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The following items must NOT be placed
in the Dryer as they pose a fire risk:
•
Chemically impregnated fabrics such as
mops or cleaning cloths saturated with
wax or inflammable solvents.
•
Rubber backed articles, rubber boots, and
tennis shoes.
•
Clothes fitted with foam rubber pads.
•
Garments treated with dry-cleaning fluid
or a combustible solution.
•
Durable
pleated
items
other
than
permanent press.
•
Fibre-glass or leather items.
•
Cushions, quilts and similar stuffed items
as these accumulate heat.
•
Gas lighters that have accidentally been
left in pockets.
Loading
•
Do not overload the machine. We
recommend loading the drum to the
halfway mark.
•
Do not place dripping wet articles in the
dryer. As much water as possible should
be extracted before placing them in the
drum.
•
Clothes should not be loaded in a tangled
condition as this will prolong the drying
time.
•
Mix small and large articles for faster
drying time. Shake out each article for
more even drying.
•
It is recommended that synthetic whites
and coloured articles are not mixed until
their
colour
fastness
has
been
established.
•
Add a few hand towels to act as buffers
when drying a very small load.
•
Large items tend to retain a certain
position in the drum. To ensure thorough
drying it may be necessary to remove
these articles midway during the drying
cycle
and
reposition
them
before
continuing.
•
Bulky duvets and eiderdowns may not be
suitable even if the dry weight of the item
is within the prescribed limits. Their size
may prevent them from tumbling.
Cotton T-shirts and Knit underwear.
•
Dry only to a slightly damp stage. If these
articles are allowed to tumble too long, the
knitted cotton may shrink. This may be
corrected by re-dampening or by wearing
the article.
Curtains and slip covers.
•
Remove from the dryer while slightly
damp.
•
Iron and hang immediately.
Chenille and candlewick bedspreads.
•
Dry only one bedspread at a time.
•
Remove as much moisture as possible
before placing the bedspread in the dryer.
•
Dry completely.
Lingerie.
•
Use the Delicate programme.
•
Remove soon after drying to minimize
creasing.
•
To avoid tangling, it is recommended that
nylon stockings are enclosed in a nylon
mesh bag during drying.
Knitted synthetics.
•
Use a dry towel as a buffer, rubbing
surfaces may cause small beads to form,
(Turn these articles inside out).
Corduroy.
•
Turn inside out.
•
Remove while still damp and re-shape.
Silks, Dacrons and nylons.
•
Place in the dryer separately.
•
Do not over-dry.
Recommended loading level