Special Laundry Tips

Please follow the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for drying special items. If care label instructions are not available, use the following information as a guide.

Bedspreads and Comforters

• Follow the care label instructions or dry on the Whites/Colours cycle.

• Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.

 

• May require repositioning to ensure even drying.

 

 

Blankets

• Dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling action.

• Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.

 

 

 

Curtains and Draperies

• Use the Permanent Press cycle to help minimize wrinkling.

• Dry in small loads for best results and remove as soon as possible.

 

 

 

Cloth Nappies

• Use the Whites/Colours cycle for soft, fluffy nappies.

 

 

Down-Filled Items

• Use the Whites/Colours cycle and a Delicate temperature setting.

• Place a clean pair of soft sports shoes in the dryer with the item to fluff the

(jackets, sleeping bags,

down comforters, etc. Adding a couple of dry towels shortens dry time and

comforters, etc.)

absorbs moisture.

 

 

Foam Rubber

• Do not dry on a heat setting. Use the Time Dry/Air Fluff (no-heat) cycle.

(rug backs, stuffed toys,

• WARNING – Drying a rubber item with heat may damage it or be a fire hazard.

 

certain shoulder pads, etc.)

 

 

 

Pillows

• Do not dryer-dry kapok or foam pillows.

• Use the Whites/Colours cycle.

 

• Add a couple of dry towels and a pair of clean soft sports shoes to help the

 

tumbling action and to fluff the item.

 

 

Plastics

• Use the Time Dry/Air Fluff cycle on a Delicate or Air Fluff temperature

(shower curtains, outdoor

depending on the care label instructions.

 

furniture covers, etc.)

 

 

 

Important: Avoid Dryer Drying...

Fiberglass Items (curtains, draperies, etc.)

Woolens, unless recommended on the label

Vegetable or cooking oil soaked items (see page 1)

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