Laundry Tips, Sorting clothes, Drying tips

Laundry Tips

This section provides information on preparing clothes for drying, drying guidelines, and instructions for drying special-care items.

NOTES:

Refer to your Washer Use and Care Guide for proper washing techniques and additional laundry tips.

See pages 3 and 4 of this book for Important Safety Information.

Sorting clothes

lSeparate dark from light colors; colorfast from noncolorfast. Items properly sorted for washing are usually properly sorted for drying.

lSeparate heavy fabrics (denim, towels) from light fabrics (synthet- ics, permanent press).

lSeparate lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, perma- nent press). When possible, turn lint takers inside out.

Choosing load sizes

Mix large items with smaller items. Load	l For better tumbling action, when drying
the dryer by the amount of	only a few small items, add one or two
space items take up, not by	lint-free towels. This also prevents small,
their weight. Do not overload	lightweight items from blocking airflow.
the dryer. Overcrowding
causesunevendryingand
wrinkling, and can cause items to wear out
faster (because of pilling).
You may need to rearrange large items
(sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during a
cycle to reduce balling or rolling up.

Drying tips

lClose zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove heat-sensitive trim that can be damaged by drying. Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.

lCheck garments to make sure all spots and stains were removed during the wash. Do not tumble dry soiled or stained items. Heat may permanently set stains.

Sharp or metal objects can damage your dryer. Check pockets for pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these objects on your dryer after emptying pockets. Turn pockets of

heavy items inside out for even drying.

Place small items such as baby socks or hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.

Articles to be ironed should be removed from the dryer while still damp.