Suitability depends on the fault. A drying-related symptom does not guarantee that the shared appliance remains safe for washing, especially when it involves tripping, overheating, burning or leakage.
Understanding this situation
Both functions use parts of the same machine and supply. Continuing one mode can expose an unresolved condition even when the other mode seems to be the only one affected.
A useful next step
Describe the exact symptom and obtain appropriate advice before further use. Leave safety-related faults unused. Do not treat a successful wash as evidence that a drying electrical problem can be ignored until a more convenient time.
Manuals and supporting guidance
Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.