What Is Tumble Dry on LG Dryer? Expert Tips from LG USA Support

You’ve got an LG dryer and you’re wondering what the heck “tumble dry” means? No worries, we’re here to break it down for you!

Basically, it’s a dry cycle designed to get your clothes completely dry without shrinking or damaging them. 

You can set it to different temperatures, like low for delicate items and wool. 

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What Is Tumble Dry On LG Dryer?

“tumble dry” on your LG dryer basically means drying your clothes by spinning them around in the machine. This is like the regular way to get your clothes dry, where the dryer tumbles the clothes to shake off the moisture.

The opposite would be “hang dry,” where you just hang your clothes up to dry without using a dryer.

What Are the Different Tumble Dry Settings on LG Dryer?

I’ve got you covered if you’re trying to figure out the best tumble dry settings on your LG dryer. 

Here’s a quick rundown of some common settings you’ll find:

• Normal: This one’s your go-to for general drying. It’s perfect for things like cotton or linen fabrics—think towels, t-shirts, and linen clothing.
• Damp Dry: Leaves your clothes a bit damp so ironing is a breeze. Great for cotton or linen stuff that you wanna iron.
• Low Temperature: Uses a cooler drying temp to keep delicate fabrics safe. Ideal for easy care or permanent-press clothes.
• Energy Saver: Designed for heavier fabrics, this setting uses heated air-condensing drying to save on water.
• Time 30/60/120 minutes: Pick the drying time based on your load size. Perfect for cotton or linen fabrics like towels.
• Delicates: Also known as the “low tumble cycle”, it’s best for delicate items like wool, nylon, or spandex. Uses low temp and gentle drying.

You can tweak these settings with the MORE TIME and LESS TIME buttons to adjust the cycle length, and use the OPTION buttons for additional cycle options.

What Fabrics Can Be Tumble Dried on LG Dryer?

when it comes to drying your cotton and linen stuff like towels, t-shirts, and linen clothes, just toss them in the dryer on the Normal cycle. It helps cut down the drying time and saves on energy too.

For heavier cotton items like towels, sweaters, and hoodies, go ahead and use medium to high heat settings. But for lighter cotton clothes like t-shirts, it’s better to stick to lower temps to avoid any shrinkage.

Polyester blends can go in the dryer too, but keep the temperature low. These materials dry pretty fast, so you don’t need a long drying cycle.

Bedsheets and pillows? Totally fine to tumble dry those. The heat actually helps kill dust mites and freshens them up.

Now, here’s the catch – some stuff should never see the inside of a dryer:

• Items with spandex, like bras, gym clothes, and swimwear – high heat can ruin the elastic
• Silk and other delicate fabrics – they can shrink or get all wrinkly
• Leather, fake leather, suede, and fur – they can lose their shape and crack
• Wool, unless it specifically says it’s safe for the dryer

What Fabrics Should Not Be Tumble Dried on LG Dryer?

Just a heads-up about what you shouldn’t toss in the tumble dryer on your LG machine:

Delicate Fabrics

Stuff like silk, wool, and some synthetics can shrink when they get too hot. Best to lay them flat and use the Rack Dry cycle.

Activewear

This includes things with spandex like bras, gym clothes, and swimwear. High heat can wreck them.

Rayon

Rayon fabrics tend to shrink or lose texture with heat, so keep them out of the dryer.

Acetate

Similar story here—acetate can shrink or get distorted with heat. Dry it flat or air dry.

And a few more things:

• Bathroom rugs, nonslip mats, and raincoats: Avoid tumble drying these on a heat setting.
• Foam rubber (latex foam): Heat can damage it, so no tumble drying.

Always follow fabric care instructions and pick the right cycle and temperature for each load to keep your clothes looking their best.

What Are the Risks of Tumble Drying on LG Dryer?

you’re like me, you probably just wanna throw everything in and get it done, but hold up – not all fabrics play nice with the heat.

Here’s what you gotta watch out for:

Fire Hazard: If you have stuff that’s been soaked with veggie or cooking oil, don’t even think about tossing it in the dryer. It can be a fire waiting to happen. Scary, right?

Delicate Fabrics: Silk, wool, and some synthetics are kinda like the divas of the fabric world. High heat can make them shrink or damage them. Better to dry them flat or use a drying rack instead. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later.

Activewear: Got gym clothes or bras with spandex? High heat is their enemy. It messes with the elastic and pretty soon, they’re all stretched out and useless.

Rayon and Acetate: These fabrics can get all messed up with heat, shrinking or losing their texture. Definitely skip the tumble dryer for these.

Foam Rubber and Latex: Things like foam rubber (think some mattress covers or certain pillows) are a big no-no for the dryer. They can even catch fire.

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