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Sort items into loads of similar items,and loads that will likely take similar times to dry.This prevents the
possibility of some items becoming over-dried whilst others are still damp.
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.
Care labels on garments provide valuable information about the fabric type and how the garment should
be dried. Always follow the advice on garment labels.
Check pockets for items that could damage your clothes or get caught in the dryer. Close zippers, hooks
and eyes, and other fastenings (ie fasten the openings of duvet/ doona covers),and remove loose bra
wires. These may damage both your dryer and your clothes.
Items of clothing with screen-printing should be turned inside out to prevent damage to the print.
Garments need to be loaded correctly to minimise creasing and wrinkling, and to ensure the load is
dried evenly.
Allow enough room in the dryer for clothes to tumble freely. Load the dryer in terms of the space the
garments take up when dry, rather than when they are wet.
Shake clothes out and load individually to help items dry evenly and reduce tangling.
Dry permanent press garments (business shirts) together on the Damp dryness level with Anti-crease
option on. This will help reduce wrinkling and the need for ironing.
Hang garments as soon as the drying cycle is complete to reduce the need for ironing.
Bedding
for very delicate items
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