Laundry
There are two washing machines on the property, in two different places, plus one dryer.
Quick Reference
| Machine | Location |
|---|---|
| Washing machine + dryer | Washroom off the kitchen |
| Washing machine (Bosch Series 6) | First floor |
Detergent is home-made Marseille soap liquid — see Laundry Detergent.
Washroom off the Kitchen
This is the machine used for the cleaning party cloths and towels (1 hour cycle, 60 °C).
Washing Machine
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Make/Model | TBD |
| Type | TBD (front/top loader) |
Operating Instructions
TBD: Basic operation guide
Dryer
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Make/Model | TBD |
| Type | TBD (electric/heat pump) |
Operating Instructions
TBD
Clean the lint filter
Clean the lint filter before or after every use — lint build-up is a fire hazard and ruins drying performance.
First Floor
Washing Machine — Bosch Series 6
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Make/Model | Bosch Series 6 EcoSilence, model WGG256Z0ES (white, freestanding) |
| Capacity | 10 kg (22 lbs) |
| Energy class | A |
| Type | Front loader |
Detergent compartment
Marseille soap goes in the manual compartment on the left
Pour the home-made liquid detergent into the left-hand manual compartment of the drawer — not into any other compartment.
See Laundry Detergent for the dose.
Operating Instructions
TBD: Programme selection, EcoSilence notes
Drying Alternatives
- Clothesline location: TBD
- Drying rack location: TBD
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Won’t start | Check power, check the door is fully closed |
| Won’t drain | Check drain hose, clean the pump filter |
| Vibrating excessively | Level the machine, redistribute the load |
| Clothes stiff or smell soapy | Over-dosed detergent — cut the dose, see detergent dosing |
Water Shutoffs
- Location: TBD
- Close these if a machine leaks or before an extended absence