What do the cycles on your washer dryer combination do?

Every washer dryer combination has general cycles. You use the cotton cycle for cotton laundry like towels or bedding. The Eco 40-60 cycle saves energy, but it does take longer. If you have clothes that can't be washed or dried at a temperature that's too high, you can use the cycle for delicate laundry. Use the synthetic cycle for polyester clothes, for example. The wool cycle is meant for wool clothing items that can go in the washing machine. Always read the care label to check which temperature is recommended.

In addition to general cycles, there are also cycles for specific fabrics. Which fabrics they're suitable for differs per washer dryer combination. If you have a lot of delicate laundry, look for a washer dryer combination with a delicate cycle like a silk cycle. Some cycles are aimed at specific types of laundry, such as jeans, baby clothes, or bedding. With these, you'll use the right settings for a certain type of laundry.

Some washer dryer combinations have a specific function, such as a steam cycle. With a washer dryer combination with steam, you can wash hygienically and reduce wrinkles. That means you won't have to spend as much time on ironing. Another example is the anti-allergy cycle. This cycle washes and dries at a higher temperature for longer to remove pet hairs and pollen. That way, you'll be less bothered by skin irritation. The impregnate cycle makes your laundry water-resistant. You can use this for outdoor clothes, for example.

If you want to dry your laundry straight after washing it, you can use the non-stop cycle. Most washer dryer combinations have this cycle. With the non-stop cycle, you don't have to select a separate dryer cycle after washing your clothes. The advantage is that doing your laundry will take less time this way. This cycle washes and dries small loads in a short amount of time. How many kilograms of laundry a washer dryer combination can fit and how quickly the cycle finishes differs per model. Stick to the maximum load capacity for this cycle for a good drying performance.

What's more, there are separate dryer cycles to dry your laundry. Which cycle the machine has and what it's called differs per model. Do you want to decide how dry your laundry is when you take it out of the drum? Buy a washer dryer combination that lets you set the right dryness level. You can do this with intensive or gentle drying, for example. On other models, it's called cupboard dry, iron dry, or extra dry.