Blankets and
woolens
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.
l Electric blankets,
2. Put blanket in dryer with warm towels. Set control for 20 minutes.
electric sheets,
3. Check after 10 minutes. Remove when still damp. Overdrying and
woolen blankets,
long tumbling can cause shrinking and pilling.
washable woolen
garments.
4. Place blanket on flat surface or over two lines to finish drying.
Gently stretch to original size and shape.
5. When completely dry, brush gently to raise nap. Press binding with
cool iron if needed.
Curtains,
Remove drapery weights and hooks before laundering.
slipcovers
l Draperies,
1.
Use lowest temperature or an Air setting.
slipcovers
2. Leave room in dryer for load to fluff.
3. Remove from dryer while slightly damp. Do not overdry.
For slipcovers, replace slipcovers while still slightly damp. They will
dry to fit tightly.
l Sheers, some
Dry only a few minutes.
synthetic curtains
l Bonded or
Do not overdry or tumble in high heat. Overdrying loosens the adhe-
laminated fabrics sive and causes fabrics to separate.
Diapers, baby
clothes
Wash and dry small items in a mesh bag or pillowcase for convenient
handling.
Elastic items
Flame-retardant
finishes
Napped
items
l Corduroy,
velveteen
Quilted, down-
filled Items
1. Dry according to fabric and cycle settings listed on page 15.
2. Remove diapers and cotton knit items while still slightly damp. They
will feel softer, shrink less, and be easier to fold.
Dry at lowest temperature setting. Remove from dryer while still
slightly damp.
Some items have been treated with a flame-retardant finish to im-
prove their resistance to burning. Such items are clearly labeled. To
retain flame-retardant qualities through continuous use and washing,
clean and dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Dry separately or with similar colors to avoid lint transfer. Follow care
label directions.
1. Dry according to fabric and cycle settings shown on page 15.
2. Remove from dryer while there is still a trace of moisture.
3. Smooth, reshape, and air dry before putting away.
Follow care label instructions.
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.
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