Splendide 7100XC manual Combo laundry FAQ’s

Combo laundry FAQ’s

Is using a combination washer-dryer much different than what I’m use to?

Yes, in some ways. You are washing and drying in the same drum and load sizes are smaller. Wash cycles are similar, but because combination washer-dryers are compact and operate using 115V (vs. 230V), dry times are longer. Instead of washing several, bulky loads of laundry in one day, you’ll learn to adjust your laundry habits to launder smaller, more convenient loads every day or two.

Why do I need to load my drum less full for ‘dry’ and ‘wash-to-dry’ cycles?

Your machine can wash larger loads than it can dry. Remember, separate washers and dryers have drums of different sizes (the dryer drum is usually 2 times bigger), and your machine washes and dries in the same drum. When you program your machine to ‘dry’ or ‘wash-to-dry’ you must load the drum no more than 1/2 to 3/4 full. (NOTE: Automatic wash- to-dry not available when Silk is selected)

What factors affect drying times? Drying times depend largely on the type of material (some fibers absorb more water than others), and the dampness of the articles when drying is started (1200 RPM spin vs. 800- 600 RPM spin), and on the amount of laundry that is being dried. Jeans, towels and similar (rather thick) articles will take longer to dry.

Sample wash-to-dry loads

To get you started, here are a few sample load sizes that can go directly from wash through dry. NOTE: Data purely indicative. Actual drying times will vary depend- ing on type/weight of material.

Sample Load 1

•Wash Cycle: Regular Cotton Heavy Duty/ Dry Time: 65 min.

•2-3 Bath Towels (27” x 52” / all 100% cotton)

•1 Hand Towel (16” x 28”)

•1-2 Wash Cloth(s) (13” x 13”)

Sample Load 2

•Wash Cycle: Regular Cotton Heavy Duty/ Dry Time: 55 min.

•1 Flat Sheet (90” x 102” / all 230 thread count)

•1 Fitted Sheet (60” x 80”)

•2 Standard Queen Pillowcases (21” x 32”)

Sample Load 3

•Wash Cycle: Regular Cotton Heavy Duty / Dry Time: 60 min.

•1 Hand Towel (16” x 28”)

•1 Pair Jeans (35” waist/32” inseam)

•1 Sweatshirt (Large, 50% cotton, 50% polyester)

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