“Refresh” mode in the dryer

Refresh mode in the dryer Home appliances are developing very quickly, so while old dryers had only a few drying options with different intensities, new devices have long had a double-digit number of functions. Therefore, it is not always easy to understand modern “home assistants” and their newfangled programs. For example, users often cannot understand why the “Refresh” function is needed in a dryer. Let's look at this and many other useful options in detail.

Characteristics of the refreshing algorithm

Not every dryer has a separate “Refresh” mode, but this does not mean that household appliances do not have a similar refreshing function. It can be activated by a certain combination of buttons, or by a separate option in the menu. The operating principle does not change depending on the type of activation.

This convenient program is suitable for quickly refreshing items that have not been used for a long time, for example, a winter coat. This cycle is also needed in situations where there is a foreign smell on the clothes that needs to be removed. Most often, this function takes from 20 to 150 minutes, which depends solely on the model and brand of the “home assistant”. refreshing clothes in the dryer

Dryers often combine the “Refresh” mode with the function of treating items with steam, thanks to which the device achieves a double effect. In this way, users often replace a full wash in a washing machine, which is indeed quite effective, but still not as much as the normal working cycle in a washing machine.

Useful algorithms for a modern dryer

The “Refresh” program under discussion is one of the most useful functions in modern dryers, but other modes are also very important. It is impossible to list them all, because, firstly, there are too many of them, and secondly, their set depends solely on the model. Therefore, we will describe only the most common operating cycles that can be found in almost every dryer.

Cotton standard and extra. Suitable for drying various items made from cotton. The program assumes that the user will immediately hang the clothes on a hanger after processing, without resorting to ironing.

The drying time is set automatically based on the weight of the clothes loaded in the chamber, so housewives do not need to try to calculate the optimal operating time.

Cotton for subsequent ironing. A similar mode that allows you to process cotton clothes. The difference is that the products remain slightly damp, so it is very convenient to iron them before putting them away in the closet.
Delicate drying. This mode is for items made from delicate types of fabrics that need to be handled with care and not treated at high temperatures. The function allows you to process a strictly limited number of things at a time. This is done this way because there must be a lot of free space in the drum.
Drying mixed fabrics. This program allows you to dry clothes made from different types of fabric in one drum. This happens due to weak and medium intensity air flow. The manufacturer recommends using a half drum load for this duty cycle.
Synthetics extra. A function with increased temperature and air flow, allowing you to dry items made from the densest materials.The program should also only be activated for a half-loaded drum.
Synthetics are standard. A similar mode, but for things made of thinner synthetics that do not need to be ironed after drying, for example, baby clothes, socks, etc. The loading, as in the previous two programs, is half-hearted.
Wool. Function for delicate fabrics that cannot be processed in other programs. Allows you to keep things in shape, restore softness, and also give freshness. It is acceptable to dry only one or two items at a time, leaving the drum almost completely empty.
Jeans. A highly efficient cycle that uses maximum dryer power to dry thick fabrics like denim.
Bed sheets. A special mode for drying large bedding made of cotton and mixed fabrics.
Sportswear. Option for processing polyester clothing and other materials used in the production of sportswear. The cycle is distinguished by its delicacy, which is necessary in order not to damage materials that cannot withstand high temperatures.
Shirts and blouses. The cycle allows you to efficiently process office clothes and immediately put them on a hanger. It is distinguished by its high duration, low temperature and high air flow.
Custom. The function was created either for the user to set the necessary settings himself, or to put the most frequently used work cycle on a separate key, which the machine itself will remember.
Hot drying on a timer. This option allows you to dry one very large item that occupies the entire drum. This could be a winter jacket, a pillow, a large blanket or something else that needs careful treatment with hot air.

Because of such a wide selection of modes, a modern drying machine has become so popular, because it is a great way to make life easier for a housewife.