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heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing
an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot
escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or
storing oil affected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire
hazard.
If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have
been contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they
should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent - this will reduce, but
not eliminate, the hazard. The ‘cool down’ cycle of tumble dryers should be
used to reduce the temperature of the items. They should not be removed
from the tumble dryer or piled or stacked while hot.
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Items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted
with petrol/gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive
substances should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Highly flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments
include acetone, denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene, spot removers
(some brands), turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
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Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured
rubber. like materials should not be dried in a tumble dryer on a heat setting.
Foam rubber materials can, when heated, produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
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Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used in a tumble dryer
to eliminate the effects of static electricity unless this practice is specifically
recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
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Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in a
tumble dryer.
Damage to the tumble dryer can result if metal reinforcements come loose
during drying. When available a drying rack could be used for such items.
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Plastic articles such as shower caps or babies’ waterproof napkin covers
should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
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Rubber-backed articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows,
galoshes and rubber-coated tennis shoes should not be placed in a tumble
dryer.
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