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With your LG Dryer comes a whole new world of laundry possibilities. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about cycles and options available for your LG dryer.
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How to Set a Manual Dry Cycle
- Button options and locations may vary depending on the model.
- The dry time range can be adjusted from 30 minutes to 205 minutes depending on the options selected.
1Press the [Power] button.
2Select [Manual Dry / Timed Dry / Speed Dry] cycle (will differ depending on dryer model).
3Press the [More Time] button and the [Less Time] button to set the drying time.
4Press the [Start/Pause] button.
| 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 |
Using a downloadable cycle on your LG dryer would require the unit to be registered in the LG ThinQ app. For assistance registering your dryer in the ThinQ app click here.
For those of you using LG products with a download cycle feature such as dryers, washers, dishwashers, and stylers download and enjoy a variety of cycles on the ThinQ app.
You can download new and specialized cycles on the app that are not included in the standard cycles on the appliance.
In order to wash the dishes late at night or use fluffy tumbled dried towels, even during the rainy season, download and use the cycles you want whenever.
Necessary things to check before using the download cycle feature: make sure this is available on your model and that the wireless router is powered on and the ThinQ app is installed on your mobile device.
Let's take a look at the download cycle feature. Open the ThinQ app on your mobile device and select the device on the home screen on which you want to store the downloaded cycle.
Enter useful features, tap download cycle, select your desired type of cycle from the menu, and tap download on the product.
Once the downloading process is finished, you can find the newly downloaded cycle on the screen and freely use it on the ThinQ app or the product itself.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Reduce Static | Use this function to add steam. This function injects steam late in the drying cycle to reduce the static electricity caused by dry fabrics rubbing together. |
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