8076542011 Genuine Porthole Door Catch for Electrolux Group Front Loader Washing Machines, Door Hook for the Interlock

Electrolux calls the round glass door on its front loaders the porthole, and 8076542011 is a genuine catch for it. The catch is the hook on the door that pushes into the door lock, or interlock, when you close it. If it snaps or wears, the door won't stay shut and the washer won't start. Confirm the number on your old catch, or send us your model and product number.

Front loader door won't latch? Check the catch

Every time the door shuts, the catch slides into the interlock and trips a switch that tells the control board the door is closed. Once it locks, the machine can fill and spin. A cracked, bent or worn catch might not reach far enough, so the door springs back open, the lock clicks without engaging, or the display shows a door error. Sometimes the door shuts but pops open when you lean on it. Check the catch for cracks and a loose mounting before blaming the interlock or the board.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux group part 8076542011
• Porthole door catch for front load washers
• Engages the door interlock when closed
• Check the number on your old catch

Replacing the porthole catch

Switch the washer off at the wall and unplug it. The catch is mounted in the door frame, so you may need to lift the door off and lay it flat on a towel while you separate the inner and outer frames. Photograph the catch and any spring before removing it. After fitting, close the door gently and check it latches first time before running a short program.

Questions about this part

Is this the same as the door lock?

No. The catch is the hook on the door itself. The door lock, or interlock, is the switch it pushes into on the cabinet. If the catch is intact but the door still won't lock, the interlock is the next thing to test.