Laundry Tips
This section provides information on preparing clothes for drying, drying guidelines, and instructions for drying
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l Refer to your washer Use and Care Guide for proper washing techniques and additional laundry tips.
*See pages 3 and 4 of this book for Important Safety Information.
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l Separate | dark from | light colors; | colorfast | l Separate | lint | givers | (towels, | chenille) from | ||
| from | Items | lint takers | (corduroy, | synthetics, | perma- | ||||
| properly | sorted | for washing are | nent press). | When | possible, | turn | lint takers | ||
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l Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels) from light fabrics (synthetics, permanent press).
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l Mix large items | with | smaller | items. | Load | l For | better | tumbling action, | when | drying |
the | dryer by the | amount of | only | a few | small items, add | one | or two | ||
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their | weight. Do | not overload | lightweight | items from blocking | airflow. | ||||
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l You may need to rearrange large items (sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during a cycle to reduce balling or rolling up.
Drying tips
l Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove
l Check garments to make sure all spots and stains were removed during the wash. Do not tumble dry soiled or stained items. Heat may permanently set stains.
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Sharp or metal objects can damage your dryer. Check pockets for pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do not lay these objects on your dryer after emptying pockets. Turn pockets of
heavy items inside out for even drying.
Place small items such as baby socks or hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.
Articles to be ironed should be removed from the dryer while still damp.
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