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Grouping Similar Items

For the best drying results, and to reduce the possibility of damage to clothing, sort clothes into loads that can be dried with the same drying cycle.

Different fabrics have different care requirements, and some fabrics will dry more quickly than others.

Woolen Items
  • Always follow fabric care labels before drying woolen items in a dryer. After the cycle, the items may still be damp. Do not repeat the cycle. Pull the items to their original shape if needed and lay them flat to finish drying.

Woven and Loopknit Materials
  • Some woven and loopknit materials may shrink, depending on quality.

Permanent Press and Synthetics
  • Do not overload your dryer. Take out permanent press items as soon as the dryer stops to reduce wrinkles.

Baby Clothes and Nightgowns
  • Always check the manufacturer’s instructions.

Rubber and Plastics
  • Do not dry any items made from or containing rubber or plastics such as:

    • Aprons, bibs and chair covers

    • Curtains and tablecloths

    • Bath mats

Fiberglass
  • Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer. Glass particles left in the dryer could be picked up by your clothes the next time you use the dryer and irritate your skin.

Fabric Care Labels
  • Sort and dry laundry according to care labels, size, and fabric type. Do not overload the dryer. This will save energy and time and give the best drying performance.