Trouble shooting
11
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?
●
Has the ‘HEAT SETTING’ button been
selected from a previous cycle? Go to
page 9.
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 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 dryer stopped operating
because the water tray is full and needs
emptying? Go to page 6.
The dryer is noisy
●
Switch off the dryer and contact the
Hoover service number 08705 400 600
for advice.
Clean Filter Indicator on
●
Does the filter need cleaning? Go to
page 9.
●
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 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 – 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.
40000194.qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 11
