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DRY PREPARATION
Sorting
Sort your garments before placing them into the dryer. Sort into loads of similar items,
and loads that will likely take similar times to dry. Heavier items (eg towels, and flannelette
sheets) are best dried separately from lightweight items (eg synthetics, polyester-cotton
sheets and shirts). This prevents the possibility of some items becoming over-dried whilst
others are still damp. It will also help to extend the life of your clothing and linen.
Care labels on garments provide valuable information about the fabric type and
how the garment should be dried. Always follow the advice on the garment labels.
Only dry items in this dryer that have a care label stating tumble drying is suitable.
Drying your clothes as soon as you remove them from the washer will decrease the chance
of wrinkles forming, and dye transfer from coloured items to white items from occurring.
Separate coloured items from white/light items where possible, especially when new. Colour
run may be an issue, especially if you intend to delay the start of the drying cycle.
SPECIFIC
ITEM/DRYING
REQUIREMENTS
SUGGESTED
CYCLE AND
OPTIONS
SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE
COMMENTS
Towels
Towels
High
Towels produce a lot of lint and are best
dried on their own.
Sheets, pillowcases,
duvet/doona covers
Sheets
High
Ensure duvet/doona cover openings
are buttoned/domed before placing
in the dryer.
Bulky items –
doonas, duvets,
sleeping bags,
jackets
Bulky
Medium
Dry only one bulky item at a time and
place a knotted towel into the dryer at the
same time to ensure the bulky item moves
around evenly.
Business shirts,
trousers, other
creasables
Easy Iron
Medium
WRINKLE FREE
is automatically selected to
help minimise creasing once the drying
cycle has finished.
Woollens, silks
Wool
Low
Designed for items that could be damaged
if they are tumbled, eg woollens. Use the
drying rack.
Delicates, fine fabrics
Delicate or
Rack Dry
Low
You can further reduce the dryness
level to damp or use
RACK DRY
for
very delicate items.
Jeans
Heavy
High
Turn jeans inside out to help maintain
their appearance. Dry separately from
other items.
Shoes, hats, soft
toys or other odd
shaped items
Rack Dry
Low
Check on the item regularly throughout
the drying cycle. Ensure the rack has been
correctly fitted. Only dry shoes on
LOW
drying temp.