Type of Load

 

Special Instructions

 

 

 

Draperies

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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 items

 

shrink from overdrying, rewet them and dry properly.

Cottons

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Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE or TIME DRY cycle.

 

• Remove slightly damp to minimize ironing.

 

• Reshape, smooth seams and pockets, etc.

Synthetic Fibers

•

Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE or AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS

 

 

cycle.

 

• Turn inside out to prevent pilling.

 

• Dry sweaters only with similar fabrics because they are lint receivers.

 

• Make sure the load is large enough for tumbling.

 

• Dry completely and remove from dryer immediately to minimize wrinkling.

Wool

•

Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting.

 

• 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 flat and stretch to shape from a pattern drawn before washing.

 

 

 

Lingerie

•

Choose AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE cycle.

Cotton

Elastic

•

Elastic may be dried as for fabric.

 

•

Do not overdry.

Foam Rubber

•

DO NOT dry foam rubber items in the dryer with heat. Fire may result. Use NO HEAT

(Bras, bathing suits,

 

Fabric Selector setting only.

sun suits, etc.)

 

 

Spandex

•

Choose DELICATE or NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting.

 

•

Do not overdry.

Stretch Fabrics

•

Choose heat for the most delicate fiber.

 

• Dry completely as stretch fabrics will stretch into shape.

 

• Avoid drying with lint shedding fabrics.

Synthetic Fibers

•

Choose TIME DRY cycle. Use DELICATE Fabric Selector setting.

 

• Some sheer fabrics, especially sheer knits, can be heat sensitive. Dry until just dry

 

 

(about 10 minutes) and remove from dryer immediately.

 

• Sheer fabrics should not be washed and dried with garments containing hooks or

 

 

zippers.

 

• Manufactured fabrics will create static electricity if overdried.

 

• Use fabric softener and avoid overdrying.

 

 

 

 

 

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