Special laundry tips, Things to Avoid

special laundry tips

Please follow the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for drying special items. If care label instructions are not available, use the following information as a guide.

Bedspreads & Comforters	• Follow the care label instructions or dry on the Normal cycle and
	High temperature.
	• Make sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.
	• May require repositioning to ensure even drying.

Blankets	• Use Normal and dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling
	action.
	• Make sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.

Curtains & Draperies	• Use the Perm Press cycle and Low or Extra Low temperature to help
	minimize wrinkling.
	• Dry these in small loads for best results and remove as soon as
	possible.

Cloth Diapers	• Use the Normal cycle and the High temperature setting for soft, fluffy
	diapers.

Down–filled Items (jackets,	• Use the Normal cycle and the Low or Extra Low temperature setting.
sleeping bags, comforters,	• Place a clean pair of sneakers in your dryer with the item to fluff the
etc.)	down comforters, etc. Adding a couple of dry towels shortens drying
	time and absorbs moisture.

Foam Rubber (rug backs,	• DO NOT dry on a heat setting. Use the Air Fluff cycle (no heat).
stuffed toys, shoulder pads,	• WARNING – Drying a rubber item with heat may damage it or be a
etc.)	fire hazard.

Pillows	• Use the Normal cycle.
	• Add a couple of dry towels and a pair of clean sneakers to help the
	tumbling action and to fluff the item.
	• DO NOT dry kapok or foam pillows in the Dryer.

Plastics (shower curtains,	• Use the Air Fluff cycle or the Time Dry cycle and the Low or Extra
outdoor furniture covers,	Low temperature setting depending on the care label instructions.
etc.)

THINGS TO AVOID :

•Fiberglass items (curtains, draperies, etc.).

•Woolens, unless recommended on the label.

•Vegetable or cooking oil-soaked items.

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