Drying Special-Care Items - Whirlpool Thin Twin User And Care Manual

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Drying special-care items
Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always
follow label directions when they
are
available. General drying instructions for some special
washables are included in this section.
Alr drying
Heat sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber, or some stuffed items require
(heat sensitive drying without heat. Use an Air setting or line dry. The Air setting is
items) useful for fluffing bedding and pillows, and dusting draperies and
clothing. See Warning on page 15.
Heat-sensitive
fabrics
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Olefin, polypro-
Follow care label directions.
pylene, sheer
nylon
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Cotton and If shoes can be machine laundered:
canvas shoes
1. Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as a buffer, or place
shoes on drying rack if your dryer has one.
2. If rubber or foam rubber materials are part of the shoe, use an Air
setting. For other materials, see page 15 for cycle, time,
or temperature recommendations.
3. Remove shoes from dryer while still damp and allow to air dry.
Pillows, stuffed
If manufacturer recommends machine drying, dry one pillow at
toys a
time and:
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Feather, foam, 1.
Make sure coverings are securely stitched.
polyester
2. Shake and fluff the items by hand several times during the cycle.
3. Make sure pillows are completely dry. Feather pillows take a long
time to dry.
Plastic, rubber
Follow care label directions.
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Shower curtains,
tablecloths, baby
panties
Scatter rugs
Follow care label directions.
Blankets and
Machine drying kniied woolens is not recommended. Block to shape
woolens
when wet and allow to air dry. Line dry blankets in shade on a breezy
day over two lines. Pin edges together and straighten them. When
partly dry, turn the blanket over, repin, and restraighten. When dry,
brush nap.
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Cotton, rayon,
synthetic
Dry as recommended for permanent press fabrics on page 15.
blankets
If manufacturer recommends machine drying:
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