For a holiday home or second home, a washing machine with a rotary knob, a child lock and a compact size works well. Guests understand it straight away and it fits in a small space. For a chalet, static caravan or boat with little room, a mini washing machine is a good choice. If the home stands empty in winter, drain the water.
Controls everyone understands
In a holiday home, different people keep using the washing machine, and few guests read the manual first. Controls with a rotary knob then work well: you choose the programme and the machine starts. Also leave a short note by the machine with the programme you recommend to your guests.
The Salora WASH6W and the Salora WASH6B have a rotary knob for the programme and a child lock. The child lock locks the panel while a programme is running, so nobody accidentally changes anything halfway through.
The Salora MINIWASHING5 is even simpler. It has one knob for the wash time and a separate knob for the spin time. No menu and no display: set the time and the machine starts.
Which size fits?
A regular 6 kg washing machine. Six kilos of dry laundry is about a full laundry basket. The WASH6W and the WASH6B are 84.5 cm high, 59.7 cm wide and 49.7 cm deep. That means they fit a standard spot under the worktop, in a utility room or in a bathroom. The WASH6W is white, the WASH6B black.
A 4.6 kg mini washing machine. The MINIWASHING5 is 38 cm wide, 42 cm deep and 63.5 cm high and weighs 7.5 kg. You can lift it on your own and put it away when it is not needed. It fits in a chalet, a static caravan, a holiday home or on a boat. You fill it from the top and a wash takes 15 minutes. Inlet hose and drain hose are included.
Before you order, measure not only the spot where the machine will go, but also the doors and hallways it has to pass through.
Handy on changeover days
On the day guests leave and new guests arrive, every hour counts. The fastest programme of the WASH6W and the WASH6B is done in 15 minutes, handy for freshening up a few tea towels or a set of towels in between.
With the delayed start of up to 23 hours, you can set the machine in advance. You fill it in the evening and the laundry is ready when you need it.
Winter shutdown: get the water out
If the home stands empty in winter and it can freeze there, water left behind is the biggest risk. Water in the pump or the hoses can freeze and damage parts. This is how you prepare the machine for winter:
- Turn off the washing machine's tap.
- Let the inlet hose and the drain hose drain completely.
- Let the remaining water drain via the pump filter, as described in the manual.
- Pull the plug out of the socket.
If you can't check on the home in winter, one option is to take a mini washing machine home with you. At 7.5 kg, that is no trouble.
Transit bolts at first installation
A new washing machine is delivered with transit bolts that hold the drum in place during transport. They must be removed before you run the first wash. Keep the bolts with the manual: if the machine ever moves to another property, you put them back in. You can read how to install a machine step by step in installing a new washing machine.
All washing machines currently available are listed under washing and drying.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to drain the washing machine for the winter?
Yes. If it can freeze in the home, this prevents water left behind in the pump or the hoses from freezing. The four steps are listed above under the winter shutdown. Do this before you lock up the home after the season.
Can a mini washing machine go in the car?
Yes. The MINIWASHING5 weighs 7.5 kg and, at 38 x 42 x 63.5 cm, fits in the boot.
Is a return deal suitable for a holiday home?
Yes. A return deal is a returned item that has been technically checked and made complete, with the same 24-month manufacturer's warranty. Read more in the explanation of return deals.
Can I have it delivered to the holiday home's address?
Yes. You choose the delivery address yourself. Ordered on working days before 21:00, it arrives within 24 hours, and delivery is always free.
What peace of mind do I get?
Every washing machine comes with a 24-month manufacturer's warranty, and you have a 30-day cooling-off period.
