Comments on: Black Sun, Closet Plus

By: Katrine

Katrine — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:26:25 +0000

In Danish, theres an expression called “skabstørt” which means dry enough to put in your closet, and another expression calles “strygetørt” which means that the clothes is still a little moist which makes it easier to iron. this should explain the closet and the iron. Thank you for the pictures

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:25:46 +0000

Always enjoy the topical music that accompanies your little stories. Another great washing machine piece is Daphne Oram’s ‘Tumblewash’ – this is all I coudl find:
http://www.last.fm/music/Daphne+Oram/_/Tumblewash

By: leortnoc

leortnoc — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:45:08 +0000

Yup, the sound it makes is pretty much like you describe. The 1400 RPM default setting can be toggled downwards even during the cycle, I think…

By: James

James — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:00:40 +0000

Thanks! Knowing that the scorching sun equals heavy heat helps quite a bit.

Given that we own the same laundry equipment, I must ask: does your washer ever sound like it’s about to launch into orbit? There are several settings where it sounds like a jet engine about midway through the cycle and it’s absolutely terrifying.

By: leortnoc

leortnoc — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:53:31 +0000

Despite having been blessed with the same combination of washer and dryer with the Danish labels by my landlord for close to a year, I’m yet to venture past the 20/40 minute settings. I hit the button with the feather above it when I don’t feel like taking any chances. I’d guess that if you’re the sort of person to iron your clothes before folding them in the closet, you’d use the lowest setting on the right, the black scorching sun being on the opposite side of the dryness-scale.

Is this just a common trick known among the Helsinki landlords to discourage the use of their precious appliances with which they entice new tenants to move in? Who knows!