====== Laundry Rooms ======

=== Overview ===
There are **two laundry rooms** in the dorm:
  * One on the **A-side**  
  * One on the **B-side**

Each laundry room has **five washing machines** and **five dryers**.  
Usage is **paid per cycle**:
  * **Washing:** 2 €  
  * **Drying:** 1 €  

Payment can be made with **coins or banknotes**, though **coins are recommended**.  
If you pay with bills, the system will attempt to return change — but this doesn’t always work reliably.  
To avoid problems, it’s best to **use coins** whenever possible.

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=== Machine availability ===
When selecting a machine:
  * If a washing machine is **blinking**, even though it’s empty, it means it’s **not available** due to a previous error.  
  * Choose another machine that **is not blinking**.  

Sometimes, after incorrect use, a machine will stay “locked” for a while before becoming usable again.

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=== Recommended washing times ===
Laundry rooms can get quite busy, especially on weekends.  
**Avoid washing on Saturday or Sunday evenings**, as almost all machines will be in use.

🕓 **Best times to wash:**
  * Tuesday or Wednesday – usually quiet  
  * Thursday or Friday – moderate usage  
  * Monday – still okay  
  * Weekend – early morning or after midnight if necessary

A **wash cycle takes about 1.5 hours**,  
a **dryer cycle around 1 hour 30–45 minutes** (often a bit longer than shown).

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=== Washer & Dryer Operation ===

🚨 **Important Notice to Avoid a Bug**  
Before paying, follow these steps carefully to prevent the payment system from locking or “eating” money.

**Always trigger the “ERROR” message first before inserting coins!**

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==== Washing Machine Instructions ====

1. **Press the Start button** on the washing machine.  
   → Wait until the **“ERROR”** message appears.  
2. **Insert coins (2 €)** and select the washing machine number on the control unit.  
3. Wait until the amount shows **0.00 €** or the machine unlocks.  
4. **Press Start again** to begin the wash cycle.  
5. Load your laundry (don’t overfill) and add detergent to the drawer.  
6. Choose your preferred wash program.  

💡 **Tip:** Ignore the printed instructions on-site — they are outdated and can cause the payment bug.

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==== Dryer Instructions ====

1. **Press the Start button** on the dryer.  
   → Wait until the **“ERROR”** message appears.  
2. **Insert coins (1 €)** and select the dryer number on the control unit.  
3. Wait until the display resets to **0.00 €**, then **press Start again**.  
4. Clean the **lint filter** (before and after drying).  
   → You’ll find it in the door frame and behind the door.  
5. Choose the desired drying program.  
6. Close the door firmly and let it run.  

⚠️ **Never open the dryer door while it’s running!**  
This will cancel the session and you’ll have to pay again.

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=== Cleaning & Waste ===
Please help keep the laundry rooms clean:

  * **Always empty lint filters** before and after use.  
  * **Do not** leave washing detergent bottles, packaging, or large trash items in the laundry room.  
    → Use the **small bin only for lint and small waste**.  
  * **Take everything** (detergent containers, softeners, bags, etc.) back to your room after washing.  
  * **Wipe up spills** and **remove forgotten laundry** if possible.

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=== Typical issues ===
  * The display may show **“1 minute remaining”** for up to **10–15 minutes** — this is normal.  
  * If your money was accepted but the machine didn’t start, the **error sequence** was likely skipped.  
  * Machines that blink or don’t respond are **temporarily blocked**.  
  * If a serious malfunction occurs, **contact the repair service: 089 – 89146920**.

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=== Safety & Liability ===
  * Use of the laundry rooms is **at your own risk**.  
  * The dorm is **not liable for lost or damaged items**.  
  * Please treat the machines with care and **leave the room clean** for others.

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**Summary:**  
> - Two laundry rooms (A-side & B-side), each with 5 washers + 5 dryers  
> - Wash = 2 €, Dry = 1 € — coins recommended  
> - Always trigger the **ERROR** before payment  
> - Clean lint filters before & after drying  
> - Keep area tidy, no large waste in bins  
> - Best wash times: midweek, mornings or late nights  
> - Contact service for malfunctions: **089 – 89146920**