Whirlpool 3401011 - Manual (Page 14)

LAUNDRY TIPS
Diapers, baby
clothes
Wash and dry small items in a mesh bag or pillowcase for convenient
handling.
1. Dry according to manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Remove diapers and cotton knit items while still slightly damp. They
will feel softer, shrink less, and be easier to fold.
Elastic items Remove from dryer while still slightly damp.
Fiberglass
materials Do not machine wash or dry fiberglass materials. Small particles can
stick to fabrics washed or dried in following ioads and cause skin
irritation.
Flame-
retardant
finishes
Some items have been treated with a flame-retardant finish to improve
their resistance to burning. Such items are clearly labeled. To retain
flame-retardant qualities through continuous use and washing, ciean and
dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Napped items Dry separately or with similar colors to avoid iint transfer. Foliow care
iabei directions.
• Corduroy,
velveteen
1. Dry according to manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Remove from dryer while there is still a trace of moisture.
3. Smooth, reshape and air dry before putting away.
Quilted, down-
filled items Foiiow care label instructions.
1. Dry one at a time.
2. Remove from dryer and shake or fluff the item during the drying cycie.
3. Smooth and reshape before putting away.
Snowsuits,
jackets Check label for fiber content, then follow care label directions.
• Nylon,
polyester-base
Dry according to manufacturer's instructions.
1. Dry garment for about 10 minutes. Remove and turn inside out. Dry for
10 more minutes.
2. Remove from dryer immediately and hang on a nonrusting hanger to
finish drying. This will help eliminate wrinkles.
Tinted, dyed or
noncolorfast
items
Dry according to fabric, weight and care label instructions. Wipe the dryer
drum carefully to remove any dye or lint that can be transferred to other
loads. See “Cleaning the dryer interior” on page 11.
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 other 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 towels.
Washable knits Do not overdry knits. Overdrying can cause shrinking and static cling.
1. Select cycle according to fabric and construction.
2. Turn synthetics and blends inside out when drying to avoid pilling.
3. Remove cotton and rayon knits while still slightly damp. Stretch into
shape and lay flat to finish drying.
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