Dryer with stationary drying cycle

A method for operating a stationary drying cycle within a dryer, the dryer comprising a controller, a heating element and a drying compartment, the method comprising:

• receiving, at the controller, a stationary drying cycle setting;
• receiving, at the controller, an indication to start a drying cycle, wherein the drum remains stationary during the drying cycle;
• and
• causing the heating element to adjust the heat supplied to the drying compartment.

A dryer having a blower and a motor to provide airflow, the dryer configured for operating a plurality of drying cycles, including a stationary drying cycle, the dryer comprising:

• a drying compartment;
• a motor operatively connected to the drying compartment and configured to cause the drying compartment to rotate;
• a heating element operatively connected to the drying compartment and configured to supply heat to the drying compartment;
• and
• a controller for controlling operation of the dryer including user operable input controls for selecting from the plurality of drying cycles, the controller operatively connected to the motor, the controller configured to:
• cause the drying compartment to remain stationary during the drying cycle in response to user selection of a stationary crying cycle, and
• cause the heating element to supply heat to the drying compartment in accordance with the user selected drying cycle;
• and
• a first baffle located within the drying compartment and configured to locate an item in the drying compartment.