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General Tips

  • Combine large and small items in the same load.

  • Close zippers, hooks and drawstrings to prevent these items from snagging or tangling on other clothes.

Note
  • Damp clothes will expand as they dry. Do not overload the dryer; clothes require room to tumble and dry properly.

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.

Fabric Care Labels

Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label. Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option selections to care for your clothing according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Tumble Dry

Label

Directions

Dry

Normal

Permanent Press / Wrinkle Resistant

Gentle / Delicate

Do not tumble dry

Do not dry (used with do not wash)

Heat Setting

Label

Directions

High

Medium

Low

No Heat / Air