Brand: Hoover
Originated during 1908, ‘Hoover’ is the name in domestic appliance segment. In present, it stands as a part of ‘Hoover Candy Group‘ with the employee support of 1350 individuals in UK.
Model: Hoover HHD780X-80 Hydro Dry Tumble Dryer
This Tumble Dryer belongs to a unique Hydro Dry Technology that can be neither a condenser type nor the vented type. This is a technology where in the steam from the dryer is sent through the Hydro Jet to be condensed to become water and that is been pumped out in the mains like the normal washer. Hence the trouble of emptying the water reservoir is been eliminated.
Technical Details: This model has a structure with the dimension of 85 x 60 x 60 the standard dimension of large size appliance. It is capable of handling the laundry of 8kg load. With the net weight of 38kg although gives a transporting difficulty, it has a sturdy construction.
The energy consumption of Hoover HHD780X-80 8kg Tumble Dryer is 4.80 kwh / cycle and its efficiency is been graded ‘B’. With the electrical supply requirement of 230 volts and the power rated load is 2300 watts. This forms the silent function category with the noise emission of 62 dBa.
Controls and Buttons: Hoover HHD780X-80 Hydro Dry Tumble Dryer consists of various control system that includes both rotary type and button type. The various controls that are present are on/off, start/restart, delay start, heat setting, ‘No buzzer’ option and the programme selector.
Features: Embedded in this product is the Sensor drying technology, under which the dryer works automatically sensing the moisture level present in the laundry. It has no defined timing but the desired dry levels has to be selected like the iron dry, cupboard dry etc. so the appliance works continuously till the defined output is been achieved. The ‘Countdown Display‘ is the one that intimates just in a glance the remaining time of the selected programme. With the ‘Reverse Action drying’ that works without knotting the fabrics gives an increased output making it easy to iron. It also comes with the ‘Delay Start’ function for up to 23 hours. The appliance of this feature is best suited for those busy homes. Further, it provides with the LED display for the various indications. The door located in the front features to be with large size opening and it also consists of ‘Automatic safety door’ that stops the operation immediately when the door of the drum is opened. However, it does not consist of glass door.
Drying Programmes: Hoover HHD780X-80 Sensor Drying Tumble Dryer consists of six levels of sensor drying programmes and they are bone dry, extra dry, cupboard dry, iron dry, medium dry and damp dry. Added to these it is been found to have refresh cycle option, this is good for the clothes worn ones or for the short time. In case of the timed programme it can be set to function for the maximum time of 75 minutes. Noted is that the delicate wool finish and the fast iron programmes are not available.
Verdict: Great! To note the many features and functions but with the cons it requires to be plumbed, the energy efficiency is not very impressive and sometimes it may be felt of consuming more water and energy.
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Hoover HHD780X-80 8kg Tumble Dryer - Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Hoover |
| Model Name | HHD780X-80 Hydro Dry Tumble Dryer |
| Colours available | White |
| Drying Capacity in kg | 8 |
| Size (height x width x depth) | 850 x 600 x 600 mm |
| Drying Type | Hydro drying |
| Machine type | Free standing |
| Energy rating | B |
| Loading type | Front loading |
| Energy consumption | 4.80 kwh / cycle |
| Wide opening door | Yes |
| Reservoir position | No |
| Control | Rotary |
| Main Features | |
| Anti crease function | Yes |
| LED display | Yes |
| Final cool tumble action | Yes |
| Reverse action | Yes |
| Temperature selector | Yes |
| Super silent | Yes - 62 dBa |
| Sensor drying | Yes |
| Over dry protection | No |
| Child lock | No |
| Reversible door / glass door | No |
| Special Programmes | |
| Silk | Yes |
| Crease care | Yes |
| Wool care programme | No |
| Refresh cycle | Yes |
| Optional timed drying | Yes |
| Indicators | |
| Filter care indicator | Yes |
| Remaining time indicator | Yes |
| Warning LED indicator | Yes |
| Water tank full indicator | No |
| End of program indicator | Yes |
| Buttons | |
| On / off | Yes |
| Start / Reset | Yes |
| Delay Start | Yes |
| ‘No Buzzer’ option | Yes |
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