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Washer dryer · Combined programme planning

Can I leave a combined programme's cooling stage out to save time?

Follow the model's complete drying sequence, including its cooling or safe finishing stage. Cancelling heat does not necessarily mean the load is immediately safe to handle or pile together.

Understanding this situation

Clothes can retain heat after the active heating period, and the machine may deliberately continue movement or keep the door locked. Skipping that process changes the conditions under which the manufacturer expects unloading.

A useful next step

Allow a safe programme to finish normally. If an emergency interruption occurs, follow the manual's specific instructions and relevant safety advice. Do not force a hot door or pack hot laundry tightly into a basket simply because the display was switched off.

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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