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Description of Care
Blankets
Check hangtag, To linedry, choosea breezyday and hang blanketover two parallellines, When blanketis
partially dry, change its position.
When drying in dryer, place 4 or 5 bath towels in dryer to cushion blanket.
a. Set TIMER for 30 minutes at NORMAL Temperature.
Preheat dryer and towels without blanket
for 5 minutes.
b. Place warm towels in fold of blanket and dry for 7 to 15 minutes. Remove when still damp.
c. Block to size, finish drying on a flat surface or hang across two parallel lines.
d. Press binding with warm iron if desired.
Curtains/Draperies
Curtainsuse AUTO PERMAPRESS. Draperiesfollow manufacturer's instructionsas somecan be tumble dried
and others are linedried. Forfiberglassdraperies,see Fiberglassbelow. Dry in small loads, remove as soon
as dryer stops.
Diapers
Dryers make diaperscome out soft and fluffy. Use NORMAL Temperature.
Fiberglass
Read hangtag. Some FiberglassBetafabricsmaybe driedinthe dryer. RegularfiberglassshouldNOT bedryer
dried. Most fiberglassarticlesshed small particlesof glass that stay in the dryer. These particlesmay get on
clothingin laterloadsandcause skinirritationand discomfort. If the manufacturerrecommendsdrying fiberglass
articles, DO NOT USE HEAT, use the FLUFF (No Heat Setting).
Foam Rubber
Rubber(suchasf_undinbras__ingerie_stu_edt_ys_paddingf_rsuits_etc_)sh_u_dn_tbedriedusingheat_ Either
line dry or use FLUFF (no heat) setting on dryer.
Plastics
DO NOT USE HEAT WHEN DRYING. Either line dry or use FLUFF (no heat) setting on dryer. Add clean dry
towels to help tumbling.
Pillows
Dry on TIME DRY using LOW heat. Pillows may take an hour or longerto dry. Do not dry foam rubber pillows
in a dryer.
Rugs
Dry according to manufacturer's recommendations.
Slipcovers
Dry on NORMAL Temperature checking occasionally so they can be removed while stilldamp. Replace on
furniture immediately, smooth seams and surface with hands. If necessary, press ruffled or pleated flounces.
Starched Items
When drying starched articles, dry separately so the starch will not transfer to other clothing. Turn dark articles
insideout so starchspotswillnot show on the outsideof the garment. Wipe insideof dryer with a damp cloth
after removingitems so all starch is removed from the drum.
Sharp Items
Dry sharp items (such as bras with stays and hooks and other sharp items) in zippered pillowcase to prevent
damage to dryer and other clothes.
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