Cycle Setting Buttons; Special Functions; Custom Program - LG DES2018EKD Owner's Manual

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Cycle setting buttons

Sensor dry cycles have preset settings that are selected
automatically. Manual dry cycles have default settings, but you
may also customize the settings using the cycle setting buttons.
Press the button for that option to view and select other settings.
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To protect your garments, not every dryness level, temperature, or
option is available with every cycle. See the Cycle guide for details.
drY leVel
Selects the level of dryness for the cycle. Press the DRY LEVEL
button repeatedly to scroll through available settings.
• This option is only available with sensor dry cycles.
• The dryer will automatically adjust the cycle time. Selecting
MORE DRY or VERY DRY will increase the cycle time, while LESS
DRY or DAMP DRY will decrease the cycle time.
• Use a LESS DRY or DAMP DRY setting for items that you wish to
iron.
temp. control
Adjusts the temperature setting from LOW to HIGH. This allows
precise care of your fabrics and garments. Press the TEMP.
CONTROL button repeatedly to scroll through available settings.
tIme drY
Allows you to manually select the drying time, from 20 to 60
minutes, in 10-minute increments. Use this for small loads or to
remove wrinkles. Use the MORE TIME/LESS TIME buttons to add or
reduce the drying time in 1-minute increments.
Your dryer features several additional cycle options to customize cycles
to meet your individual needs. Certain option buttons also feature
a special function (see the following page for details) that can be
activated by pressing and holding that option button for 3 seconds.
to add cycle options to a cycle:
1. Turn on the dryer and press the CYCLES button to select the
desired cycle.
2. Use the cycle settings buttons to adjust the settings for that
cycle.
3. Press the cycle option button(s) for the option you would like to
add. A confirmation message will be shown in the display.
4. Press the START/PAUSE button to start the cycle. The dryer will
start automatically.
wrInkle care
Selecting this option will tumble the load periodically for up to
3 hours after the selected cycle, or until the door is opened. This
is helpful in preventing wrinkles when you are unable to remove
items from the dryer immediately.
sIgnal
To turn the signal off, press and hold the OPTION button for 3
seconds. Press and hold again to turn the signal back on.
damp drY sIgnal
With this option, the dryer will signal when the load is
approximately 80% dry. This allows you to remove faster- drying
lightweight items or items that you would like to iron or hang
while still slightly damp. Press the OPTION button to activate or
deactivate DAMP DRY SIGNAL.

Special functions

The DRY LEVEL button also activate special function, including
CHILD LOCK.
* cHIld lock
Use this option to prevent unwanted use of the dryer or to keep
cycle settings from being changed while the dryer is operating.
Press and hold the DRY LEVEL button for 3 seconds to activate or
deactivate the CHILD LOCK function.
The CHILD LOCK icon will be shown in the display, and all controls
are disabled except the POWER button.
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Once set, CHILD LOCK remains active until it is manually
deactivated. CHILD LOCK must be turned off to run another
cycle. To deactivate CHILD LOCK, press and hold the DRY LEVEL
button for three seconds.

Custom program

If you have a special combination of settings that you use
frequently, you can save these settings as a CUSTOM PROGRAM.
* to save a custom program:
1. Turn on the dryer and press the CYCLES button to select the
desired cycle.
2. Use the cycle setting buttons to adjust the settings for that
cycle.
3. Press the cycle option button(s) for the option you would like to
add. A confirmation message will be shown in the display.
4. Press and hold the CUSTOM PROGRAM button for 3 seconds.
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You may save only one custom program at a time. Pressing
and holding the CUSTOM PROGRAM button will overwrite any
previously saved custom program.
to recall a custom program:
1. Turn on the dryer.
2. Press the CUSTOM PROGRAM button.
3. Press the START/PAUSE button to start the cycle.