Not necessarily. The model may permit drying only with specific fabrics, programme combinations or load limits. A drying control that is unavailable can reflect an intentional restriction.
Understanding this situation
Forcing a different programme simply to enable drying may expose the garment to unsuitable washing or heat. The appropriate combination has to satisfy both stages rather than just making the desired button active.
A useful next step
Check the programme table and garment labels. Where continuous treatment is unsupported, complete an appropriate wash and use a separate permitted drying method afterwards. Report a missing option only when the manual confirms it should be available for the exact settings.
Manuals and supporting guidance
Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.