Hoover HDC7 FME User Manual
TUMBLE DRYER
HDC7 FME
Safety reminders 2
Electrical requirements 3
Installation requirements 4
Preparing the load 4
Clothes preparation 4
Maximum drying weight 4
Sorting the load 4-5
Do not tumble dry 5
Energy saving 5
Opening the door 5
Filter 6
Water container 6-7
Condenser 7
Drying guide 8
Controls & indicators 8-9
Operation 10-11
Cleaning the dryer 12
Technical specification 12
Trouble shooting 13
Guarantee Back cover
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
This appliance must be operated in accordance with the instructions
given in this manual. It is for domestic use only in drying household
textiles and garments where a water solution has been used in the
cleaning process. It MUST NOT be used with dry cleaning fluids.
For your safety, this dryer must be correctly installed.
If there is any doubt about installation, call the national Hoover
Service number for advice.
08705 400 600 (Eire 018301 666)
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Safety reminders
WARNING Check that the product has no
visible signs of damage before use. If damaged
do not use and please call our national number:
08705 400 600.
WARNING Do not use the product if the fluff
filter is not in position or is damaged; fluff could
be ignited.
WARNING Foam rubber materials can, under
certain circumstances, when heated become
ignited by spontaneous combustion. Foam
plastic, foam rubber and rubber-like material are
not suitable for tumble drying. Articles made
from these materials MUST NOT be placed in
the dryer.
Always refer to the laundry care labels for
directions on suitability for drying.
WARNING Misuse of a tumble dryer may create
a fire hazard.
WARNING Where the hot surface symbol
is located the temperature rise during operation
of the tumble dryer may be in excess of 60
degrees C
User’s manual. This machine should only be
used for its intended purpose as described in this
manual. Ensure that it is fully understood before
operating.
Installation. This machine should not be
installed in a bathroom or shower room.
Never install the dryer against curtains and be
sure to prevent items from falling or collecting
behind the dryer.
Ventilation. Adequate ventilation must be
provided in the room where the tumble dryer is
located to prevent gases from appliances burning
other fuels, including open fires, being drawn
into the room during operation of the tumble
dryer.
Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue
which is used for exhausting fumes from
appliances burning gas or other fuels.
Check regularly that the air flowing through the
dryer is not restricted:
Check the fluff filter after use, and clean, if
necessary.
The venting hose or duct should be checked
periodically and any accumulation of fluff
removed.
The inlet and outlets should be kept free from
obstructions.
If the dryer is used frequently the period between
checks should be reduced accordingly.
Dryness. Clothes should be spin dried or
thoroughly wrung before they are put into the
tumble dryer. Clothes that are dripping wet
should NOT be put into the dryer.
Lighters and matches must not be left in
pockets and NEVER use flammable liquids near
the machine.
Glass fibre curtains should never be put in this
machine. Skin irritation may occur if other
garments are contaminated with the glass fibres.
Garments treated or contaminated with
flammable cleaning sprays or liquids such as
petrol, cooking oil or aerosol sprays must not be
put in this machine.
Lint or fluff. must not be allowed to collect on
the floor around the outside of the machine.
Cool down period. The drum inside may be
very hot. Always allow the dryer to complete the
cool down period before removing the laundry.
Faults. Do not continue to use this machine if it
appears to be faulty.
After use. Remove the plug from the electricity
supply. Always remove the plug before cleaning
the appliance.
Supply cord. 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.
GIAS Service. To ensure the continued safe and
efficient operation of this appliance we
recommend that any servicing or repairs are only
carried out by an authorised Hoover service
engineer.
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Installation
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Before using the tumble dryer for the
first time:
● please read this instruction book
thoroughly.
● remove all items packed inside drum.
● wipe the inside of the drum and door
with a damp cloth to remove any dust
which may have settled in transit.
IMPORTANT: This dryer must only be
used for drying household textiles and
garments where a water solution has
been used for the cleaning process.
DO NOT tumble dry fabrics treated
with dry cleaning fluids.
Electrical requirements
This appliance is fitted with a moulded-on
non-rewireable plug (in the UK fitted with
a 13 Amp fuse).
The plug should be accessible for
disconnection after the appliance has been
installed.
WARNING!
ELECTRICITY CAN BE
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains
lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue - NEUTRAL
Brown - LIVE
Green-and-yellow - EARTH
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.
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Installation
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Installation requirements
IMPORTANT: This dryer must be
installed such that the air inlets and
outlets are not restricted (fig. 1).
There should be a gap of at least 12mm
(0.5 inches) between the sides rear and base
of the machine and the surrounding walls,
cabinets and floor.
To ensure adequate ventilation the space
between the bottom of the machine and the
floor must not be obstructed.
NEVER install the dryer up against
curtains.
Prevent items from falling or collecting
behind and beneath the dryer as these may
obstruct the air inlets and outlets.
Preparing the load
Before using the dryer for the first time
wipe the inside of the drum and door with a
damp cloth.
Make sure that the laundry you are going to
dry is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer,
as shown by the care symbols on each item.
Clothes preparation
Check that all fastenings are closed and that
pockets are empty. Turn the articles inside
out. Place clothes loosely in the drum to
make sure that they don’t get tangled.
Warning:
Do not overload the drum, large items
when wet can exceed the maximum
admissible clothes load (for example:
sleeping bags, duvets).
Maximum drying weight
● Cottons Max. 7 kg
● Synthetics Max. 3 kg
Sort the load as follows:
A) By care symbols
On the collar or inside seam:
Suitable for tumble drying.
Tumble drying at high temperature.
Tumble drying at low temperature only.
Do not tumble dry.
B) By amount and thickness
Whenever the load is bigger than the
dryer capacity, separate clothes
according to thickness (e.g. towels from
thin underwear).
C) By type of fabric
Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey,
bed and table linen.
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Preparing the load
SUPPLY CORD
AIR INLET
VENTS
AIR OUTLETS
IN BASE
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Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc.
made of polyester or polyamid, as well
as for cotton/synthetic mixes.
D) By drying level
● Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc.
● For delicate articles press the ‘HEAT
SETTING’ button to select low drying
temperature.
● For airing or drying very delicate
articles select the airing option on the
‘drying time’ dial ( ).
Do not tumble dry:
Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon
stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with
metallic decorations, garments with PVC or
leather trimmings, training shoes, bulky
items such as sleeping bags, etc.
IMPORTANT: Do not dry articles which
have been treated with a dry cleaning
fluid or rubber clothes (danger of fire or
explosion).
Energy saving
Only put into the tumble dryer laundry
which has been thoroughly wrung or spin-
dried. The drier the laundry the shorter the
drying time thus saving electricity.
ALWAYS try to dry the maximum weight
of laundry, this will save time and
electricity.
NEVER exceed the maximum weight, this
will waste time and electricity.
ALWAYS check that the filter is clean
before every drying cycle as this aids
efficiency.
NEVER put dripping wet items into the
tumble dryer, this may damage the
appliance and waste time and efficiency.
Preparing the load Door
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Opening the door
Pull on handle to open door (fig 2).
To restart the dryer, close the door and
press the ‘START’ button.
WARNING!
WHEN THE TUMBLE DRYER IS
IN USE THE DRUM AND DOOR
MAY BE VERY HOT.
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