User guide
LAUNDRY TIPS
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 14 and
15 include drying instructions for most types of washables. The chart below provides drying
instructions for special-care washables.
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DRYING INSTRUCTIONS
Blankets and
Machine drying knitted 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.
• Cotton, rayon,
synthetic blankets
Dry as recommended for permanent press fabrics on page 14.
• Electric blankets.
If manufacturer recommends machine drying:
electric sheets.
1. Place one or two dry towels in the dryer and preheat 3-5 minutes
woolen blankets.
on a high setting. This will dry blankets faster and help avoid
washable woolen
pilling.
garments
2. Put blanket in dryer with warm towels. Set control for 20 minutes.
3. Check after 10 minutes. Remove when still 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 completely dry, brush gently to raise rrap. Press binding
with cool iron if needed.
Curtains,
Remove drapery weights and hooks before laundering.
slipcovers
For slipcovers, replace while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit
tightly.
• Draperies,
Dry only a few minutes.
slipcovers
1. Leave room in dryer for load to fluff.
2. Remove from dryer while slightly damp. Do not overdry.
Diapers, baby
Wash and dry small items in a mesh bag or pillowcase for
clothes
convenient handling.
Remove diapers and cotton knit items while still slightly damp. They
will feel softer, shrink less, and be easier to fold.
Elastic items
Remove from dryer while still slightly damp.
Flame-retardant
Some items have been treated with a flame-retardant finish to
finishes
improve 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.
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