What is Eco-drying in an LG washing machine?

What is eco-drying in an LG washing machine Now many washing machines from the LG brand can not only wash clothes, but also dry them. In addition, there can be several drying programs, as well as washing programs, and each housewife chooses a mode to suit her taste and based on the characteristics of a particular fabric. However, some modes have fancy names. For example, eco-drying in an LG washing machine - what is this mode and what is it used for? Let's figure it out.

Description of the Eco-drying program

The manufacturers of LG machines called eco-drying a mode where you can set the drying time yourself. For example, in other programs, such as “Low temperature” or “Cupboard dry”, the time cannot be adjusted. With eco-drying, you can choose from several time ranges, but the maximum permissible drum load will depend on this. This is because if you put too much laundry in and give the unit too little time, the laundry will not be dried completely. Available periods:

30 minutes with drum load 0.5 kg;
60 minutes with a load of 1.5 kg;
90 minutes with a load of 2.5 kg;
120 minutes with 3 kg load;
150 minutes with 4 kg load.

Now let’s figure out which things can be dried, and which absolutely cannot. Under no circumstances should woolen items be automatically dried; they must be laid out on a horizontal surface and allowed to dry naturally. Also, you cannot dry things in the machine that contain plastic and/or rubber (tablecloth, chair cover), and fiberglass.

Attention! If you dry fiberglass in a machine, its particles will remain in the drum and during subsequent washing will stick to other clothes, causing irritation and itching.

All other materials can be dried automatically, but only strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. For example, after drying synthetic items, they should be immediately removed from the drum without allowing them to cool, in order to avoid a large number of wrinkles. Some knitted or woven products “shrink” a lot, so after drying they must be immediately manually stretched to their previous sizes.

"Arsenal" of drying programs

Different models of washing machines have different sets of drying programs. Some machines have only one, while others offer a choice of 3, 4 or even 5 modes. Conventionally, we can distinguish several names of programs and their characteristics.

Intensive drying/drying. This mode is very aggressive; after using it, things can even become dry.
For easy ironing. In some models this mode is called “Ironing”. It involves gentle drying of almost dry cotton or linen, ready for ironing. If the laundry is wet, this mode will not work. The humidity level in the drum on this program is 15%.
Drying in the closet. The most universal drying option, with a humidity level in the drum no higher than 3%. Suitable for drying linen, cotton and mixed fabrics, especially those used in everyday use (shirts, underwear, shirts, pajamas, etc.).
Low temperature or Gentle drying. This is a delicate dryer for items that require special care. This usually includes synthetics or textiles. If you wash things on delicate mode, then drying on this program is suitable for such laundry.

Although at the moment not every home has a machine even with a basic drying function, manufacturers are already improving existing dryers and have recently added the option of cold and hot drying of clothes to some models. Cold – less aggressive and more suitable for things that require careful care. Durable and rough natural fabrics can be dried using the hot program.

If the number of items washed by weight does not exceed the permissible amount for drying, manufacturers recommend using washing and drying in one continuous program.

As mentioned above, LG washing machines allow express drying. If there are few things in the drum, the unit will dry them completely in half an hour.

You should not often use intensive or express drying; they have a detrimental effect on things if they are abused. As a result, the fabric fibers will thin out faster and the clothes will wear out. If possible, give preference to “Easy Ironing” or any other delicate mode that is more gentle on the fabric.