Tumble dryer programs

If there is a washing machine in almost every home and users are already accustomed to it, then a dryer can be found much less often, which is why people have questions about its design. One of the main issues is the drying modes in the dryer, because if you don’t know all the details, you can accidentally damage your clothes. To avoid spoiling anything and always dry things effectively, carefully study our detailed publication.

Types of Algorithms

First of all, it is worth considering the classification of drying programs that are most often found in modern dryers. All functions of “home assistants” are classified on different grounds, but often this is done according to the duration of the work cycle. You need to select the execution time that is required for specific products, and then start the job with the appropriate key. As soon as the set time has expired, the machine will stop working, which is very simple for the user, but can either damage the clothes or dry them poorly. This is due to the fact that if the housewife does not guess correctly over time, then the machine will either dry things out or not dry them completely.

Operating modes are also divided according to residual humidity. The user needs to select the residual humidity mode that suits him, start the work cycle and wait until the items reach the required percentage of moisture. In this case, the device will end automatically and you won’t have to look after it or your clothes.

Finally, there is a classification according to the type of fabric from which the clothes are made, which is also very convenient, because different materials require different approaches.In this case, the user only needs to select a program, for example, for cotton products. If the purchased device belongs to the middle or higher price category, then it will definitely have cycles for the most delicate fabrics, such as wool and silk. Plus, there are convenient functions for specific wardrobe items. Which ones?

• Jeans.
• Shirts.
• Sportswear.
• Shoes.
• Baby's clothes.
• Jackets.

As a result, the number of modes and their classification directly depend on the category of the dryer. Budget options provide users with several basic cycles, which should be enough for a comfortable life. More expensive models offer more specific modes suitable for a variety of situations.

Examples of Dexp dryer modes

For clarity, it is worth analyzing the operating cycles of a specific dryer model common on the Russian market. The following drying programs can be found in the most popular dryers of the Dexp brand.

• Cotton standard and extra. Cycle for cotton items that the user does not plan to iron after the program ends. Most often, up to 9 kilograms of clothes can be dried this way.

In automatic mode, the machine will automatically determine the drying time depending on the total weight of the items loaded into the drum.

• Ironing cotton. A similar mode is for cotton items, which leaves the clothes slightly damp for easy ironing. The capacity is the same - 9 kilograms.
• Delicate drying. Suitable for items that may become deformed during normal operating cycles due to high speeds or excessive heat. Minimum capacity - only 1 kilogram.
• Drying mixed fabrics.A program for processing products from different types of fabrics in conditions of low-intensity air flows. It is permissible to dry about 3.5 kilograms of laundry this way.
• Synthetics extra. Intensive mode for working with items made from dense synthetic materials. This duty cycle gradually increases temperature and airflow for maximum efficiency. The capacity is again 3.5 kilograms.
• Synthetic standard. Function for thin synthetic clothes that do not need to be ironed, for example baby clothes and socks. You can dry 3.5 kilograms at a time.
• Wool. A specific mode exclusively for wool, which will not damage fragile clothes, but will only make them softer and fresher. It is permissible to process only 1 kilogram per cycle.
• Jeans. This program operates at maximum speed in order to effectively dry such dense fabric. The load is half - only 4.5 kilograms.
• Bed sheets. Mode for the largest items made of cotton - sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, as well as other products of their mixed fabric. Load no more than 4.5 kilograms at a time.
• Sportswear. A program suitable for polyester sportswear that does not need to be ironed. The cycle is distinguished by its delicacy and low temperature. Capacity is 3 kilograms.
• Shirts. Option for processing shirts that need to be hung on hangers at the end of the cycle. It is characterized by low temperature, long duration and very powerful air flow for processing products. You can dry only a couple of shirts per cycle, since the load is only 1 kilogram.
• Customizable.The program is either to set the user’s own settings, or the mode that was activated by the “home assistant” most often, so she set it to this key.
• Warm drying on a timer. Cycle for large items with several layers, such as winter jackets, blankets, pillows and other things that need to be treated with warm air at medium intensity. The time is set manually - options from 10 to 120 minutes are valid. It is advisable to dry one large item weighing less than 9 kilograms in this way.
• Cold drying on a timer. A similar mode, only the air is cold, and the duration is only from 10 to 30 minutes. A cycle for very quickly drying a product weighing less than 9 kilograms.
• Refreshment. An option to give freshness to things that have not been used for a long time. The timer can be set for a period from 20 to 150 minutes.

Also, do not forget about the delayed start, which can be activated for any working cycle. This way you can delay drying for 24 hours or less. A very useful mode when electrical appliances operate at a different rate at night, which allows you to save on utility bills.

Auxiliary options

Finally, we need to list additional functions that make the life of housewives easier, and also generally increase the efficiency of “home assistants”. We will study these options using equipment from the same Dexp brand.

• Prevents wrinkles. A useful feature for reducing the number of wrinkles on items after a working cycle. The activated option will increase the operation of the machine for a period of time from 30 to 120 minutes, depending on the user’s choice.The improvement can be applied to all modes except “Cold drying by timer”, “Wool” and “Refresh”.
• Child lock. A necessary option for families with children. To activate, you need to hold down the buttons responsible for the signal and preventing wrinkles during operation for about 3 seconds. This manipulation will install a block on all buttons except the power buttons. Removing a block is done in exactly the same way as activating it.
• Control of sound signals. If you often use the dryer at night, or you need to use the appliance without disturbing small children, you can turn off the dryer beeps. Click the Alarm button once to deactivate or activate sounds.
• Work intensity. This key adjusts the strength of the drying air flow. It can be configured for all working cycles except for the “Cotton for ironing”, “Delicate drying”, “Wool”, “Warm drying by timer”, “Cold drying by timer” and “Refresh” programs.
• Backlight. In the newest dryers from Dexp, you can even adjust the drum lighting so that it does not disturb you at night or simply does not waste unnecessary electricity.

Not all additional functions will be used every time, but their presence allows you to customize the “home assistant” to suit your needs, which is why the more programs the better.

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