Trouble Shooting - Hoover HDC7 FME User Manual

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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.
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● Has the drying time or the programme
● Has the machine been switched on again
● Has the 'START DELAY' option been
● Has the dryer stopped operating
● Have you pressed the 'START' button
Filter Care Indicator on
● Does the filter need cleaning?
● Does the condenser need cleaning?
Empty Water Indicator on
● Does the water container need
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
● Has been used incorrectly.
Trouble shooting
been selected? Go to page 9.
after opening the door? Go to page 5.
set and is there still time remaining?
Go to page 10.
because the water tray is full and needs
emptying? Go to page 6.
to begin the program? Go to page 10.
Go to page 6.
Go to page 7.
emptying? Go to page 6.
with the installation instructions.
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