Amana 40119701 owner manual Drying Guide contd

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Drying Guide (cont'd)

Item

 

 

Special Instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knit articles

All Knits

 

Knit fabrics are usually manufactured under tension (stretching). Cotton knits especially may relax or draw

 

 

 

together if every bit of moisture is removed form them. It is best to take them out of the dryer with a trace

 

 

 

of moisture remaining, then stretch to shape. If they do shrink from overdrying, rewet them and dry

 

 

 

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

Cottons

AUTOMATIC REGULAR or TIME DRY cycle. Remove slightly damp to minimize ironing. Reshape,

 

 

 

smooth seams and pockets, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Synthetic Fibers

 

AUTOMATIC REGULAR or PERMANENT PRESS cycle. Turn inside out to prevent “pilling” (rolling up of

 

(nylon, orlon,

 

the fiber ends from friction). Dry sweaters only with similar things because they tend to attract lint. Make

 

polyester etc.)

 

sure the load is large enough for tumbling. Dry completely and remove from dryer immediately to

 

 

 

minimize wrinkling.

 

 

 

 

 

Wool

DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. For wool labeled “machine washable” follow manufacturer’s directions. For

 

 

 

other wool, use wool blanket method. Do not dry loosely knit wool or hand knits. Dry these flat and stretch

 

 

 

to shape from a pattern drawn before washing.

 

 

 

 

Lingerie

Cotton

 

AUTOMATIC REGULAR cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

Elastic

 

Body oils can cause elastic to deteriorate. Wash garments containing elastic frequently. Elastic in such

 

 

 

things as shorts may be dried, however avoid overdrying.

 

 

 

 

 

Foam Rubber

Bras, bathing suits, sun suits, etc, DO NOT DRY THESE ITEMS IN THE DRYER WITH HEAT, FIRE MAY

 

 

 

RESULT. NO HEAT setting may be used.

 

 

 

 

 

Stretch Fabrics

Choose heat for the most delicate fiber. These may be dried completely as they will stretch into shape.

 

 

 

Avoid drying with lint-shedding fabrics.

 

 

 

 

 

Synthetic Fibers

TIME DRY cycle. Use a DELICATE or LOW HEAT setting, if it is available on dryer. Some sheer fabrics,

 

 

 

especially sheer knits, can be heat sensitive. Dry these until they are just dry (about 10 minutes) and

 

 

 

remove from dryer immediately. Sheer fabrics should not be washed and dried with garments containing

 

 

 

hooks or zippers. Synthetic fabrics will create static electricity if overdried. TO prevent this use fabric

 

 

 

softener and avoid overdrying.

 

 

 

 

Denim,

 

AUTOMATIC REGULAR cycle. Dry completely and remove from dryer when seams are slightly wet to

Corduroy

 

minimize shrinkage.

 

 

 

 

Rugs

Cotton with

 

AUTOMATIC REGULAR or TIME DRY cycles. Dry one large or several small rugs. For one small rug

 

Cotton

 

only, add towels for buffers.

 

Backing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rubber-

 

Hot water and heat tend to deteriorate many types of rubber. Some types of rubber-like materials are

 

backed

 

flammable under certain conditions. DO NOT DRY FOAM RUBBER AND RUBBER-LIKE MATERIALS

 

 

 

WITH HEAT.

 

 

 

 

 

Synthetic

 

DELICATE or NO HEAT cycles. Follow manufacturer’s suggestions. Some of these rugs are heat

 

Fibers

 

sensitive and should be removed from the dryer when damp or dried with no heat.

 

 

 

 

Stuffed Animals

 

 

Make sure the filling and covering is washable and can be dried in the dryer. Cotton filling may become

and Toys

 

 

lumpy. Protect glass eyes by covering with a stocking or tie toy into a pillowcase. Choose heat for most

 

 

 

sensitive fiber. Dry enough clothes in the load for good tumbling. DO NOT DRY TOYS STUFFED WITH

 

 

 

FOAM RUBBER OR KAPOK IN THE DRYER WITH HEAT.

 

 

 

 

Tennis Shoes

 

 

DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. Use a drying rack or tumble with at least four old bath towels.

 

 

 

 

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