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Wash Care Labels
Most of today’s fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no trouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be dried away from direct heat.
The majority of garments now have
Typical symbols are:
May be tumble dried
Do not tumble dry
Or:
Tumble dry at high heat setting
Tumble dry at low heat setting
Items not suitable for tumble drying
•Those containing foam rubber or
•Fibreglass (e.g. some types of curtains)
•Items which have been dry cleaned
•Woollens. Woollen items need as much care in drying as they do in washing. The movement of the
•Garments with the ITCL Code (see ‘Items Requiring Special Attention’).
Do not tumble dry.
•Large bulky items e.g. continental quilts, sleeping bags, pillows, cushions, double blankets and large bedspreads. These expand when drying and would prevent airflow through the Dryer.
WARNING: THE DRYER IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WHERE
WATER SOLUTION IS USED FOR THE CLEANING PROCESS.
MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.
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