What is the Sanitize cycle used for?
This sensor cycle is intended for an ordinary load that matches the selected fabric and dryness setting.
Moisture sensing monitors the load and adjusts or ends the cycle when the selected dryness is reached, so there is no reliable single run time.
Choose another cycle for: Mixing very heavy and very light fabrics, which can confuse the dryness result.
What this means for your load
High-temperature cycle for suitable heat-safe items. Check the appliance display for its current estimate.
Why the time may change: Load size, washer spin speed, fabric, vent length and lint buildup can all change the duration.
Check the full Samsung DVG50R5200W cycle table to compare other programs before starting.
When will it finish?
This sensor or variable cycle ends according to the selected settings and load conditions. Use the dryer's current estimate if it displays one.
Estimated energy and local cost
This range is calculated from the documented cycle characteristics and appliance type. It is deliberately shown as a range because load conditions, temperature selections, sensors and options change consumption.
How this page was sourced
The timing and model-specific note above come from or summarize the linked Samsung DVE50R5200W/DVG50R5200W official specification sheet and user manual. The usage explanation adds practical context based on the cycle name and appliance type; it does not replace the model manual or an item's care label.