Trouble shooting
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Trouble shooting
Should your dryer operate incorrectly,
check the following points before calling
for a service engineer.
Drying time is too long/clothes are not
dry enough:
● Have you selected the correct drying
time/programme? Go to page 8.
● Were the clothes too wet? Were the
clothes thoroughly wrung or spin-dried?
● Does the filter need cleaning? Go to
page 6.
● Does the condenser need cleaning?
Go to page 7.
● Is the dryer overloaded? Go to page 4.
● Are the inlets, outlets and base of the
dryer free from obstructions?
● Is the load too small? Go to page 10.
● Has the ‘HEAT SETTING’ button been
selected from a previous cycle? Go to
page 9.
● Is the sensor system clean? Deposits
from the water may form over the
sensor plate. Go to page 12 “Cleaning
the dryer”.
The dryer does not operate:
● Is there a working electricity supply to
the dryer? Check using another
appliance such as a table lamp.
● Is the plug properly connected to the
mains supply?
● Is there a power failure?
● Has the fuse blown?
● Is the door fully closed? Go to page 10.
● Is the dryer switched on, both at the
mains supply and at the machine? Go to
page 9.
● Has the drying time or the programme
been selected? Go to page 9.
● Has the machine been switched on again
after opening the door? Go to page 5.
● Has the ‘DELAY START’ option been
set and is there still time remaining?
Go to page 10.
● Has the dryer stopped operating
because the water tray is full and needs
emptying? Go to page 6.
● Have you pressed the ‘START/PAUSE’
button to begin the program? Go to
page 10.
Filter Care Indicator on
● Does the filter need cleaning?
Go to page 6.
● Does the condenser need cleaning?
Go to page 7.
Empty Water Indicator on
● Does the water container need
emptying? Go to page 6.
If the supply cord on this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by a special
cord which is only available from GIAS
Service or an authorised Hoover Dealer.
Should there still be a problem with your
dryer after completing all the
recommended checks, please call the
national GIAS Service number
08705 400 600 (Eire - 018301 666) for
advice. They may be able to assist you over
the telephone or arrange for a suitable
appointment for an engineer to call under
the terms of your guarantee. However, a
charge may be made if any of the following
applies to your machine:
● Is found to be in working order.
● Has not been installed in accordance
with the installation instructions.
● Has been used incorrectly.
