Monarch Coin Op Laundrette Cambridge

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Self-service launderette

Opening hours: 7am - 9pm

Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Address: 161 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3AN

Parking: Lay-by & side-street parking usually available at all times, see restrictions on street signs.

Safety and Security

For the safety, security and comfort of our customers, people not using washing or drying facilities are not permitted to enter the premises at any time. The launderette is unattended by staff so please call 101 in the event that you feel unsafe at any time.

What you

need

COINS

All machines accept 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins.

DETERGENT

We recommend that you bring your own detergent plus fabric softener if desired. There is a detergent dispenser in the launderette between machines W7 & W8. Insert 1 x £1 then slide quickly to get detergent packet.

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No food or drink is allowed. Please take all rubbish home to recycle. If leaving the launderette whilst your washing is in a machine, please return within 45 minutes.

The last wash is at 8pm. Water will be automatically cut off from the machine after 9pm.

At 9pm, the door will automatically lock. You can leave, but not re-enter, so please ensure you take everything with you.

How to use the machines

How to use the

Washers

Machines W1 - W4

Load: 18kg/180ltr

Price: £9 per wash for all programmes (except 'rinse & spin' which is £3)

Coins accepted: 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins

Pre-sort your laundry
Check that the drum is empty & clean
Press touch pad to right of cycle indicator to change to "A" hot, "B" warm, "C" cool, "D" gentle or "E" rinse & spin
Load clothes
Add your detergent into hopper or drum
If using soap nuts, place these directly into the drum
Close door before inserting coins
Insert coins to the value of £9.
Always check that each coin registers - you will be able to see this on the screen as the price counts down
Press 'Start'
The machine will then run the selected wash cycle
When indicator moves to the door symbol, pull handle to open.

If you are having problems with the machine, please check our FAQs for quick troubleshooting.

For urgent queries, to speak to an engineer or for an out of hours advisor, please call 07779136495 stating you are in Mill Road launderette using machine W1 - W4.

Machines W5 - W7 and W10 - W12

Load: 9kg/80ltr

Price: £5.00 per wash for all programmes (except 'rinse & spin' which is £1)

Coins accepted: 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins

Pre-sort your laundry
Check that the drum is empty & clean
Press touch pad to right of cycle indicator to change to "A" hot, "B" warm, "C" cool, "D" gentle or "E" rinse & spin
Load clothes
Add your detergent into hopper or drum
If using soap nuts, place these directly into the drum
Close door before inserting coins
Insert coins to the value of £5.00
Always check that each coin registers - you will be able to see this on the screen as the price counts down
Press 'Start'
The machine will then run the selected wash cycle
When indicator moves to the door symbol, pull handle to open.

If you are having problems with the machine, please check our FAQs for quick troubleshooting.

For urgent queries, to speak to an engineer or for an out of hours advisor, please call 07779136495 stating you are in Mill Road launderette using machine W5 - W7 or W10 - W12.

Machine W8 & W9

Load: 13.5kg/120ltr

Price: £7 per wash for all programmes (except 'rinse & spin' which is £2)

Coins accepted: 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins

Pre-sort your laundry
Check that the drum is empty & clean
Press touch pad to right of cycle indicator to change to "A" hot, "B" warm, "C" cool, "D" gentle or "E" rinse & spin
Load clothes
Add your detergent into hopper or drum
If using soap nuts, place these directly into the drum
Close door before inserting coins
Insert coins to the value of £7.
Always check that each coin registers - you will be able to see this on the screen as the price counts down
Press 'Start'
The machine will then run the selected wash cycle
When indicator moves to the door symbol, pull handle to open.

If you are having problems with the machine, please check our FAQs for quick troubleshooting.

For urgent queries, to speak to an engineer or for an out of hours advisor, please call 07779136495 stating you are in Mill Road launderette using machine W8 - W9.

Dryers

Machines D1 - D5

Price: Minimum £1 to start (9 minutes). We advise starting with £1.50 as last couple of minutes are 'cool down'.

Coins accepted: 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2

Check care labels on clothing
Select drier temperature on the touch pad "+++" Hot, "++" Normal, "+" Warm or Low heat
Check that drum is empty & clean
Close door before inserting coins

Insert coins to the desired length of dry (with colder weather, you may need an extra 50p)
Always check that each coin registers
Push to start

Wait for dry cycle to finish
Open door to collect dry washing immediately

If you are having problems with the machine, please check our FAQs for quick troubleshooting.

For urgent queries, to speak to an engineer or for an out of hours advisor, please call 07779136495 stating you are in Mill Road launderette using machine D1 - D5.

Machines D6 - D8

Price: Minimum £1 (8 minutes) to start. We advise at least £1.50 as last couple of minutes are 'cool down'.

Coins accepted: 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2

Where machines are stacked on top of each other (6 and 7), the left hand control is for the top dryer (6) and the right hand control is for the bottom dryer (7).

Check care labels on clothing
Select drier temperature on the touch pad
Check that drum is empty & clean
Close door before inserting coins

Insert coins to the desired length of dry (with colder weather, you may need an extra 50p)
Always check that each coin registers
Push to start

Wait for dry cycle to finish
Open door to collect dry washing immediately

If you are having problems with the machine, please check our FAQs for quick troubleshooting.

For urgent queries, to speak to an engineer or for an out of hours advisor, please call 07779136495 stating you are in Mill Road launderette using machine D6 - D8.

Contact

For urgent issues such as a machine failure, damage to property or clothing or out-of-hours assistance, please call 07779136495.

Please be aware that we do not have frequent access to voicemail messages so if there is no answer, please text or call again to speak to an engineer who will be able to assist you over the phone.

Rude or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.