Drying Tips
CONSULT CARE LABELS BEFORE DRYING ARTICLES , I
DRY PRACTICALLY
ANY FABRIC
Generally fabrics that can be washed in the Kenmore Laundry Center can be dried in the Kenmore Laundry Center.
Washables not recommended for
dryer: loosely woven or hand- knitted woolens and some rayons and silks. (Check care: label. See warnings below.)
Be sure plastic buttons and buckles are
When using delicate and permanent
press
If various types of fabrics are mixed in drying load, set controls for lighter weight fabrics and remove
when dry. Reset temperature for remaining fabrics.
•Remove and fold or hang clothes quickly to prevent wrinkling.
•Do not overload dryer. Clothes must have room to tumble and billow.
•Clothes (except permanent press) should be removed while they feel
slightly damp. If they are absolutely dry to touch, they are
too dry;
wrinkling and shrinkage, and wastes heat.
•To test for dryness, take garment out of dryer and feel it in room temperature air. Clothes will feel damper in warm, moist air of
dryer drum than they will in room air.
•When using TIMED cycle, set minimum time shown on Control Settings Chart (page 10).
AIR FLUFF
Use Air Fluff to air bedding, dust
draperies and slipcovers, fluff
decorative pillows, and freshen clothes that have been stored in
mothballs or in a "stale" closet. Also use for saJfe drying of plastic and
•Place items in dryer.
•Set dryer timer to the last 20
minutes of Knits/Delicate cycle which provides no heat on Air Fluff setting.
Foam Shaulder Pads
GENERAL SUGGESTIONS FOR GOOD RESULTS
An average size washer load is usually a dryer load. Items that are washed together can generally be dried together. Consult care label before drying.
&CAUTION] Remove all items flora garments and fabrics to be
dried, such
• (:lose zippers, empty pockets, fasten hooks and eyes to prevent snagging.
•Put socks and other small items in mesh bag for easier removal.
•Items to be ironed should be removed while_slightly damp.
•Put damp dry_ items together in one load.
•If drying sheer items, start with a cold drum.
•It' drying only a few items, add a bath towel or two to maintain proper tumbling action.
•If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet.
USE OF FABRIC
SOFTENER SHEETS
Over use, of fabric softener can
cause buildup of softener in clothing, giving a greasy feeling. Buildup can also form on lint screen and restrict airflow. Softener build- up on lin_:screen can be removed by washing in warm soapy water.
Buildup in clothing can be removed by:
• Reconditioning load with water
conditioner (follow package in- structions),
or
•Laundering several times without using fabric softener.
_.WARNING Fluorocarbon aero- sol spray or pump fabric softeners are not 1:o be used in this dryer. Damage resulting from use of this type of softener can be considered as misuse of dryer. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious per- sonal injury.
Feather or Foam Pillow
[_kWARNING] To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry articles contain- ing plastic, foam rubber or similarly textured
pillows and clothing with feathers/ down.
USE THE DRYER
AS A VALET
The Kenmore Laundry Center is wonderful for steaming out wrinkles and refreshing corduroy, woolens, and velveteen skirts, jackets, slacks or blouses. Follow these directions:
•Place garment:; in dryer with one
or two slightly dampened bath towels.
•Select proper cycle for garments.
•Select 30 minutes of_eat a_d let
clothes tumble. Steam from towels will "press" clothes.
•After
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