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Appliances

When you rent an apartment that claims to have a ‘fully equipped kitchen,’ take a deep breath and remember: that term changes meaning depending on the GPS coordinates. In some places, it means there’s a washing machine with Wi-Fi. In others, it means there’s a fork, a bent pan, and a corkscrew with a dark past.

It’s one less guarantee… and one more immersive culinary adventure, with appliances that speak ancient languages, mysterious buttons, non-stick frying pans that have given up on life, and a washing machine that requires a master’s degree to operate.

To avoid surprises (and minor meltdowns), we’ve put together a list of what you’ll find in the apartment.

Small appliances

Oven and microwave

In most apartments, you will find a microwave oven, which can be used as both an oven and a microwave.

A microwave is available in the following apartments

  • 103
  • 104
  • 204
  • 205
  • 304
  • 305
  • 404

Induction hob

Depending on the apartment, you will find an induction hob with 2, 3 or 4 induction rings

The induction hob works by physical contact between the frying pan or saucepan and the induction rings. This means you must always place the frying pan or saucepan on the induction ring for it to work.

Exhaust fan

All apartments have an extractor fan with lighting.

Refrigerator and freezer

All apartments have a fridge.

All apartments (except 103, 204, 304 and 404) have a freezer.

Heat accumulator

All apartments have an 80-litre water heater available.

Dishwasher

All apartments (except 103, 204, 304 and 404) have a dishwasher available.

Washing machine and dryer

Table of programs

  • Programme 1 – Mixed
    • Type of laundry: Durable cotton, linen, synthetic and mixed fibre garments, with a light to normal level of soiling
    • Washing: Maximum load of 8 kg – Duration 1 hour
    • Drying: Maximum load of 6 kg – Duration 1 hour

  • Programme 2 – Cotton
    • Type of laundry: Bath towels, tablecloths, underwear, etc. made of cotton fabric and durable thread, moderately to lightly soiled.

    • Washing: Maximum load: 8 kg – Duration: 3h55m

    • Drying: Maximum load: 6 kg – Duration: 3h55m

  • Programme 3 – Synthetics
    • Type of laundry: Synthetic fibres (such as polyester, polyacrylic, viscose, etc.) or cotton blends, moderately soiled.

    • Washing: Maximum load: 4 kg – Duration: 2h55m

    • Drying: Maximum load: 4 kg – Duration: 2h55m

  • Programme 4 – Whites
    • Type of clothing: Very dirty whites and colourfast colours.

    • Washing: Maximum load: 8 kg – Duration: 2h45m

    • Drying: Maximum load: 6 kg – Duration: 2h45m

  • Programme 5 – Coloured
    • Type of clothing: Light-coloured items. The programme has been designed to preserve the brightness of colours over time.

    • Washing: Maximum load: 8 kg – Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

    • Drying: Maximum load: 6 kg – Duration: 50 minutes

  • Programme 6 – Eco 40-60
    • Type of clothing: Cotton items with normal soiling labelled as washable at 40°C or 60°C, washed together in the same cycle.

    • Washing: Maximum load: 8 kg – Duration: 3h40m

    • Drying: Maximum load: 6 kg – Duration: 3h40m

  • Programme 7 – Sport
    • Type of laundry: Wash lightly soiled sportswear (tracksuits, shorts, etc.)

    • Washing: Maximum load: 3.5 kg – Duration: 1h45m

    • Drying: Maximum load: 3.5 kg – Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

  • Programme 8 – 20°C
    • Type of laundry: Lightly soiled items at a temperature of 20°C.

    • Washing: Maximum load: 8 kg – Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

    • Drying: Maximum load: 6 kg – Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

  • Programme 9 – Anti-odour
    • Type of laundry: Programme (for synthetic fabrics) to remove unpleasant odours from laundry (e.g. smoke, sweat, fried food).

    • Washing: Maximum load: 3.5 kg – Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

    • Drying: Maximum load: 3.5 kg – Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

  • Programme 10 – Delicates
    • Type of laundry: Washing very delicate items. It is advisable to turn items inside out before washing.

    • Washing: Maximum load: 1 kg – Duration: 1h20m

    • Drying: Maximum load: 1 kg – Duration: 1h20m

  • Programme 11 – Wool
    • Type of laundry: Washing woollen items

    • Washing: Maximum load: 2 kg – Duration: 1h10m

    • Drying: Maximum load: 2 kg – Duration: 1h10m

  • Programme 12 – Quick 30
    • Type of laundry: Lightly soiled items in a short time. Not suitable for wool, silk and hand wash items.

    • Washing: Maximum load: 4.5 kg – Duration: 0h40m

    • Drying: do not use

  • Programme 13 – Wash and Dry 45’
    • Type of laundry: Wash and dry lightly soiled items (cotton and synthetics) in a short time.

    • Washing: Maximum load: 1 kg – Duration: 0h45m

    • Drying: Maximum load: 1 kg – Duration: 0h45m

  • Programme 14 – AirFresh
    • Type of laundry: Remove bad odours from cotton and synthetic fabrics (max. 1 kg) in 30 minutes, especially smoke, without washing.

    • Washing: Maximum load: 6 kg – Duration: 0h45m

    • Drying: Maximum load: 4 kg – Duration: 0h45m

  • Programme 15 – Rinse + Spin
    • Type of laundry: Rinse and spin.

    • Washing: Maximum load: 8 kg – Duration: 0h55m

    • Drying: Maximum load: 6 kg – Duration: 0h55m

  • Programme 16 – Spin + Drain
    • Type of laundry: Spin and drain water.

    • Washing: Maximum load: 8 kg – Duration: 0h10m

    • Drying: Maximum load: 6 kg – Duration: 0h10m

All apartments have a washing machine and dryer that — according to the manufacturer — is very easy to use after obtaining a master’s degree in ‘Deciphering Impossible Manuals Vol. III’.

To save you from wasting three hours, two coffees and half your sanity trying to figure out how it works, I have prepared this handy summary.

But be warned: use at your own risk. According to urban myths (and some traumatic experiences), these machines have a special talent for making exactly one sock disappear. Always one. Never the pair.

Why we don’t leave any laundry detergent

We always left a little out of courtesy. Until the day a guest with a strong sense of litigation and little skill in handling machines claimed that it ‘damaged’ her clothes and demanded compensation from the platform where she had made the reservation. They accepted. She received compensation. We were traumatised. So now it’s BYOD: (Blame your own detergent).

Automatic washing and drying

  • Non-customisable automatic wash and dry cycle
  • Recommended for cotton and synthetics.
  • Recommended maximum load: 3.5 kg.
  • Duration: 3h:30m

How to use

  • Turn on the washing machine by pressing the ON/OFF button.
  • Open the door.
  • Load the laundry (cotton and/or synthetic items) and close the door.
  • Add the detergent and/or additives.
  • Close the door.
  • Press the PUSH & GO button for 2 seconds.

Automatic washing

  • Non-customisable automatic wash cycle
  • Recommended for cotton and synthetics.
  • Maximum recommended load: 3.5 kg.
  • Duration: 3h:30m

How to use

  • Turn on the washing machine by pressing the ON/OFF button.
  • Open the door.
  • Load the laundry (cotton and/or synthetics) and close the door.
  • Add the detergent and/or additives.
  • Close the door.
  • Press the PUSH & GO button for 2 seconds.
  • Press the drying button; the drying icon will turn off.

Washing with programme

  • Customisable manual wash cycle
  • Recommended maximum load: see Programme Table
  • Duration: see Programme Table

How to use

  • Turn on the washing machine by pressing the ON/OFF button.
  • Open the door.
  • Load the laundry into the machine, making sure not to exceed the maximum load indicated in the Programme Table.
  • Pull out the drawer and pour the detergent into the appropriate compartments.
  • Close the door.
  • Select the desired programme using the PROGRAMME selector.
  • Change the temperature: by pressing the button, you can gradually reduce the temperature down to a cold wash.
  • Select the other options you want.
  • Press the START/PAUSE button.

Drying with programme

  • Customisable manual drying cycle
  • Recommended maximum load: see Programme Table
  • Duration: see Programme Table

How to use

  • Turn on the washing machine by pressing the ON/OFF button.
  • Open the door.
  • Load the laundry into the machine, making sure not to exceed the maximum load indicated in the Programme Table.
  • Remove the drawer and pour the detergent into the appropriate compartments.
  • Close the door.
  • Select the desired programme using the PROGRAMME selector.
  • Change the temperature: by pressing the button, you can gradually reduce the temperature down to a cold wash.
  • Select the desired options.
  • Press the START/PAUSE button.