Drying Special Items. Kleenmaid LTKA6

Dryer Use and Care

Drying Special Items

Type of Load

Bedspreads

Special Instructions

Choose heat for fabric. Dry one double or two single spreads. Chenille and tufted spreads will shed lint and should be dried by themselves. New spreads especially, will contain loose lint. Tumble on NO HEAT setting before washing to remove loose lint.

These spreads may be dried completely.

Blankets

Electric

Synthetic Fibres

Thermal Cotton

Wool

DELICATE or AIR FLUFF/NO HEAT Fabric Selector settings. If drying items in dryer is recommended by the manufacturer, dry as for wool. Do not stretch the blanket because of the wiring. Some electric blankets may have an insulation on the the thermostats or on the wiring which will not withstand dryer heat. Do not dryer dry unless the blanket manufacturer says it can be done.

DELICATE or AIR FLUFF/NO HEAT Fabric Selector settings. Some of these blankets are fluffy and will shed lint. Tumble on AIR FLUFF/NO HEAT Fabric

Selector setting before washing to remove loose lint. Use a gentle wash method, then dry in dryer until just dry. The lint filter may need to be cleaned during the drying.

AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE cycle.

Agitation and tumbling contribute to the shrinkage and felting of wool. We cannot guarantee that wool will not shrink. However, if care is taken and the blanket manufacturer’s instructions are followed, satisfactory results should be obtained. Wash by the soak method with as little agitation as possible. After washing, stretch blanket gently in both directions. Use approximately five dry bath towels and place them between folds in blanket. This will “cushion” it to lessen the tumbling. Set dryer for

20 minutes on the TIME DRY cycle. Use REGULAR Fabric Selector setting, if it is available on your dryer. Check blanket when timer reaches 10. Wool blankets must be removed from the dryer when damp. Stretch gently to shape and finish drying over two clothes lines or in a flat position.

Curtains

Cotton

Fibreglass


Denim, Corduroy

AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE or TIME DRY cycles. Remove damp items for ironing or dry completely, then steam iron.

DO NOT DRY IN THE DRYER unless recommended by the manufacturer. Fibreglass may shred. Particles may remain in the dryer and rub off on the next load. This could irritate the skin. “Beta” fibreglass may be dryer dried if recommended by the manufacturer.

DELICATE or AIR FLUFF/NO HEAT Fabric Selector settings. Allow room for tumbling to prevent wrinkling. Delicate or sheer curtains must be dried by themselves so they will not be snagged by hooks or crushed by other clothes in the load. Some sheer curtains are heat sensitive. Dry 10 minutes only, plus the cool down period.

Remove from dryer immediately and hang. If the dryer has been heated from a previous load, AIR FLUFF/NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting may be sufficient.

AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE cycle. Dry completely and remove from dryer when seams are slightly wet to minimize shrinkage.

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Type of Load

Draperies

Knit Articles

Cottons


Wool

Lingerie

Cotton

Elastic

Foam Rubber

Spandex

Stretch Fabrics


Mattress Pads


Remove hooks and weights before washing. Choose heat for fabric and allow space in the dryer for tumbling. Some draperies may be removed when slightly damp and hung immediately. Lined draperies should be dry cleaned because they have a tendency to pucker.

Knit fabrics are usually manufactured under tension (stretching). Cotton knits especially may relax or draw together if every bit of moisture is removed from them. It is best to take them out of the dryer with a trace of moisture remaining, then stretch to shape. If they do shrink from overdrying, rewet them and dry properly.

AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE or TIME DRY cycle. Remove slightly damp to minimize ironing. Reshape, smooth seams and pockets, etc.

AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE or AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS/

KNITS cycle. Turn inside out to prevent “pilling” (the rolling up of the fibre ends from friction). Dry sweaters only with similar things because they tend to attract lint. Make sure the load is large enough for tumbling. Dry completely and remove from dryer immediately to minimize wrinkling.

DELICATE or AIR FLUFF/NO HEAT Fabric Selector settings. For wool labeled

“machine washable,” follow manufacturer’s directions. For other wool, use wool blanket method. Do not dryer dry loosely knit wool or hand knits. Dry these flat and stretch to shape from a pattern drawn before washing.

AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE cycle.

Body oils can cause elastic to deteriorate. Wash garments containing elastic frequently.

Elastic in such things as shorts may be dried as for fabric, but avoid overdrying.

Bras, bathing suits, sun suits, etc. DO NOT DRY THESE ITEMS IN THE DRYER

WITH HEAT, FIRE MAY RESULT. AIR FLUFF/NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting may be used.

Most girdles (control briefs or shapers) today are made from Spandex. Use DELICATE or AIR FLUFF/NO HEAT Fabric Selector setting. Do not overdry.

Choose heat for the most delicate fibre. These may be dried completely as they will stretch into shape. Avoid drying with lint-shedding fabrics.

TIME DRY cycle. Use DELICATE Fabric Selector setting. Some sheer fabrics, especially sheer knits, can be heat sensitive. Dry these until they are just dry (about 10 minutes) and remove from dryer immediately. Sheer fabrics should not be washed and dried with garments containing hooks or zippers. Man-made fabrics will create static electricity if overdried. To prevent this, use fabric softener and avoid overdrying.

The materials in mattress pads is made of either cotton or synthetic fibres. Read the fibre content label, found on your mattress pad, to determine what type of fibre was used to manufacture the pad. READ AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW the fabric care instructions supplied by the mattress pad manufacturer. Some pads made of synthetic fibres are very heat sensitive. These pads can be flammable if overheated or overdried.

TO AVOID A FIRE HAZARD, DO NOT OVERDRY mattress pads. Remove pads from the dryer while they are still damp.


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Pillows

Type of Load

Feather and Down-

Filled

Fibre-Filled (polyester)

Foam Rubber

Quilts


Ticking must be strong and seams secure. If in doubt, sew pillow into a case or use a zippered pillowcase to prevent feathers from coming out. After washing, shake pillow to fluff feathers. Dry one large or two smaller pillows. Use TIME DRY cycle. Use

DELICATE or REGULAR/PERM PRESS Fabric Selector settings. Shake and reposition pillows several times during drying. Pillows must be dry in the center to prevent mildew. Drying may take two hours or longer. Reset dryer timer if necessary.

The odor of wet feathers is not pleasant. However, the odor will disappear once the pillows dry.

Follow manufacturer’s directions.

Do not dry in the dryer.

Choose heat and cycle for fabric. Filling and cover must be completely washable. Old quilts may be too fragile to machine wash or dry. Quilts filled with cotton may become lumpy. Quilting should be close together. Remove from dryer slightly damp and stretch gently to shape. Quilted articles may shrink if overdried.

Rugs

Cotton With Cotton

Backing

Rubber-backed


Slip Covers

Stuffed Animals and Toys

Tennis Shoes

AUTOMATIC REGULAR/DELICATE or TIME DRY cycles. Dry one large or several small rugs. For one small rug only, add towels for buffers.

Hot water and heat tend to deteriorate many types of rubber. Some types of rubber-like materials are flammable under certain conditions. DO NOT DRY FOAM RUBBER

AND RUBBER-LIKE MATERIALS WITH HEAT.

DELICATE or AIR FLUFF/NO HEAT Fabric Selector settings. Follow manufacturer’s suggestions. Some of these rugs are heat sensitive and should be removed from the dryer when damp, or dried with no heat.

Choose heat for fabric. Close zippers. Dry one couch cover, two chair covers or five or six pillow covers at one time. Remove from dryer when slightly damp. Press pleats if necessary and replace on furniture immediately. Stretch fabrics and knits should be dried completely so they will fit snug when replaced on furniture.

Make sure the filling and covering are washable and can be dryer dried. Cotton filling may become lumpy. Protect glass eyes by covering with a stocking or tie toy into a pillowcase. Choose heat for most sensitive fibre. Dry enough clothes in the load for good tumbling. DO NOT DRY TOYS STUFFED WITH FOAM RUBBER OR

KAPOK IN THE DRYER WITH HEAT.

DELICATE or AIR FLUFF/NO HEAT Fabric Selector settings. Use a drying rack or tumble with at least four old bath towels.


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