Drying special items – Fisher & Paykel Intuitive DEIX1 User Manual
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Drying Special Items
There are some articles that need to be dried in a special way. Before you dry any item that is 
not described in SmartLoad’s cycles (page 16), refer to the table below. Always remember to 
follow the manufacturer’s instructions. 
ITEM
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Pillows
Check the care label – Can the pillow be dried in the dryer?
Do not dry foam rubber pillows.
It is important that before placing a pillow in the dryer 
you check for weak seams where feathers or fillings could 
escape. 
YOU CAN DRY ONE AVERAGE SIZED PILLOW AT A TIME
Choose the DELICATE cycle and set 20 minutes drying time.
It’s best to place the pillow on a drying rack (refer to page 
24) to avoid any chance of the filling escaping, balling or 
clumping.
CHECK THE PILLOW AT REGULAR INTERVALS
If you are using a drying rack, you will need to turn the 
pillow at regular intervals to ensure even drying.
Note: It is important to completely dry the pillow to prevent 
mildew from forming. 
Blankets
Check the care label – Can the blanket be dried in the dryer?
Include 4-5 medium sized towels along with the blanket 
for cushioning. This will help stop shrinkage from over 
tumbling. 
If you are drying more than one blanket, ensure they do not 
sit higher than the top of the lint bucket, otherwise there 
will not be enough space for them to tumble. 
Choose the DELICATE cycle and set 20 minutes drying time.
On completion, remove the blanket, shake and, if needed, 
stretch the blanket back to its original shape. Place it back in 
the dryer and repeat until the blanket is dry. 
Note: It is important to completely dry the blanket to 
prevent mildew from forming.
Plastic 
Foam Rubber
Rubber-Backed Products
Do not dry products containing foam rubber, plastic or 
rubber on any cycle other than AIR DRY. 
Drying these types of garments on any cycle other than AIR 
DRY is a FIRE RISK. 
