Adjusted operation of a combination washer/dryer appliance

A method of operating a combination washer/dryer appliance comprising a cabinet, a laundry basket rotatably mounted within the cabinet, and a heater in thermal communication with the laundry basket, the method comprising:

• initiating a wash/dry operation for articles within the laundry basket, the wash/dry operation comprising a wash cycle and a dry cycle;
• determining completion of the wash cycle;
• directing a tumble cycle of the laundry basket in response to determining completion of the wash cycle, wherein the tumble cycle comprises rotating the laundry basket;
• determining a user drying preference during the tumble cycle of the laundry basket;
• adjusting the wash/dry operation based on the determined user drying preference;
• and
• generating a notification indicating completion of the wash cycle in response to determining completion of the wash cycle prior to adjusting the wash/dry operation.

A combination washer/dryer appliance comprising:

• a cabinet;
• a tub positioned within the cabinet, the tub defining a tub outlet and a tub inlet;
• a laundry basket rotatably mounted within the tub, the laundry basket defining a chamber for receipt of articles for washing or drying;
• a heater configured to heat and remove moisture from air flowing therethrough;
• and
• a controller operably coupled to the heater and configured to initiate a wash/dry operation, the wash/dry operation comprising:
• initiating a wash/dry operation for articles within the laundry basket, the wash/dry operation comprising a wash cycle and a dry cycle,
• determining completion of the wash cycle,
• directing a tumble cycle of the laundry basket in response to determining completion of the wash cycle, wherein the tumble cycle comprises rotating the laundry basket,
• determining a user drying preference during the tumble cycle of the laundry basket, wherein determining the user drying preference comprises receiving a pause input signal, and
• adjusting the wash/dry operation based on the determined user drying preference, wherein adjusting the wash/dry operation comprises halting rotation of the laundry basket.