HOW TO SORT CLOTHES

Sort by Surface Texture

 

 

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and

Separate

chenille—give up lint.

 

LINT COLLECTORS—such as manmade fibers and

 

napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract

 

lint. These must be dried separately.

Sort by Fabric

 

 

In addition to

Separate

sorting to reduce

lint collection, we

 

 

recommend that you

 

wash fabrics of similar

 

construction together

 

whenever possible.

Sort by Color

Separate

Sort by Weight

 

For information on tumble drying extra-large

Separate

items and different fabrics and loads, see the

Suggested Fabrics and Drying Selections guide.

 

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR DRYER

Selections Drying and Fabric

Sorting

Energy

•Sort clothes by weight so you won’t have to

run an extra cycle for one or two heavier, slower- drying items.

•Do not overload dryer. The drum should be no more than half full of wet articles. For efficient drying, clothes need to tumble freely. Overloading prolongs drying time and produces uneven drying.

•Use Automatic Drying Cycle whenever possible to help prevent overdrying and to save energy.

•To help prevent ironing, remove garments immediately at the end of the drying cycle and place on hangers.

•Dry your clothes in consecutive loads. Using a “warm” dryer will save energy.

•Clean lint filter each time you dry.

•Clean dryer exhaust ducting at least once a year. A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen drying time.

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