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St James Street Launderette

King's Lynn 

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Self-service launderette

Opening hours: 7am - 10pm

Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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Address: 20 St James Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5DA

Parking: On street parking (subject to restrictions) & local pay & display car park

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 How to use the machines

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What you 

need

COINS

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

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DETERGENT

We recommend that you bring your own detergent plus fabric softener if desired. There is a detergent dispenser in the launderette between dryers 5 and 6/7. Please put cup under dispenser and insert 50p to use.

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No food or drink is allowed

Please take all rubbish home to recycle

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If leaving the launderette whilst your washing is in a machine, please return within 45 minutes.

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Last wash is at 9pm. Water will be automatically cut off from the machine after 10pm.

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At 10pm, the door will automatically lock. You can leave, but not re-enter, so please ensure you take everything with you. 

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How to use the

How to use the machines

Washers

Machines W1 & W2

Load: 18kg/180ltr

Price: £8.00 per wash

Coins accepted: 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins.

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  • Pre-sort your laundry 

  • Check that the drum is empty & clean

  • Select wash cycle by pressing 'P' to change cycle from '5' to '6' to '1' etc

  • 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 £8.00

  • Always check that each coin registers

  • The machine will then run the selected wash cycle when the last coin registers

  • Wait for cycle to finish 

  • When indicator shows "'0' time left', pull door 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 01553 767164 stating you are in St James Street launderette using machine W1 & W2.

Machines W3 & W4

Load: 13kg/130ltr

Price: varies, up to £6.00 per wash

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

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  • Pre-sort your laundry 

  • Check that the drum is empty & clean

  • Load clothes

  • Add your detergent into hopper or drum

  • If using soap nuts, place these directly into the drum

  • Close door and latch handle

  • Select cycle on touch screen

  • Insert coins to the correct value, as stated on the machine

  • Always check that each coin registers

  • Press 'Start'

  • The machine will then run the selected wash cycle

  • When screen shows 'Open', pull door 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 01553 767164 stating you are in St James Street launderette using machine W3 & W4.

Machines W5 - W9

Load: 8kg/80ltr

Price: £4.00 per wash

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

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  • Pre-sort your laundry 

  • Check that the drum is empty & clean

  • Load clothes

  • Add your detergent into hopper or drum

  • If using soap nuts, place these directly into the drum

  • Close door and rotate door handle to latch

  • Follow detailed instructions on screen

  • Use ^ arrow to change cycle from Cold to Warm or to Hot

  • Insert coins to the value of £4.00

  • Always check that each coin registers

  • The machine will then run the selected wash cycle

  • At the end of the cycle, follow screen instructions to open door. 

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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 01553 767164 stating you are in St James Street launderette using machine W5 - W9.

Machine W10

Load: 13k/135ltr

Price: £6.00 per wash

Coins accepted: 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins

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  • 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, 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 £6.00

  • 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.

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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

01553 767164 stating you are in St James Street launderette using machine W10.

Machines W11 & W12

Load: 18kg/180ltr

Price: £8.00 per wash

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

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  • Pre-sort your laundry 

  • Check that the drum is empty & clean

  • Load clothes

  • Add your detergent into hopper or drum

  • If using soap nuts, place these directly into the drum

  • Close door and latch handle

  • Select cycle on touch screen

  • Insert coins to the correct value, as stated on the machine

  • Always check that each coin registers

  • Press 'Start'

  • The machine will then run the selected wash cycle

  • When screen shows 'Open', pull door handle to open. 

 

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

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For urgent queries, to speak to an engineer or for an out of hours advisor, please call 01553 767164 stating you are in St James Street launderette using machine W11 & W12.

Dryers 

Machines D1 - D3 & D8

Price: 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

  • Select drier temperature on the touch pad

  • Check that drum is empty & clean 

  • Close door before inserting coins​

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  • Insert coins to the desired length of dry (we advise a minimum of £1)

  • Always check that each coin registers

  • Push to start

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  • 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 01553 767164 stating you are in St James Street launderette using machine D1, D2, D3, D6, D7 or D8.

Machines D6 & D7

Price: We advise at least £1 to run the shortest dry cycle (12 minutes) as last couple of minutes are 'cool down'.

Coins accepted: 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2

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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).

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  • Check care labels on clothing

  • Select drier temperature on the touch pad

  • Check that drum is empty & clean 

  • Close door before inserting coins​

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  • 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

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  • 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 01553 767164 stating you are in St James Street launderette using machine D6 or D7.

Machines D4 & D5 

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

Coins accepted: 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2

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  • Check care labels on clothing

  • Select drier temperature on the touch pad

  • Check that drum is empty & clean 

  • Close door before inserting coins​

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  • 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

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  • 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 01553 767164 stating you are in St James Street launderette using machine D4 or D5. 

Contact

For urgent issues such as a machine failure, damage to property or clothing or out-of-hours assistance, please call 01553 767164. 

 

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.

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Rude or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated. 

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