Alliance Laundry Systems Drying Special Items

Drying Special Items

Type of Load		Special Instructions
Bedspreads	•	Choose heat for fabric.
	• Dry one double or two single spreads.
	• Chenille and tufted spreads will shed lint and should be dried by themselves.
	• New spreads will contain loose lint. Tumble on NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting before
		washing to remove loose lint.
	•	Dry completely.
Blankets
Electric	•	Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting.
	• If drying items in dryer is recommended by the manufacturer, dry as for wool.
	• Do not stretch the blanket because of the wiring.
	• Some electric blankets may have an insulation on the thermostats or on the wiring
		which will not withstand dryer heat. Do not dryer dry unless the blanket
		manufacturer says it can be done.
Synthetic Fibers	•	Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting.
	• Some blankets are fluffy and will shed lint. Tumble on NO HEAT Fabric Selector
		setting before washing to remove loose lint.
	• Dry in dryer until just dry.
	• Clean lint filter half way through drying cycle.
Thermal Cotton	•	Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE cycle.
Wool	•	Agitation and tumbling contribute to the shrinkage and felting of wool. Follow blanket
		manufacturer’s instructions for proper care.
	• Use approximately five dry bath towels and place them between folds in blanket to
		lessen the tumbling.
	• Set dryer for 20 minutes on the TIME DRY cycle. Use REGULAR Fabric Selector
		setting. Check blanket when timer reaches 10. Wool blankets must be removed from
		the dryer when damp.
	• Stretch item gently to shape and finish drying in a flat position.
Curtains
Cotton	• Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE or TIME DRY cycle.
	• Remove damp items for ironing or dry completely and then steam iron.
Fiberglass	• DO NOT dry in the dryer unless recommended by the manufacturer.
	• Fiberglass may shred. Particles may remain in the dryer and rub off on the next load.
	• “Beta” fiberglass may be dryer dried if recommended by the manufacturer.
Synthetic Fibers	• Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric Selector settings.
	• Allow room for tumbling to prevent wrinkling.
	• Delicate or sheer curtains must be dried by themselves so they will not be snagged by
		hooks or crushed by other clothes in the load.
	• Some sheer curtains are heat sensitive. Dry 10 minutes only, plus the cool down
		period. Remove from dryer immediately and hang.
	• If the dryer has been heated from a previous load, the NO HEAT Fabric Selector
		setting may be sufficient.
Denim, Corduroy	•	Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATES cycle.
	• Dry completely and remove from dryer when seams are slightly wet to minimize
		shrinkage.
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