Whirlpool 3401086 - Manual (Page 17)

Laundry Tips
This section provides information on preparing clothes for drying, drying guidelines, and
instructions for drying special-care items.
NOTES:
• Refer to your washer Use and Care Guide for proper washing techniques and additional
laundry tips.
• See pages 3 and 4 of this book for Important Safety Information.
Sorting clothes
• Separate dark from light
colors; colorfast from non-
colorfast. Items properly
sorted for washing are
usually properly sorted for
drying.
• Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels)
from light fabrics (synthetics, permanent
press).
• Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from
lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, perma­
nent press). When possible, turn lint takers
inside out.
Choosing load sizes
• Mix large items with smaller
items. Load the dryer by the
amount of space items take
up, not by their weight. Do
not overload the dryer. Over­
crowding causes uneven drying and
wrinkling, and can cause items to wear out
faster (because of pilling).
• You may need to rearrange large items
(sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during a
cycle to reduce balling or rolling up.
' For better tumbling action, when drying
only a few small items, add one or two
lint-free towels. This also prevents small,
lightweight items from blocking airflow.
Drying tips
•Close zippers, snaps, and
hooks to avoid snagging
other items. Remove heat-
sensitive trim that can be
damaged by drying. Tie
• Sharp or metal objects can
damage your dryer. Check
pockets for pins, clips,
money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do
not lay these objects on
' Check garments to make sure all spots
and stains were removed during the wash.
Do not tumble dry soiled or stained items.
Heat may permanently set stains.
pockets. Turn pockets inside out.
• Place small items such as baby socks or
hankies in a mesh bag for easier removai.
• Articles to be ironed should be removed
from the dryer while still damp.
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