LG DLE5977W Owners Manual - Page 26

Part 8 OPERATING YOUR DRYER Child Lock This feature allows you to lock your settings to prevent children from changing them. You can also use the child lock feature to prevent unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation. To enable the Child Lock feature: Press and hold RACK DRY for 3 seconds. A single BEEP Tone is heard, and CL is displayed. To unlock, press and hold RACK DRY for 3 seconds. The indicator light turns off. 6. Cycle Descriptions Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. (See Sensor Dry or Manual Preset Cycle Settings charts.) Sensor Dry Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are drying. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature. A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time for optimal drying Sensor Dry Cycle • Heavy Duty Use this cycle to get high heat for heavy fabrics such as jeans, corduroys, or work clothes. • Cotton/Towels Use this cycle to get medium-high heat for drying denims and towels. • Normal Use this cycle to get medium heat for drying sturdy fabrics such as work clothes, casual clothes, and cotton jerseys. • Perm press Use for permanent press and synthetic items. • Delicates Use this cycle to get low heat for drying synthetic fabrics, washable knit fabrics, and no-iron finishes. • Ultra Delicate Use this cycle to get ultra low heat to gently dry items such as lingerie, exercise wear, or sheer curtains. Sensor Dry Preset Cycle Settings Sensor Dry Cycles Load Type Temp. Time* (Minutes) HEAVY DUTY Heavyweight, jeans High 54 COTTON/TOWELS Denim pants, towel Medium 55 High NORMAL Medium 41 Corduroys, work clothes PERM PRESS Permanent press, synthetics Low 36 DELICATES Sheets, lingerie, blouses Low 32 ULTRA DELICATE Exercise wear, sheer curtains, lace Ultra Low 34 * Estimated Time with SENSOR DRY LEVEL (Normal) setting. Manual Cycles Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. When a Manual Cycle is selected, the ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing MORE TIME or LESS TIME. • Speed Dry Use this cycle for drying small loads or loads that need a short drying time. • Freshen Up Use this cycle to remove wrinkles from items, such as clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long. • Air Dry Use the Air Dry Modifier for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat-sensitive fabrics. 25