Laundry Tips
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This section reviews proper drying techniques, gives you additionill drying information, and discusses causes or solutions to common drying problems.
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Before you dry
Before using your dryer, see pages 3 and 4 for Important Safety Information.
Drying tips
lClose zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the dryer drum. Remove heat- sensitive trim that can be
lCheck garments to make sure all spots and stains were removed during the wash. If stains were not removed, do not tumble dry. Heat may permanently set stain. Soiled items can also leave stains on the dryer drum. These stains can be picked up by other items in the load.
Sorting
lSeparate da,k from light colors; colorfast from noncolorfast. Items properly sorted for washing are usually properly sorted for
drying. Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels) from light fabrics l~ermanent press).
l Separate linl givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (a~duroy, synthetics, permanent press). Whell possible, turn lint takers inside
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Load size’s
. r 7s with smaller items. Load the dryer by the amount of space items take up, not by their weight. Do not overload the dryer. Overcrowding causes uneven drying and wrinkling,
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even drying.
ckets. Sharp or heavy objects can damage your washer or dryer. Do not lay these objects on your washer or dryer after emptying pockets. Turn pockets of heavy items inside out for
and can cau!ie items to wear out faster (because of IBilling).
lYou may neEd to rearrange large items (sheets, blantets, tablecloths) during a cycle to reduce balling or rolling up.
l Reduce wrinl:ling of permanent press and synthetics by drying smaller loads and
lTie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
lTurn lint takers and dark items inside out to help prevent lint pickup.
lPlace small items such as baby socks or hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.
lArticles to be ironed should be removed from the dryer while still damp.
removing iter IS from the dryer as soon as tumbling star s.
lFor better tur Ibling action when drying only a few small iter IS, add one or two
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