SOP – Laundry – Tips for using Dryers

Dryer temperature:

• Set the correct temperature for the dryer as per the linen used.
• Reduce heat if the synthetics linens are having wrinkles.

• Reduce heat down during the last few minutes of drying time.

• Remove linens before they are bone-dry.
• If the dryer heat is too high then the synthetic fabrics can look glazed or fused fibers.
• Learn the drying times and temperature for each fabric.
• Clean the filters on periodic bases to prevent any fire accidents.

Loading dryers:

• Always follow the manufactures loading instructions.
• Load the dryer to their capacity, ie do not overload or under load.

• Load dryers by the optimum performance weight or by the piece count to save energy costs.
• It is also a good practice to sort linens and uniforms by their type before drying.
• When drying the pillow cases and bed sheets run them through a cool down cycle of three to five minutes this will help reduce wrinkles.
• Cool down cycles feature on the dryer can also reduce the chances of burning the fabrics.

Removing linens and uniforms from dryer:

• While taking the cloths out from the dryer avoid accidental burs from hot dryer surfaces.
• Do not put the dried cloths from the dryer to the floor.
• Also never leave linen in the dryers overnight as this may cause fire accidents.