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 7.
●Were the clothes too wet? Were the
clothes thoroughly wrung or spin-dried?
●Does the filter need cleaning? Go to
page 6.
●Is the dryer overloaded? Go to page 5.
●Is the venting hose kinked or blocked?
Go to page 4.
●Has the ‘HEATSETTING’ option been
selected from a previous cycle? Go to
page 8.
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 9
●Is the dryer switched on, both at the
mains supply and at the machine? Go to
page 8.
●Has the drying time or the programme
been selected? Go to page 8.
●Has the machine been switched on again
after opening the door? Go to page 6.
The dryer is noisy
●Switch off the dryer and contact the
Hoover service number 08705 400 600
for advice.
Filter Care Indicator on
●Does the filter need cleaning? Go to
page 6.
●Is the venting hose kinked or blocked?
Go to page 4.
If the supply cord on this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by a special
cord which is only available from Hoover
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 Hoover
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.
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