Amana 40086001 owner manual Knit articles, Denim, Corduroy, Rugs, Tennis Shoes

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 AUTOMATIC

PERMANENT

PRESS

cycle•

Turn

inside out

to prevent

"pifling"

(nylon, orlon,

(rolling

up of the fiber

ends from friction).

Dry sweaters

only

with

similar

things

because

they

tend

to

polyester

etc.)

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 loosely

knit wool or hand knits. Dry these flat and

stretch to shape from a pattern drawn before washing.

Lingerie

otton

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.

tretch 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

Stuffed Animals and Toys

Tennis Shoes

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

backedflammable 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.

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

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

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