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 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 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 Synthetic programme.

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