How to Choose the Right Dryer Cycle

Dryers these days are so much more powerful (and confusing) than they were years ago. With different heat levels and a variety of cycle options, it can get complicated figuring out which cycle to use for each type of clothes. We have compiled a quick reference to make your life a little less complicated!

Normal/Regular Dry

The concept of this setting is hot air in the least amount of time. It works best for white clothes or colorless fabrics that can withstand the beating, and garments that are usually preshrunk.

Permanent Press

Permanent press applies to colored garments using medium heat. The lack of heat intensity protects colored garments from fading and damage. A cool-down period at the end cuts down on the wrinkles that form when clothes sit in the machine.

Air Fluff/Dry

Want to clean without the heat? The air fluff setting on your dryer tumbles clothes or household items without heat. This offers a safe way to freshen things that may not require washing, such as drapes, throw pillows or denim that only need to be softened.

Extended Tumble

This setting will periodically tumble your clothes, without heat, for a preset amount of time after they’re dry to prevent wrinkles.

Line Dry

Gone are the days when clothes were hung on a clothesline on sunny summer day to dry. The line dry setting simulates that plus has the wrinkle-releasing benefits of tumble action.

Quick Dry

In a hurry? Use this setting! Grab your clothes and throw it in the dryer and in about half the time, your clothes will be dry. This uses high heat to dry your items quickly, so be careful of using it for delicate or colorful fabrics.

Dryness Control

Customize! Customize! Customize! Choose how dry you want your clothes to be—from “damp” to “very dry.”

Manual Dry

Say you have a pair of jeans that fits perfectly when dried for 20 minutes on “medium.” This setting allows you to customize the drying time and temperature.

Towels, sweats or jeans will love this cycle! For items that take a long time to dry, use this setting. They’ll tumble for an extended period with high heat.

Delicates

Got delicate undergarments or even your spandex workout gear? This setting will work the best for these kinds of clothes. It uses low heat and keeps your delicates intact and fresh.

Delay Start

Sets the machine to turn on at a later time so clothes don’t sit around when you’re not home to fold them.