Whirlpool 3396311 - Manual (Page 16)

L A U N D R Y T I P S
Drying special-care items
Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering Instructions. Always follow
label directions when they are available. General drying Instructio is for some special washables
are included in this section.
Air drying
(heat sensitive
items)
Heat-sensItIve
fabrics
• Olefin, polypropy­
lene, sheer nylon
• Cotton and
canvas shoes
Pillows, stuffed
toys
• Feather, foam,
polyester
Plastic, rubber
Items
• Shower curtains,
tablecloths, baby
panties
Scatter rugs
Heat sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber or some 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 to 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 was hing, dry one pillow at
a time and:
1. Make sure coverings are securely stitched.
2. Shake and fluff the items by hand several times during the cycle.
3. Make sure pillows are completely dry. Faather pillows take a long time
to dry.
Follow care label directions.
Follow care label directions.
Blankets and
woolens
•Cotton, rayon,
synthetic blankets
• Electric blankets,
electric sheets,
woolen blankets,
washable woolen
garments
Machine drying knitted woolens is not reco
when wet and allow to air dry. Line dry blar
over two lines. Pin edges together and stra
turn the blanket over, repin and restraighte
Dry as recommended for permanent press
If manufacturer recommends machine dryir
1. Place one or two dry towels in the dryer
high setting. This will dry blankets faster
2. Put blanket in dryer with warm towels. S
3. Check after 10 minutes. Remove when £
tumbling can cause shrinking and pilling
4. Place blanket on flat surface or over two
stretch to original size and shape.
5. When completely dry, brish gently to rai
cool iron if needed.
nmended. Block to shape
ikets in shade on a breezy day
ghten them. When partly dry.
When dry, brush nap.
fabrics on page 9.
ig:
and preheat 3-5 minutes on a
and help avoid pilling,
at control for 20 minutes,
till damp. Overdrying and long
lines to finish drying. Gently
;e nap. Press binding with
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