Operation Manual

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 11.
● Were the clothes too wet? Were the
clothes thoroughly wrung or spin-dried?
● Does the filter need cleaning? Go to
page 9.
● Does the condenser need cleaning? Go
to page 10.
● Is the dryer overloaded? Go to page 8.
● Are the inlets, outlets and base of the
dryer free from obstructions?
● On model is the load too small?
Go to page 14.
● Has the ‘HEAT SETTING’ button been
selected from a previous cycle? Go to
page 12.
● Is the sensor system clean? Deposits
from the water may form over the
sensor plate. Go to page 15 ‘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 pages
13/14.
● Is the dryer switched on, both at the
mains supply and at the machine? Go
to page 12.
● Has the drying time or the programme
been selected? Go to page 12.
● Has the ‘START’ button been pressed
after opening the door? Go to page 9.
● Have you pressed the ‘START’ button
to begin the program? Go to page 14.
● Has the ‘START DELAY’ option been
set and is there still time remaining?
Go to page 14.
● Has the dryer stopped operating
because the water tray is full and needs
emptying? Go to page 10.
Filter Care Indicator on
● Does the filter need cleaning? Go to
page 9.
Empty Water Indicator on
● Does the water container need
emptying? Go to page 10.
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 GIAS Dealer.
Should there still be a problem with your
dryer after completing all the
recommended checks, please call Hoover
Service 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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