Whirlpool 3396311 - Manual (Page 18)

L A U N D R Y T I P S
Towels Select cycle according to fabric type. Some towels, particularly those
made of a blend of synthetic fibers and natural fibers (polyester and
cotton blends), may shed more lint than o her towels causing your dryer’s
lint screen to get full faster. Be sure to remove lint from the dryer lint
screen before and after drying new towel:; .
Washable knits Do not overdry knits. Overdrying can cau::e shrinking and static cling.
1. Select cycle according to fabric and construction.
2. Turn synthetics and blends inside out v^hen drying to avoid pilling.
3. Remove cotton and rayon knits while s ill slightly damp. Stretch into
shape and lay flat to finish drying.
Using dryer fabric softeners
Dryer fabric softeners are recommended for • Clear, greasi:
reducing static cling (static can also be re-
fabric softenn
duced by not overdrying) and for softening item during ti
fabrics. Always follow package instructions causes a sta
carefully. liquid detergn
• Put fabric softener sheet on top of the load • Some fabric ;
before starting the dryer. Do not add a screen and s.
fabric softener sheet after the cycle has labeled as di
started. Instant heat can cause the fabric
softener to spot fabrics.
i-like spots can result from the
ir sheet becoming tangled in an
imbling. If fabric softener
n, wet the stain and rub with
mt or bar soap, rewash.
lOfteners can clog the lint
ow drying. Use fabric softeners
/er safe.
Saving energy
• Use your automatic cycle to dry most loads.
• Dry only full loads without overdrying.
• Avoid overloading dryer, adding wet items to
a partly dried load, or opening the door
unnecessarily.
• Plan your laundry to dry one load after
another. A warm dryer shortens drying time.
' Shorten dryit g times by exhausting dryer
properly and cleaning exhaust duct and
outside exha jst hood as needed.
-Keep the lir t screen clean.
- Use your di yer in a room where room air
temperaturi! is above 45°F (7°C).
-Sort loads by fabric weight and type.
Vacation care
1. Unplug power supply cord or turn off
electrical power supply.
2. Clean lint screen.
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