electrolux mini guide 13
Advice from professionals
•Work in a strict flow per textile family
•Immediately store finished items
•Recommended procedure for large flat linen (cotton and poly cotton): Unload the barrier washer
Feed into the ironer
Immediately store in the department, ward, trolley or patient’s/resident’s wardrobe
•Recommended procedure for laundry to be
Transfer into tumble dryer (never on hangers) Fold manually
Immediately store in the department trolley etc
•Recommended procedure for laundry to be ironed: Unload the barrier washer
Fold manually
Immediately store in the department trolley etc
•Recommended procedure for laundry to be tumble-dried:
Use the tumble dryers very strictly.
Dryers consume energy: be careful not to lose heat by leaving the door open after use:
-Do not leave the door open after unloading and before loading the next batch (10° lost each minute the door is open).
-Clean the lint/fluff filter regularly during the day. Clean filters reduce energy use.
-Do not
-Test the drying time for each type of article and write down drying times per textile family.
-Respect the filling ratio: if laundry piles up against the loading door, it means that the dryer is overloaded. The laundry must rotate freely all over the drum.
-Don’t hesitate to let the dryer run empty for a few minutes between two loads. It costs less and saves time since you will not have to heat it up at the next load.
-Never leave hot laundry in the dryer at the end of the working day (fire hazard). It is better to leave wet laundry overnight and dry it the next morning.
-Use the “cooling” button for the last cycle of the day.