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Drying special-care items
Most garments and household textiles have care labels with launl:lering instructions. Always follow
label directions when they are available. General drying instructio’ is for some special washables
are included in this section.
Alr drying
(heat sensitive
items)
Heat-sensltlve
fabrks
l Olefin, polypropy-
lene, sheer nylon
l Cotton and
canvasshoes
Pillows, stuffed
toys
l Feather, foam,
polyester
Plastk, rubber
Items
l Shower curtains,
tablecloths, baby
panties
Scatter rugs
Blankets and
woolens
l Cotton, rayon,
synthetic blankets
l Electric blankets,
electric sheets,
woolen blankets,
washable woolen
Heat sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber or si,me stuffed items require drying
without heat. Use an Air setting or line dry. The Air setting is useful for
fluffing bedding and pillows, and dusting craperies and clothing. See
Warning on page 9.
Follow care label directions.
If shoes can be machine laundered:
1. Place several bath towels in the dryer tr > 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 9 for cycle, time, and tempera-
ture recommendations.
3. Remove shoes from dryer while still damp and allow to air dry.
If manufacturer recommends machine wa:: hing, dry one pillow at
a time and:
1. Make sure coverings are securely stitched.
2. Shake and fluff the items by hand sever 31 times during the cycle.
3. Make sure pillows are completely dry. F-lather pillows take a long time
to dry.
Follow care label directions.
Follow care label directions.
Machine drying knitted woolens is not reco’ nmended. Block to shape
when wet and allow to air dry. Line dry blarlkets in shade on a breezy day
over two lines. Pin edges together and straIghten them. When partly dry,
turn the blanket over, repin and restraighte I. When dry, brush nap.
Dry as recommended for permanent press fabrics on page 9.
If manufacturer recommends machine dryir ~g:
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.
2. Put blanket in dryer with warm towels. Sat control for 20 minutes.
3. Check after 10 minutes. Remove when !i till 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, brlrsh gently to rai.;e nap. Press binding with
cool iron if needed.
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