Asko T701 User manual Use & Care Guide EN - Page 10

PREPARING THE LAUNDRY With proper attention to how you prepare your laundry items for washing and drying, your wardrobe and linens will look like new for years. SORTING THE LAUNDRY For best drying results, clothes should be sorted properly. Most importantly, you should follow the care label instructions (see next page). Below are some suggestions on how to sort your laundry for drying. ♦ Permanent press items should be dried together. For the most wrinkle-free results when drying permanent press items, you should fill the machine only half full. These items also should be removed promptly from the dryer and hung up or folded right away. ♦ Dry heavy fabrics together and lightweight fabrics together. ♦ Dry fabrics that shed lint (chenille, terry cloth, etc.) separately from fabrics that collect lint (synthetics, velveteen, corduroy, etc.). ♦ Separate non-colorfast fabrics from light-colored items. ♦ If the care label says "Wash Separately," the fabric is likely to lose color (excess dye) for the first few washings. To minimize the possibility of the dye transferring to white or lighter colored items, dry new colored garments with items of similar color or alone. Bright reds and oranges on cottons are the dyes most likely to transfer colors. NOTE: Refer to "Important Safety Instructions" on page 2 for a list of specific materials that should never be put in a tumble dryer. FABRIC SOFTENER SHEETS We recommend that you do not use fabric softener sheets in the dryer. Over time, the chemicals on these sheets can build up inside the lint filter and clog the holes that circulate the air. DRYING TIMES Drying times will vary due to the amount of laundry in the machine, moisture content, type of fabric, air temperature and humidity. The length of the vent hose can also affect drying times. (See "Connecting to a Ventilation Duct" on page 5 for the recommended installation.) GENERAL LAUNDRY ADVICE ♦ Read all recommended care labels carefully. If the care label says "Drip dry," "Line dry" or Dry flat," do not dry that item in the dryer. Certain fabrics will melt or become dangerously flammable if heated, while others may lose their shape. ♦ Remove any sharp ornaments, pins or buckles to prevent snags. ♦ Empty pockets and turn them inside out. ♦ Close zippers and hooks to prevent snagging. ♦ Tie sashes and strings to prevent tangling. ♦ Mend any small rips to prevent them from enlarging. ♦ Turn colored cotton garments, velvet and finer knitwear inside out before washing. ♦ Turn delicate items, sweaters and T-shirts inside out to prevent pilling and to protect the prints. ♦ Prewash severely soiled items. ♦ Wash and dry colored fabrics separately the first time. ♦ Thoroughly rinse down items, such as comforters (Super rinse). ♦ Use fabric softener to eliminate static electricity in synthetic garments and to soften cotton. RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE SETTINGS AND LOAD SIZES Different fabrics require different load sizes and drying temperatures. The table below gives recommended temperature settings and load sizes for different fabrics. Page 10 Fabric Type Cotton w/out elastic and/or decorative trim Linen - white and colorfast Cotton/polyester blends Polyester/acrylic blends Rayon and acetate Washable silk and nylon * Temp Setting Normal Normal Low Low Low Low Load Size Full Half Half Half Half Third * Always refer to the care label on the garment to determine if it can be tumble dried. (See page 11.) Some wool and silk and hand-washable items should not be tumble dried. These items should be removed from the washer then pressed out in a terry towel to remove excess water before being hung up or laid flat to dry.