Samsung Bespoke AI Combo is not drying clothes
If your AI Bespoke Combo is not drying as well as you would like, try out these recommendations.
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If your clothes are not dry, please check the following:
- Make sure the Laundry Combo is not overloaded. This may result in longer drying times.
- Dry heavy fabrics separately from light fabrics.
- Very small items may not dry thoroughly. Additionally, if the load is too small, it may not tumble properly. You can add some towels to the load, and then restart the cycle.
- Check the Laundry Combo’s lint filter and heat exchanger, and clean them if necessary.
- If a drain hose is connected, make sure the water is draining properly.
- Check the Heat setting to ensure "No heat / Air" has not been accidentally selected.
Drying times based on load weight
| Weight in pounds | Time in minutes |
|---|---|
| Less than 4.4 | 57 - 66 |
| 4.4 - 6.1 | 57 - 72 |
| 6.1 - 8.1 | 81 - 90 |
| 8.2 - 11 | 90 - 110 |
| 11.1 - 13.2 | 99 - 121 |
| 13.2 - 15.4 | 171 - 209 |
| 15.5 - 17.6 | 171 - 209 |
| 19.8 - 26.5 | 234 - 286 |
| Higher than 26.6 | 270 - 330 |
Recommended load by cycle
| Cycle | Load Size | Recommended items |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Large | Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers |
| AI Opti Wash & Dry | Large | Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers |
| Super Speed | Small | Synthetic fibers |
| Heavy Duty | Medium | Heavy fabrics like jeans, corduroys, heavy work clothes |
| Small Load | Small | Small loads |
| Tide POD Cold | Large | Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers |
| Delicates | Small | Undergarments |
| Steam Whites | Large | Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers |
| Steam Sanitize | Large | Bedding, curtains, children's clothing |
| Steam Normal | Large | Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers |
| Towels | Medium | Bath towels and similar items |
| Bedding | Medium | Blankets, sheets, comforters, pillows |
| Activewear | Small | Exercise wear and jerseys |
| Wool | Small | Machine washable and tumble dryable wool items |
| Colors | Large | Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers |
| Perm Press | Small | Wrinkle-free cotton, synthetic fibers |
| Eco Cold | Large | Mixed loads of cotton and synthetic fibers |
| Time Dry | Large | Any load |
| Air Fluff | Small | All types of fabric |
- Large - Drum 3/4 full
- Medium - Drum 1/2 full
- Small - Drum not more than 1/4 full
Note
For best results using the Super Speed cycle, the recommended load weight is less than 10lb. For Small load, the weight should be less than 2lb.
- Adjust the dryness level to More and the Drying Temp to High.
- Turn off the Eco Dry feature.
Tap the > on the drying options and then turn off Eco Dry.

- Clean the lint filter.
Open the lint filter cover and pull out the filter. Then, remove the inner filter and clean the inner and outer filters. Insert the assembled filter back into place. - Run a vent blockage test.
Make sure the drum is empty, close the door, turn the laundry combo on, tap settings > Washer > Vent Blockage Test > Start test.
If the vent is not blocked, check the dry time recomendations below.
If the vent is blocked, the vent needs to be cleaned.
|
Load (lbs) |
Display Drying Time (Min.) |
Display Drying Time (Max) |
Actual Dry Time (±10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
4.4 lbs |
30 min |
40 min |
approx 40 min |
|
6.6 lbs |
30 min |
40 min |
approx 40 min |
|
8.8 lbs |
35 min |
45 min |
approx 43 min |
|
11 lbs |
40 min |
50 min |
approx 45 min |
|
13.2 lbs |
45 min |
55 min |
approx 50 min |
|
15.4 lbs |
50 min |
60 min |
approx 55 min |
|
17.6 lbs |
55 min |
70 min |
approx 60 min |
|
19.8 lbs |
60 min |
80 min |
approx 70 min |
|
22 lbs |
70 min |
90 min |
approx 80 min |
|
24.3 lbs |
80 min |
100 min |
approx 90 min |
|
> 24.3 lbs |
90 min |
130 min |
> 100 min |
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