Using Dryer Fabric Softener; Saving Energy; Drying Special-Care Items - Kenmore 29-Inch Wide ELECTRIC DRYERS Owner's Manual

USING DRYER
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Dryer fabric softeners are recommended
for reducing static cling. Always follow
package instructions carefully.
• Put one fabric softener sheet on top
of the load before starting the dryer.
Do not add a fabric softener sheet after
the drying cycle has started. Instant
heat can cause the fabric softener to
spot fabrics.
• Remove fabric softener stains by wet-
ting the stains and rubbing them with
liquid detergent or bar soap and rewash.
• Some fabric softeners can clog the
lint screen and slow drying. Use fabric
softeners labeled as dryer safe.
SAVING ENERGY
• Use the AUTO DRY Cycle to dry
most loads.
• Dry full loads only. Do not overdry.
• Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet
items to a partly dried load, or opening
the door unnecessarily.
• Shorten drying times by exhausting
dryer properly and cleaning exhaust
duct and outside exhaust hood as
needed.
- Keep the lint screen clean.
- Use dryer where room air tempera-
ture is above 45°F.
- Sort loads by fabric weight and type.
DRYING SPECIAL-CARE ITEMS
Most garments and household textiles
have manufacturer's care labels with
laundering instructions. Always follow
care label directions when they are
available. Pages 28 and 29 include
drying instructions for most types of
washables.
Blankets and woolens
Machine drying knitted woolens is not
recomrne qded. Block to shape when
wet and allow to air dry. Line dry blankets
in the shade on a breezy day over two
lines. Pin edges together and straighten
them. When partly dry, turn the blanket
over, re-pin, and re-straighten. When dry,
brush nap.
Cotton, rayon synthetic blankets
Dry as :recommended for permanent
press fabrics on page 23.
Electric' blankets, electric sheets, woolen
blankets, washable woolen garments
If manufacturer recommends machine
drying:
1. Place one or two dry towels in the
dryer and preheat 3-5 minutes on
a high setting. This will dry blankets
faster and help avoid pilling.
2. Put blanket in dryer with warm towels.
Set control for 20 minutes.
3. Check after 10 minutes. Remove
when s.till damp. Overdrying and
long tumbling can cause shrinking
and pilling.
4. Place blanket on flat surface, or
over two lines to finish drying. Gently
stretch to original size and shape.
5. When ,_ompletely dry, brush gently
to raise nap. Press binding with cool
iron if needed.
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