Step-by-step guide

Washing and drying, step by step

Choose a program, pay and start the washer or dryer. The whole process is divided into three clear sections.

Man using a washer in the self-service laundromat

Washing

Load the laundry first, then choose the soil level and the temperature shown on the care label.

  1. Load the laundry and close the door

    Choose a suitable washer, load the laundry and close the door properly.

  2. Choose soil level A, B or C

    A is the standard program, B is for moderately soiled and C for heavily soiled laundry.

  3. Set the temperature

    As the second step, choose the temperature according to the symbols and instructions on the care label.

  4. Remember the washer number

    The number is shown in a red square on the machine. You will need it at the payment kiosk.

Choosing a wash program

The wash program is a combination of soil level A, B or C and the selected temperature.

Program A

Standard program

For normally soiled laundry without prewash.

Program B

Extended program

For moderately soiled laundry with an additional cleaning agent.

Program C

Extended program

For heavily soiled laundry with an additional cleaning agent.

Cycle time varies by washer size. The current time is shown directly on the machine.

If you want to use your own laundry products

  • Select the temperature with the button labelled Without detergents.
  • The available temperatures without automatic detergent dosing are 40 °C and 60 °C.
  • Pull out the drawer and add your own laundry products.
  • Always follow the care label and the garment manufacturer's instructions.

How to wash gently

  • Follow the symbols on the garment care label.
  • Press the tub icon that is underlined twice on the washer.
  • Delicate laundry is washed at 30 °C with a low spin speed.
Continue to payment

Payment at the payment kiosk

Use the payment kiosk to select the machine and handle cash. For card payments, also follow the separate card terminal.

Pay by card

Enter the machine number on the kiosk, then use the separate card terminal.

  1. Find the machine number

    It is shown in a red square on the washer or dryer.

  2. Enter the number at the kiosk

    Type the number on the payment kiosk keypad.

  3. Confirm with the green Enter key

    Check the selected number and confirm it with the green Enter key.

  4. Pay by card

    Follow the instructions on the separate card terminal.

  5. Check the confirmation

    A bright green terminal display confirms successful payment. Then return to the machine.

Pay with cash

When paying with coins or banknotes, create credit at the payment kiosk first.

  1. Insert cash

    Insert banknotes or coins to create credit at the kiosk.

  2. Enter the machine number

    Type the washer or dryer number on the numeric keypad.

  3. Confirm with the green Enter key

    Check the number and confirm it with the green Enter key.

  4. Choose what to do with the remaining credit

    Use it for another wash or dry cycle, or return it with the round refund button.

  5. Return to the machine

    Start the program on the washer or dryer with the green Start button.

Continue to drying

Drying

After washing, move the laundry to a dryer. Payment uses the same kiosk as the washers.

  1. Load the dryer

    Put the washed laundry into an empty dryer and close the door.

  2. Choose a drying program

    Choose the program according to the fabric and its care label.

  3. Remember the dryer number

    Dryer 9 is large; dryers 10 and 11 are small. The number is shown in a red square.

  4. Pay at the kiosk

    Enter the dryer number and follow the card or cash instructions above.

  5. Start drying

    Return to the dryer and press the green Start button. Small dryers cost 90 CZK / 15 min; the large dryer costs 90 CZK / 12 min.

  6. Stay nearby

    The dryer remains unlocked during the cycle, so we recommend staying in the laundromat.

Dryer control panel at Pradelna Malesice

Good to know before you start

Laundry products are included

Detergent and softener are normally dispensed automatically. Use your own products only in the Without detergents mode.

If you are unsure

The same guide is available inside the laundromat. You can also call us if you need help.

Washers and dryers behave differently

The washer stays locked and you may leave. The dryer remains unlocked, so stay nearby.

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