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[BeeChee]

I will be recieving a new washer and dryer soon.  I plan to run an empty load in the washer with hot water and detergent before the first load of clothes.

I have no idea what to do with the dryer. What do you suggest?

Thank you in advance!!

[redbird]

I have never done this but I would suggest running a load of old towels rags etc in both machines.

[Kachina624]

@BeeChee   Don't understand your question.  Surely you know what to do with a dryer; put something wet in it and turn. It on.

[Shelbelle]

Are you saying you want to test it out, just do a very small load of clothes, put them in dryer.  This would be a good way to test both appliances at same time. 

[northiie57]

most new washers have a clean cycle on them, we use it monthly in between loads HTH

[tends2dogs]

I have had new washers and dryers throughout the years.  Once they are hooked up, I load them up and use them.  I don't do any type "prewash"  or pre-dryer load.  

Just use them and enjoy them!

[lgfan]

The poster wants suggestions in how to clean the dryer before she uses it to dry clothes.  I would suggest to put a dryer sheet by itself in the dryer first then dry your clothes.

[On It]

I would put some old towels in the washer on large load with hot water and the recommended amount of detergent. Then I would put those in the dryer on hot. I believe that would take care of manufacturing residue or germs.

[beckyb1012]

I did the old towels for both machines for my first load of a new set.  If you are washing old then you can dry the freshly washed old.

[Desert Lily]

I'd read the owner's manual for answers to questions.