Laundret
Saffron Walden
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Self-service launderette
Opening hours: 7am - 9pm
Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Address: 8 Emson Close, Saffron Walden, CB10 1HL
Parking: On street parking in bay 9 usually available at all times.
What you
need
COINS
Most machines accept £1 coins only, although some do take other coins. Please see below per machine.
DETERGENT
We recommend that you bring your own detergent plus fabric softener if desired. There is a detergent dispenser in the launderette by machine 15. Insert 50p and 20p then slide to get detergent packet.
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.
Please note the last wash time is 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
Washers
Machines 10 & 15 - 20
Load: 7kg/73ltr
Price: £3.00 per wash
Coins accepted: £1 only.
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Pre-sort your laundry
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Check that the drum is empty & clean
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Select wash cycle
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Load clothes
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Add your detergent into hopper or drum
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If using soap nuts, place these directly into the drum
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Close door before inserting coins
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Insert 3 x £1 coins
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Always check that each coin registers
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Some machines require "Press Start"
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The machine will then run the selected wash cycle
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Wait for cycle to finish
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Open door to collect clean washing
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 Saffron Walden launderette and the number of the machine you are using.
Machines 11 & 12
Load: 18kg/180ltr
Price: £7.00 per wash
Coins accepted: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2.
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Pre-sort your laundry
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Check that the drum is empty & clean
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Select wash cycle
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Load clothes
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Add your detergent into hopper or drum
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If using soap nuts, place these directly into the drum
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Close door before inserting coins
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Insert coins to the value of £7.00.
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Always check that each coin registers
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Some machines require "Press Start"
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The machine will then run the selected wash cycle
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Wait for cycle to finish
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Open door to collect clean washing
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 Saffron Walden launderette and the number of the machine you are using.
Machines 13 & 14
Load: 13kg/132ltr
Price: £5.00 per wash
Coins accepted: £1 only.
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Pre-sort your laundry
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Check that the drum is empty & clean
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Select wash cycle
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Load clothes
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Add your detergent into hopper or drum
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If using soap nuts, place these directly into the drum
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Close door before inserting coins
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Insert 5 x £1 coins.
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Always check that each coin registers
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Some machines require "Press Start"
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The machine will then run the selected wash cycle
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Wait for cycle to finish
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Open door to collect clean washing
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 Saffron Walden launderette and the number of the machine you are using.
Dryers
Machines 1 & 2
Price: At least 50p to start. We advise a minimum of £1 to run the shortest dry cycle.
Coins accepted: 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2
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Check care labels on clothing
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Select drier temperature on the touch pad
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Check that drum is empty & clean
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Close door before inserting coins
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Insert coins to the desired length of dry (we advise a minimum of £1)
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Always check that each coin registers
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Push to start
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Wait for dry cycle to finish
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Open door to collect dry washing
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 Saffron Walden launderette and the number of the machine you are using.
Machines 3, 4, 5 & 6
Price: We advise a minimum of £1 to run the shortest dry cycle.
Coins accepted: £1 coins only
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Check care labels on clothing
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Select dryer temperature
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Check that drum is empty & clean
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Close door before inserting coins
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Check that your £1 coin isn't damaged
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Put £1 into coin slot
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Rotate knob clockwise about 1/4 turn and release
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You will hear the £1 coin drop into cash box
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Light will come on (If light does not come on, your coin didn't drop, so twiddle the knob until coin drops)
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Press and hold start button for 3 seconds, then release
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Insert more coins to the desired length of dry (we advise a minimum of £1)
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Wait for dry cycle to finish
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Open door to collect dry washing
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 Saffron Walden launderette and the number of the machine you are using.
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 or texts so if there is no answer, please call again to speak to an engineer who will be able to assist you over the phone.