Clean the lint filter on Hoover 550m - Hoover HTC243 Top Load Washer

If your Hoover 5kg dryer is not working properly, there are a few potential causes for this problem:

• The dryer may not be receiving enough power. Make sure the dryer is plugged in and the outlet is functioning properly.
• The dryer's lint filter may be clogged. Clean the lint filter to ensure it is not blocking the air flow.
• The dryer's vent may be clogged. Check the vent and clean it if necessary to ensure the air can flow freely.
• The dryer's heating element may be damaged. If the heating element is not functioning properly, the dryer will not be able to dry clothes effectively.

If you are unsure how to check for and address these potential causes, you may want to consult the user manual for your Hoover dryer or contact the manufacturer for assistance.

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sound like just a slow fill on the water side check your hoses/water supply

You will need to check the internal, as well as the external vent line for lint buildup.

have you done a clean ,hoover have this built in you need to do every so often the filter could be clogged do a clean don't put anything in when your doing this ,how old is it

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

Sorry but I do not know your particular machine BUT I would suggest as a first step that you clean the drain motor lint tray/filter. So many 'faults' are caused by blocked filters. The motor is unable to drain all of the water in the allotted time.
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is normally behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!) and held in by a round cover/knob.

REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT!

It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. If it doesn't work then the motor is malfunctioning!

Hope the filter is the problem and good luck!
John C

Open the lid, locate the centre washing spindle/arm then undo the cap on top of the spindle (this will either unscrew or just slip out, Pull up.) inside there you will see the lint filter, wash this out and put back.

For general advice on cleaning a washer lint filter, try eHow: cleaning a washer lint filter.

Check vent pipe for lint or out side flap stuck shut