Monday, May 26, 2008

Korean Washer & Dryer

A few weeks ago we talked to our landlord and told him our plans of staying in Korea for an extra year. We told him that if he could get us a dryer (he already provided us with a washer) that we would stay in his building for another year. At first he didn't seem to happy about it, but then about two weeks later he stopped by our apartment to talk to us. He has bought us a new all-in-one washer and dryer and needed to set up for delivery. They came to deliever it last Wednesday evening (of course while Andy was still at work). I was hoping our landlord would be here as he speaks a little English. However, his wife (who doesn't hardly speak a word of English) knocked on our door to let me know they were here. They came in and took the old washer out and brought the combo washer/dryer in and hooked it up. That part went very smoothly. Next, came the challenge. The landlord arrived and the one delievery man was explaining to him how to use it. I stood there and began trying to understand. Between the delivery guys very limited English, the Landlord very basic English, and the few words of Korean I know we tried to understand each other. We went through each button (and it has lots) one by one. Most of the time was spent with the two men trying to come up a word or two in English that I would understand. About an hour later, Andy showed up and joined in the fun. Then a few minutes later the landlords daughter arrived who speaks English very well. She was great. She was able to get answers to my questions and talked the delivery men into located a book to a smiliar model in English!

So far it seems to be working good. The only thing is that it takes FOREVER. Atleast an hour to wash and two hours to dry. It doesn't have a dryer vent, which is hard for Andy to understand. When you walk in the room with the washer/dryer when its in the process of drying, you feel like you are walking into a sauna. It will be great being able to dry some of our clothes...especially our socks. They are soooo streched out from like 8 months of not seeing a dryer!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Kelli, I know exactly what you are talking about. That type of machine was used in Germany and it does take forever. Fortunately, I had the American Whirlpool washer and dryer in our townhouse, but I knew a few gals who had to use the combination ones.

BJ Aguirre