Type of Load

Special Instructions

 

 

Draperies

Remove hooks and weights before washing. Choose heat for fabric and allow

 

space in the dryer for tumbling. Some draperies may be removed when slightly

 

damp and hung immediately. Lined draperies should be dry-cleaned because

 

they have a tendency to pucker.

 

 

Knit Articles

Knit fabrics are usually manufactured under tension (stretching). Cotton knits

 

especially may relax or draw together if every bit of moisture is removed from

 

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 AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS cycle.

 

Turn inside out to prevent “pilling” (the rolling up of the fiber ends from

 

friction). Dry sweaters only with similar things because they tend to attract lint.

 

Make 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

 

dryer 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 as for fabric, but 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.

Spandex

Most girdles (control briefs or shapers) today are made from Spandex. Use

 

DELICATE or NO HEAT cycles. Do not overdry.

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.

 

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. Man-made fabrics will create static electricity if overdried. To prevent

 

this, use fabric softener and avoid overdrying.

 

 

Mattress Pads

The materials in mattress pads is made of either cotton or synthetic fibers. Read

 

the fiber content label, found on your mattress pad, to determine what type of

 

fiber was used to manufacture the pad. READ AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW

 

the fabric care instructions supplied by the mattress pad manufacturer. Some

 

pads made of synthetic fibers are very heat sensitive. These pads can be

 

flammable if over-heated or over-dried. TO AVOID A FIRE HAZARD, DO

 

NOT OVER-DRY mattress pads. Remove pads from the dryer while they are

 

still damp.

 

 

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