iUseful hintsnKnitted textiles (knitted underwear) may shrink
a little during drying. Please do notoverdry
items of this type. It is advisable to allow for
nTry to load to the maximum capacity of theshrinkage when choosing the size of new
machine as small loads are uneconomical.purchases.
For information, here is a list of the averagenYou can also put starched items into your
weights of some common laundry items.
dryer. However, to achieve the desired
Sheet700 - 1000 g starched effect, choose the programme Oiron
Tablecloth400 - 500 gdry�. To remove any starch residues, wipe out
the internal drum after drying with a moist cloth
Kitchen towel70 - 120 g
and then rub it dry.
Table napkin50 - 100 gnTo avoid a static charge when drying is
Towelling hand towel150 - 250 g
completed, use either a fabric softener when
Bathrobe 1000 - 1500 gyou are washing the laundry or a fabric
ManOs shirt200 - 300 gconditioner specifically for tumble dryers.
Pillowcase100 - 200 gnRemove the laundry when the dryer has
finished drying.
ManOs pyjamas400 - 500 g
LadiesO nightdress200 - 250 gnIf individual items are still damp after drying,
set a brief post-drying timeat least 20, but
minutes.This will be necessary particularly for
nNever tumble dry the following:
Particularly delicate items such as net curmultilatainsyered items (e,.g. collars, pockets, etc.).
woollen, silk, fabrics with metal trim, nylon
tights, bulky materials such as anoraks,
blankets, eiderdowns, sleeping bags, feather
quilts and any items containing rubber foam or
materials similar to rubber foam.
nAlways follow the instructions on garment
labels.
normal drying (high temperature)
delicate drying (low temperature)
do not tumble dry
nClose pillowcases and covers with fasteners to
prevent small laundry items getting tangled
inside them. Close press studs, zips and hooks
and tie belts and apron strings.
nSort laundry according to type and degree of
drying required.
nDo not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing
and saves energy.
nAvoid drying dark clothes with light coloured
fluffy items such as towels as they could attract
the fluff.
nThe laundry must be thoroughly spun before
tumble drying.
nEasy-care items,too, e.g. shirts, should be
briefly pre-spun before drying (depending on
crease resistance approx. 30 seconds or using
the special brief spin programme of your
washing machine).
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