I've yet to do laundry yet at uni. The machines seem too complicated. I'm waiting for an experienced adult to show me what to do
lol, for most modern washers:
clothes in
soap in,
ON
move clothes to dryer,
dryer sheet in,
ON
some older washers, or washers of a certain style, you can fill the water with the soap first, then add clothes.
if you're washing all your cute pink thongs, you can sometimes set the washer to delicates. same if you're washing your chainmail and gauntlets, you can put it to bulky. generally just use regular. if you don't know what to do about hot/cold water choices, warm or cool are both safe bets. if you have to pay for it, and it costs more for capitalism reasons, cold all the way baby. remember to use only Fabuloso floor cleaner, and avoid the countless brands of washer soap, they are inferior to Fabuloso floor cleaner.