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The Hoover HGD 48S8C-80 is a freestanding washing machine with an 8kg drum and 1400rpm maximum spin speed. It combines straightforward controls with a useful selection of wash functions, making it a practical choice for regular household laundry.
The 8kg capacity provides enough space for typical family washing loads, while the 1400rpm spin helps remove moisture before clothes are transferred to the washing line or tumble dryer. With an A energy efficiency class, the machine is also designed to use energy efficiently during its standard washing cycles.
Hoover’s ProActive Wash System is supported by a choice of 16 programmes, giving you flexibility for different laundry requirements. There is also a steam function, automatic load recognition and a 24-hour delay timer, so you can choose a programme and schedule it around your routine.
The HGD 48S8C-80 is built around the everyday requirements of washing clothes efficiently while giving you useful options for different types of laundry.
Its ProActive Wash System is intended to provide effective cleaning throughout the load. This is particularly useful for regular laundry where you want a washing machine that can handle everyday clothing without relying on a complicated operating process.
With 16 programmes, there is a choice of wash settings rather than having to rely on one general-purpose cycle. Temperature control is also included, giving you greater control over how different loads are washed.
The machine’s 1400rpm maximum spin speed is another important consideration. A faster final spin extracts more water from clothing, which can reduce the amount of time needed for subsequent drying. The HGD 48S8C-80 has a B spin efficiency class.
For smaller or lightly soiled loads, the 14-minute Quick Wash provides a much faster alternative to a full-length programme. This can be particularly useful when you need a few items cleaned without waiting for a longer cycle.
The steam function adds another option for garment care. Rather than treating every load as a standard wash, the steam cycle can be used to refresh clothing and help reduce creasing and odours.
Automatic load recognition detects the size of the wash load and helps the machine adjust its operation accordingly. This is useful when you are washing smaller loads rather than filling the 8kg drum every time.
The digital inverter motor is designed to provide efficient operation and is well suited to a washing machine that is used regularly. It also supports the machine’s focus on efficient everyday laundry.
The steam function provides an alternative way to freshen garments. It can help reduce wrinkles and unwanted odours, making it useful when clothing needs refreshing rather than a more intensive wash.
The 24-hour delay timer lets you choose when the wash starts. This gives you greater flexibility to fit laundry around work, family routines or other commitments rather than starting a cycle immediately.
The HGD 48S8C-80 uses a dial and button control system with an LED display. This keeps the main controls straightforward, making it easier to select your preferred programme and monitor the wash.
A child lock helps prevent accidental changes to the selected settings, providing useful reassurance in households where children may be around the appliance.
An 8kg drum gives you useful capacity for regular household laundry without requiring an especially large washing machine. Combined with the 1400rpm spin speed, it can help make the overall washing and drying process more manageable.
The 14-minute Quick Wash is particularly useful when time matters. Rather than using a longer programme for lightly soiled clothing, you have the option of a dedicated shorter cycle.
The 24-hour delay timer also makes the machine easier to fit around your day. You can set the appliance to start later, rather than having to be available when the wash finishes.
With automatic load recognition, multiple programmes, temperature control and steam functionality, the machine gives you useful control over everyday laundry without making the basic operation unnecessarily complicated.
The Hoover HGD 48S8C-80 is a good option for households looking for an 8kg freestanding washing machine with a useful range of everyday programmes.
It is particularly suited to customers who want a combination of practical capacity, a 1400rpm spin speed and time-saving functions such as the 14-minute Quick Wash and 24-hour delay timer.
The steam function also makes it worth considering if you regularly want to refresh clothing or reduce creasing, while automatic load recognition is useful for households that wash both full and smaller loads.
The Hoover HGD 48S8C-80 focuses on the features that make a washing machine useful day after day. Its 8kg capacity provides practical room for household laundry, while the 1400rpm spin helps reduce the moisture left in clothes after washing.
The combination of 16 programmes, temperature control, automatic load recognition and a dedicated Quick Wash gives you flexibility for different laundry requirements. The steam cycle adds another option when clothing needs refreshing, while the delay timer helps you organise washing around your routine.
Its A energy efficiency class is also worth considering when comparing washing machines, particularly if the appliance will be used regularly.
An 8kg drum provides useful capacity for everyday household laundry and is suitable for customers who regularly wash moderate to larger loads.
The maximum spin speed is 1400rpm. The faster spin helps extract water from clothing before drying.
Yes. The machine has a 14-minute Quick Wash, giving you a faster option for suitable lightly soiled laundry.
Yes. The steam function can be used to refresh clothing and help reduce creases and unwanted odours.
Yes. The 24-hour delay timer allows you to schedule the start of a wash for a more convenient time.
Yes. Automatic load recognition is included, helping the appliance respond to the size of the load being washed.
Yes. It is a freestanding washing machine measuring 89cm high, 59cm wide and 59cm deep. Always check the available space and access route before installation.
Yes. A child lock is included to help prevent accidental changes to the appliance’s settings.
Buying a washing machine is about more than choosing the right specification. At Snelling Gerald Giles, our knowledgeable team can help you choose an appliance that suits your laundry requirements and home.
As an independent electrical retailer serving Norfolk since 1948, we combine personal service with specialist appliance advice. We can also support you with relevant delivery and professional washing machine installation services, helping make the process of replacing an appliance simpler. Appliance recycling is also available where applicable.
Our support does not stop when the appliance leaves the showroom. We provide friendly after-sales assistance, giving you the reassurance of dealing with an established local retailer rather than simply placing an order online.
| Colour | White |
| Colour Group | White |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Product Category Group | MDA |
| Control Type | Dial and Button |
| No. of Programmes | 16 |
| Steam Function | Yes |
| Temperature Control | Yes |
| Delay Timer | Yes - 24hrs |
| Warranty/Guarantee | 1 Year Parts and Labour with additional 9 Year Parts Guarantee (*Registration Required) |
| Warranty Redemption Information | Register your appliance at https://service.hoover.co.uk/register/ |
| Depth | 59 cm |
| Height | 89 cm |
| Shipping Depth | 59 cm |
| Shipping Height | 89 cm |
| Shipping Weight | 61 kg |
| Shipping Width | 67 cm |
| Weight | 61 kg |
| Width | 67 cm |
| Load Capacity | 8 kg |
| Annual Energy Rating(kWh) | 38 kWh |
| Energy Efficiency Class | A |
| Noise Level - Spinning | 70 dB |
| Noise Level - Washing | 70 dB |
| Quick Wash Time | 14 min |
| Spin Speed | 1400 |
| Spinning Efficiency Class | B |
| Water Usage on Standard Wash (litres) | 41 L |
| Automatic Load Recognition | Yes |
| Digital Inverter Motor | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | Yes |
| Quick Wash Option | Yes |
| Display Screen Type | LED |
| Child Lock | Yes |
| Features | ProActive Wash System – Delivers efficient cleaning Steam Cycle – Refreshes clothes with gentle care QuickCycles – Saves time with fast washes 24 Hour Start Delay – Fits laundry around your schedule |
| Product Type | Washing Machines |
| Barcode/EAN | 8059019126128 |
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