Turn the knob or press the button to select the desired cycle. When you select a dry cycle the light for the corresponding dry cycle will turn on.
Sensor Dry Cycles
Sensor dry cycles utilize LG's unique dual sensor system to detect and compare the moisture level in clothes and in the air and adjust the drying time as needed to ensure superior results. The appliance automatically sets the dryness level and temperature at the recommended setting for each cycle. The estimated time remaining will be shown in the display.Dry Level: Damp 4 Less 4 Normal 4 More 4 VeryTemperature: Ultra Low 4 Low 4 Medium 4 Med. High 4 HighCycleNormalDescriptionUse this cycle for drying all normal items such as cotton, linen, shirts, jeans or mixed loads, except delicate fabrics such as wool or silk.Dry LevelDefault: NormalAvailable: AllTemperatureDefault: Med. HighAvailable: Med. HighCycleHeavy DutyDescriptionUse this cycle for drying heavy-duty clothes like jeans or garments that need extra drying.Dry LevelDefault: NormalAvailable: AllTemperatureDefault: HighAvailable: HighCycleBedding DescriptionUse this cycle for drying blankets or bulky items such as pillows, blankets, comforters, sheets or pet bedding.Dry LevelDefault: NormalAvailable: Very, More, NormalTemperatureDefault: MediumAvailable: MediumCycleSmall LoadDescriptionUse this cycle for drying light or small items. (up to 3 items)Dry LevelDefault: NormalAvailable: Very, More, NormalTemperatureDefault: HighAvailable: HighCycleAntibacterialDescriptionUse this cycle to help to reduce bacteria.Dry LevelDefault: VeryAvailable: VeryTemperatureDefault: HighAvailable: HighCycleDelicatesDescriptionUse this cycle for drying dress shirts/blouses, nylons, lingerie, or sheer and lacy clothes which can easily be damaged.Dry LevelDefault: NormalAvailable: AllTemperatureDefault: LowAvailable: LowCyclePerm. PressDescriptionUse this cycle to minimize wrinkles when drying tablecloths or wrinkle-free clothes.Dry LevelDefault: NormalAvailable: AllTemperatureDefault: MediumAvailable: MediumCycleTowels DescriptionUse this cycle for drying towels.Dry LevelDefault: NormalAvailable: AllTemperatureDefault: Med. HighAvailable: Med. HighCycleSportswearDescriptionUse this cycle for drying special garments for sports and outdoor wear.Dry LevelNot adjustableTemperatureNot adjustable
Steam Cycles
LG’s new steam technology injects fabrics with a swirling jet of hot steam to refresh clothes, reduce static, and make ironing easier. CycleSteam SanitaryTMDescriptionUse this cycle to reduce bacteria on laundry using TurboSteam.Dry LevelNot adjustableTemperatureDefault: HighAvailable: HighDefault Time31 minutesFabric Type(Max Amount)Comforter, Bedding (Single, 1 each)Children's Clothing (3 lbs.)CycleSteam FreshTMDescriptionUse this cycle to quickly reduce wrinkles and odors in fabrics using the power of steam.Dry LevelNot adjustableTemperatureDefault: Med. HighAvailable: AllDefault Time10 minutesFabric Type(Max Amount)Comforter (Single, 1 each)Shirts*1 (5 each)Shirts : 70% cotton, 30% poly blend. Except especially delicate fabricsTo reduce the risk of serious injury, death, explosion, or fire, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:Do not open the dryer door during steam cycles.Do not touch the steam nozzle in the drum during or after the steam cycle.Do not use steam cycles with the following clothes, as they may be damaged.Steam SanitaryTM: Urethane foam, down feathers or delicate itemsSteam FreshTM: Wool, wool blankets, leather jackets, silk, lingerie, foam products, or electric blankets.The Steam SanitaryTM and Steam FreshTM cycles are designed for use with dry clothing.The cycle time of Steam FreshTM depends on the load (number of items). Press the More Time or Less Time button to change the display to reflect the number of items in the load. The display will show 1, 3, s or "bIG". 1 means 1 item, 3 means 2 or 3 items, s is for 4 or 5 items, and bIG indicates a large load such as a comforter.
Manual Dry Cycles
Use Manual Dry cycles to select a specific amount of drying time. When a Manual Dry cycle is selected, the actual time remaining in your cycle appears on the display. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing the More Time or Less Time buttons.CycleSpeed DryDescriptionUse this cycle to quickly dry a small load of laundry.Dry LevelNot adjustableTemperatureDefault: HighAvailable: AllCycleAir DryDescriptionUse this cycle to dry all items (such as plastics or rubber) that can be tumble dried without using heat.Dry LevelNot adjustableTemperatureNot adjustable
Special Drying Cycles
CycleDownloadedDescriptionThis cycle allows you to download a new and specialized drying cycle to your appliance with a smartphone.Refer to the LG ThinQ smartphone application to see the cycles available for download.
Selectable Drying Options
CycleOptionTurboSteamReduce StaticEnergy Saver*1Wrinkle CareDamp Dry SignalNormal#####Heavy Duty####Bedding##Small Load#Antibacterial#Steam SanitaryTM#(Not adjustable)#Steam FreshTM#(Not adjustable)#Delicates###Perm. Press####Towels###Sportswear##Speed Dry##Air Dry#Downloaded#This option helps to reduce the energy use by drying clothes at lower temperatures than the normal mode. When this option is set, the drying time will increase.The TurboSteam and Energy Saver options cannot be used together.