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Diapers,
baby
1 Wash and dry small items in a mesh bag or pillowcase
for
COnVenient
clothes
1 handling.
1. Dry according
to manufacturer's
instructions.
, 2. Remove diapers and cotton knit items while still slightly damp. They
will feel softer, shrink less, and be easier to fold.
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Elastic
items
i Remove from dryer while still slightly damp.
Fiberglass
Do not machine wash or dry fiberglass
materials.
Small particles
can
materials
1 stick to fabrics washed or dried in following
loads and cause skin
~ Irntation.
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Flame-
I Some items have been treated with a flame-retardant
finish to improve
retardant
I their resistance
to burning. Such items are clearly labeled. To retain
finishes
1 flame-retardant
qualities
through continuous
use and washing,
clean and
/ dry according
to the manufacturer's
instructions.
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Napped
items
j Dry separately
or with similar colors to avoid lint transfer.
Follow care
i label directions.
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Corduroy,
' 1. Dry according
to manufacturer's
instructions.
velveteen
2. Remove from dryer while there is still a trace of moisture.
3. Smooth,
reshape
and air dry before putting away.
Quilted,
down-
Follow care label instructions.
filled
items
1. Dry one at a time.
2. Remove from dryer and shake or fluff the item during the drying cycle.
3. Smooth and reshape
before putting away.
Snowsuits,
Check label for fiber content, then follow care label directions.
jackets
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Nylon,
Dry according
to manufacturer's
instructions.
polyester-base
1. Dry garment for about 10 minutes.
Remove and turn inside out. Dry for
10 more minutes.
2. Remove from dryer immediately
and hang on a nonrusting
hanger to
finish drying. This will help eliminate
wrinkles.
Tinted,
dyed or
Dry according
to fabric, weight and care label instructions.
Wipe the dryer
noncolorfast
drum carefully to remove any dye or lint that can be transferred
to other
items
loads. See "Cleaning
the dryer interior" on page 11.
Towels
Select cycle according
to fabric type. Some towels, particularly
those
made of a blend of synthetic
fibers and natural fibers (polyester
and
cotton blends), may shed more lint than other towels causing your dryer's
lint screen to get full faster. Be sure to remove lint from the dryer lint
screen before and after drying new towels.
Washable
knits
Do not overdry knits. Overdrying
can cause shrinking
and static cling.
1. Select cycle according
to fabric and construction.
2. Turn synthetics
and blends inside out when drying to avoid pilling.
3. Remove cotton and rayon knits while still slightly damp. Stretch into
shape and lay flat to finish drying.
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