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Can I dry only part of a washed load in a washer-dryer?

Yes, where the model supports separate drying, dividing a compatible washed load can help meet the drying programme's own capacity. The selected items still need appropriate drying labels.

Understanding this situation

Let the wash finish and the door unlock normally before removing anything. Check that the remaining fabric mix suits the drying programme rather than selecting a portion solely by weight.

A useful next step

Use the manual's dry-only instructions, including any preparation it specifies. Keep removed laundry ready for its own suitable drying method. Do not interrupt an active hot drying stage or force the door to create space midway through a programme.

Manuals and supporting guidance

Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.

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