An iron-dry option intentionally leaves a different finishing condition for suitable laundry that will be ironed. It should not be judged against a fully storage-ready expectation.
Understanding this situation
Check the model's description and the clothing's ironing and drying limits. The option cannot make a fabric safe for ironing when its label prohibits it, and the programme still needs an appropriate load.
A useful next step
Choose the target according to the next care step. If items are damp because iron dry was selected, changing a future suitable programme may be the right decision. A fault enquiry should distinguish that intended target from a new failure to reach it.
Manuals and supporting guidance
Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.