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Laundry
Tips
This section provides information on preparing clothes for drying, drying guidelines,
and
instructions
for drying special-care
items.
NOTES:
l
Refer to your Washer Use and Care Guide for proper washing techniques
and additional
laundry tips.
l
See pages 3 and 4 of this book for Important Safety Information.
Sorting
clothes
l
Separate dark from light colors; colorfast
l
Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from
a
w
from non-colorfast.
Items
lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, perma-
properly sorted for washing are
nent press). When possible, turn lint takers
usually properly sorted for
inside out.
drying.
l
Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels)
from light fabrics (synthetics, permanent
press).
Choosing
load sizes
l
Mix large items 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
l
For better tumbling action, when drying
only a few small items, add one or two
lint-free towels. This also prevents small,
lightweight
items from blocking airflow.
wrinkling,
and can cause items to wear out
faster (because of pilling).
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
heat-sensitive
trim that can be
damaged by drying. Tie strings
and sashes so they will not
tangle.
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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.
l
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.
l
Place small items such as baby socks or
hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.
l
Articles to be ironed should be removed
from the dryer while still damp.
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