LG Dryer - Cycles and Options

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Understanding what the different LG dryer cycles and options do will help you unlock the world of possibilities with your appliance.

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Here you’ll find everything you need to know about the cycles and options available for your LG dryer.

• Standard Cycles

  LG Dryer Cycle Details

  Cycle	Fabric Type	Default Dry Level	Default Temperature	Default Time
  Normal	Work clothes, corduroys, etc.	Normal	Medium	41
  Heavy Duty	Jeans, heavyweight items	Normal	High	54
  Bedding	Comforters, Pillows, Sheets	Normal	Medium	55
  Towels	Denims, towels, heavy cottons	Normal	Mid High	55
  Perm. Press	Permanent press, synthetic items	Normal	Low	32
  Delicates	Lingerie, sheets, blouses	Normal	Low	28
  Speed Dry	For small loads with short drying times	Off	High	25
  Air Dry	For items that require heat-free drying such as plastics or rubber	Off	Off	30
  Steam Sanitary™	Comforter, bedding, children's clothing	Off	High	31
  Steam Fresh™	Comforter, shirts, trousers (except especially delicate fabrics)	Off	Mid High	10
  Anti-Bacterial	Do not use this cycle with delicate fabrics.	Very	High	1:10
  Small Load	Only normal / towels fabric type (Max 3lb)	Normal	High	50
  Jumbo Dry	Comforters, Pillows, Sheets	Normal	Medium	1:25

• Downloadable Cycles
  NOTE

  Using a downloadable cycle on your LG dryer requires the unit to be registered in the LG ThinQ app. For assistance registering your dryer in the ThinQ app click here.

  
  

  LG Dryer Downloadable Cycle Details

  Cycle	Cycle Description
  Super Dry (default)	This cycle thoroughly dries cotton clothes. This cycle uses high heat for clothes that are dryer in the same Cotton/Normal cycle time. Dries cotton clothes very for better drying performance.
  Denim	This cycle dries jeans.
  Kids' Clothes	This cycle uses high temperatures to sanitize kids' clothes.
  Bulky / Bedding	This cycle is designed specifically to dry sheets and bedding.
  Small Load	This cycle efficiently dries a small load of laundry (3 lb or less—1 thick bath towel equals 1 lb.)
  Ultra Delicate	This cycle uses low heat to carefully dry delicate items (like lingerie, blouses, etc.)
  Perm.Press	This cycle dries permanent press fabrics or synthetic items.
  Heavy Duty	This cycle dries durable items such as jeans and other heavyweight items at a high temperature.
  Towels	This cycle dries towels.
  Low Temp Dry	This cycle dries the load while reducing energy consumption.
  Power Dry	Do not use this cycle with delicate fabrics.
  Freshen up	This cycle helps reduce odors and remove light wrinkles.
  Gym Clothes	This cycle dries gym clothes.
  Blankets	This cycle completely dries bulky blankets.
  Blanket Refresh	This cycle warms blankets and makes them feel nice and fluffy.
  Rainy Day	This cycle dries clothes made damp by rain or snow.
  Deodorization	This cycle helps reduce odors in clothes that do not require washing.
  Lingerie	This cycle is designed specifically to dry lingerie.
  EconoDry	This cycle saves energy by drying cotton clothes in low temperatures.
  Socks	This cycle is designed specifically to dry socks.
  Overnight Dry	This energy efficient cycle dries a small load overnight.
  Bedding / Curtains	This cycle effectively dries bedding and curtains.
  Kids' Gym Clothes	This cycle dries children's cotton sportswear.
  Easy Ironing	This cycle leaves clothes slightly damp so they're ready to iron dry.
  Wrinkle Prevention	This cycle prevents wrinkles caused by clothes sitting in the dryer by tumbling clothes without heat after the cycle is complete until the door is opened or the power is turned off.
  EconoDry Small Load	This cycle is energy efficient for a small load of laundry. (3lb.)
  Static Reduce	This cycle uses steam to reduce static in dry clothes.
  Half Load Dry	This cycle is optimized to dry a half load of laundry properly.
  Full Load Dry	This cycle is optimized to dry a full load of laundry properly.
  Single Garments	This cycle dries individual clothes quickly.
  Shoes or fabric doll	This cycle refreshes shoes or Teddy bear by using rack.
  Wrinkle Free Xpress	This cycle reduces wrinkles by tumbling without heat after the cycle is complete.
  Steam Wrinkle Free	This cycle reduces static by adding steam to the end of the cycle then tumbling clothes without heat to decrease wrinkles.
  Easy Iron Xpress	This cycle leaves the clothes a little damp so wrinkles can be easily ironed out.
  Antibacterial	This cycle reduces 99.9% of bacteria on laundry. Do not use this cycle with delicate fabrics.
  Steam Sanitary	This cycle reduces bacteria on laundry using TurboSteam.
  Sportswear	This cycle is designed specifically to dry sportswear.
  Speed Dry	This cycle quickly dries small load of laundry using hot temperature option.
  Air Dry	This cycle is for items that require heat free drying such as plastics or rubber.
  Rack Dry	This cycle is used with items, such as wool sweaters, silk items, and lingerie, that should be dried flat. This cycle can also be used with items that should not be tumbled dry, such as gym shoes or stuffed animals. Install the rack in the dryer drum before using this cycle.

• Options

  LG Dryer Options Details

  Option	Options Description
  Anti Bacterial	The ANTI BACTERIAL option reduces bacteria by using a higher temperature during the drying cycle. This option can only be used on the HEAVY DUTY, COTTON/TOWELS, and NORMAL cycles. This option should not be used on delicate fabrics. On some models, this is a cycle rather than an option.
  Easy Iron	The Easy Iron option assists in providing properly dampened fabrics for ironing, which can save time and make ironing easier. This option injects steam into the dryer late in the cycle to dampen the clothing. When using this option, clothing will come out slightly damp, making them easier to iron. This feature will be active approximately 8-13 minutes of the cycle. The drum will turn for 3 seconds of every minute when the option is active.
  Eco Hybrid	The ECO HYBRID option helps to reduce the energy consumption on LowTemp Dry+, Cotton/Normal, Heavy Duty, and Towel cycles by using heat pump air recirculating technology. Using the ECO HYBRID option will increase energy savings, but will also increase the drying time. Using the ECO HYBRID option with the LowTemp Dry+ cycle will provide the maximum energy savings, but the dry times will also be the longest using this setting. NOTE: ECO HYBRID is not available on all models. Refer to the owner's manual for more information.
  More Time / Less Time	Use the MORE TIME/LESS TIME buttons to add or reduce the drying time of a Time Dry cycle in 1-minute increments.
  Damp Dry Signal	With this option, the dryer signals when the load is approximately 80% dry. This allows you to remove faster- drying lightweight items or items that you would like to iron or hang while still slightly damp. Press the DAMP DRY SIGNAL button.
  Drum Light	The drum is equipped with a white LED light that illuminates when the washer is turned on. This light automatically turns off when the door is closed and the cycle starts.
  Wrinkle Care	Selecting this option will tumble the load periodically for up to 3 hours after the selected cycle, or until the door is opened. This is helpful in preventing wrinkles when you are unable to remove items from the dryer immediately.
  Child Lock*	Use this option to disable the controls. This feature can prevent children from changing cycles or operating the machine. The feature does not lock the lid/door. Once the Child Lock is set, it must be deactivated before any controls, except the Power button, can be used.
  Custom Program (PGM Save)	Custom program allows you to store customized wash cycle for future use.
  Energy Saver	This option helps to reduce the energy consumption in the Normal cycle, depending on the load size. When the Energy Saver option is selected, the cycle begins with an air dry section and the drying time is increased.
  TurboSteam™	Helps refresh fabrics and reduce wrinkles in half the time of other steam settings
  Smart Grid	Reduce energy costs from drying clothes by avoiding peak usage periods, with information supplied by your local electric utility company. If your utility company has equipped your home with Smart Grid technology, you will need to contact the utility company for information regarding the Smart Grid features.
  Wi-Fi Connect / Remote Start	Wi-Fi connect will allow you to start the connection process in order to connect your unit to your home network. Remote Start will allow you to use a smart phone to control the appliance remotely or check to see how much time is left in the cycle.