Whirlpool 3405792 manual Drying special-care items, Items Drying Instructions

LAUNDRY TIPS

Drying special-care items

Most garments and household textiles have manufacturer’s care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Pages 10 and 11 include drying instructions for most types of washables. The chart below provides drying instructions for special-care washables.

ITEMS	DRYING INSTRUCTIONS
Blankets and	Machine drying knitted woollens is not recommended. Block to
woollens	shape when wet and allow to air dry. Line dry blankets in the shade
	on a breezy day over two lines. Pin edges together and straighten
	them. When partly dry, turn the blanket over, re-pin, and re-
	straighten. When dry, brush nap.
• Cotton, rayon,	Dry as recommended for permanent press fabrics on page 10.
synthetic blankets
• Electric blankets,	If manufacturer recommends machine drying:
electric sheets,	1. Place one or two dry towels in the dryer and preheat 3-5 minutes
woollen blankets,	on a high setting. This will dry blankets faster and help avoid
washable woollen	pilling.
garments	2. Put blanket in dryer with warm towels. Set control for 20 minutes.
	3. Check after 10 minutes. Remove when still damp. Overdrying and
	long tumbling can cause shrinking and pilling.
	4. Place blanket on flat surface, or over two lines to finish drying.
	Gently stretch to original size and shape.
	5. When completely dry, brush gently to raise nap. Press binding
	with cool iron if needed.
Curtains,	Remove drapery weights and hooks before laundering.
slipcovers	For slipcovers, replace while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit
	tightly.
• Draperies,	Dry only a few minutes.
slipcovers	1. Leave room in dryer for load to fluff.
	2. Remove from dryer while slightly damp. Do not overdry.
Diapers, baby	Wash and dry small items in a mesh bag or pillowcase for
clothes	convenient handling.
	Remove diapers and cotton knit items while still slightly damp. They
	will feel softer, shrink less, and be easier to fold.
Elastic items	Remove from dryer while still slightly damp.
Flame-retardant	Some items have been treated with a flame-retardant finish to
finishes	improve their resistance to burning. Such items are clearly labeled.
	To retain flame-retardant qualities through continuous use and
	washing, clean and dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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