Type of Load

Special Instructions

 

 

Pillows

 

Feather and Down-Filled

Ticking must be strong and seams secure. If in doubt, sew pillow into a case or

 

use a zippered pillowcase to prevent feathers from coming out. After washing,

 

shake pillow to fluff feathers. Dry one large or two smaller pillows. Use TIME

 

DRY cycle. Use LOW or MEDIUM heat setting if it is available on your dryer.

 

Shake and reposition pillows several times during drying. Pillows must be dry

 

in the center to prevent mildew. Drying may take two hours or longer. Reset

 

dryer timer if necessary. The odor of wet feathers is not pleasant. However, the

 

odor will disappear once the pillows dry.

Fiber-Filled (polyester)

Follow manufacturer’s directions.

Foam Rubber

Do not dry in the dryer.

 

 

Quilts

Choose heat and cycle for fabric. Filling and cover must be completely

 

washable. Old quilts may be too fragile to machine wash or dry. Quilts filled

 

with cotton may become lumpy. Quilting should be close together. Remove from

 

dryer slightly damp and stretch gently to shape. Quilted articles may shrink if

 

overdried.

 

 

Rugs

 

Cotton With Cotton

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

Backing

rugs. For one small rug only, add towels for buffers.

 

Hot water and heat tend to deteriorate many types of rubber. Some types of

Rubber-backed

rubber-like materials are flammable under certain conditions. DO NOT DRY

 

FOAM RUBBER AND RUBBER-LIKE MATERIALS WITH HEAT.

 

DELICATE or NO HEAT cycles. Follow manufacturer’s suggestions. Some of

Synthetic Fibers

these rugs are heat sensitive and should be removed from the dryer when damp,

 

or dried with no heat.

 

 

Slip Covers

Choose heat for fabric. Close zippers. Dry one couch cover, two chair covers or

 

five or six pillow covers at one time. Remove from dryer when slightly damp.

 

Press pleats if necessary and replace on furniture immediately. Stretch fabrics

 

and knits should be dried completely so they will fit snug when replaced on

 

furniture.

 

 

Stuffed Animals and Toys

Make sure the filling and covering are washable and can be dryer dried. Cotton

 

filling may become 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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