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Laundry?

julmin

2007-10-19 09:03:42

Hi Everyone!

I know, I know, It's suppose to be a holiday!
But with 3 kids in tow, I'm going to need to do laundry.

We are lucky enough to have hired a private villa in SandyRidge.
It has washer & dryer and all things domestic.

But that washer don't look like my frontloading Hotpoint!

Its a top loader!
How do they work?
Was thinking of taking some of those gel capsule thingys with me to save buying it out there.
Does anyone know whether I can pack that sort of thing in my case?
Can I use them in the 'TOP LOADER' washers?

And what about dishwasher tabs?
Will I be allowed to bring my own in my case?
I just don't want to be spending money on ridiculous things like this when I get there!
I want to be taking as little clothes as possible so I can bring more back!

grayejectbutton

2007-10-19 10:11:22

Top loading washing machines work in basically the same way as front loaders. There will be a tray on the front or, more likely, a flip-top compartment on the top where you pour laundry detergent.

However, the gel capsules should be fine too. Just stick one in with the load.

It's hard to give you instructions on how to use it without knowing the make, model number, etc! But it's really the same as any other washing machine. Just put the clothes in, close the lid, select the cycle (e.g. permanent press, colors, etc) and there will either be a button to press to start the wash or you might need to pull the cycle button towards you.

I'm sure you'll get the hang of it soon enough!

emdia43

2007-10-19 13:01:10

Don't forget when you're packing all these laundry supplies that most things in the US cost half what they do in UK.
Toploading machines- turn on water, add detergent,add clothes, close lid, push 'Start' button in, or pull it out...

hbrac

2007-10-19 18:25:55

Their hot is usually very hot so select a warm wash and you can hand test the temperature of the water and adjust it if you need to. Same for the dryer.

julmin

2007-10-23 18:41:26

Thanks everyone!
That's been a really great help!

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