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

To wash wool on a Hoover H-Wash 300 Lite (H3W 49TE), select the Wool & Handwash programme at 20C with a 400 rpm spin, add a suitable detergent and start the cycle. Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation. Use a dedicated wool cycle, cool water and a low spin, then dry flat.

Last updated October 2026

Programme
Wool & Handwash
Temperature
20°C
Spin
400 rpm
Wash type
Wool
About
0:50

On the machine

  1. Turn the programme dial to Wool & Handwash.
  2. Set the temperature to 20°C (Temperature button).
  3. Set the spin to 400 rpm (Spin Speed button).
  4. Add a suitable detergent and press Start / Pause.

Why these settings

Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation. Use a dedicated wool cycle, cool water and a low spin, then dry flat.

Wool felts and shrinks with heat and agitation. Keep it cool and gentle, and never tumble dry hot.

Common questions

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

Wash wool at 20C using the Wool & Handwash programme on the Hoover H-Wash 300 Lite (H3W 49TE). Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation.

What spin speed is safe for wool?

Use 400 rpm. A gentler spin removes enough water without stressing the fibres. Use a dedicated wool cycle, cool water and a low spin, then dry flat.

Do I need the care label to wash wool?

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 wool too hot?

Wool felts and shrinks permanently with heat and agitation. That is why the safe setting here is 20C on the Wool & Handwash programme.

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