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Suitable for Hotpoint, Ariston, Creda, Indesit, Swan
Stock Code: 3865
£29.00 ex. VAT
Confirms the door is shut so the cycle is allowed to run.
Tick the symptoms your appliance is showing. We’ll tell you how confident we are this part is the fix.
Error codes are model dependent, so the same brand may have more than one listed.
| Code | Brand | What it means | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| F6 | Ariston | Means the thermal overload thermostat has tripped due to overheating, or the door switch is failing to register that the door is closed. It is usually caused by a heating circuit fault or a door lock issue. | Medium |
| F6 | Indesit | Means a door lock or door switch fault that stops the machine starting because it cannot detect the door is securely closed. It is usually caused by a faulty door lock or door switch, or a motor or sensor issue. | Medium |
Ariston
Means the thermal overload thermostat has tripped due to overheating, or the door switch is failing to register that the door is closed. It is usually caused by a heating circuit fault or a door lock issue.
Indesit
Means a door lock or door switch fault that stops the machine starting because it cannot detect the door is securely closed. It is usually caused by a faulty door lock or door switch, or a motor or sensor issue.
Don’t see your code? Different model years sometimes use different codes. Get in touch with our parts team and we’ll help you identify the right replacement.
General fitting guidance. The exact steps can vary slightly with the make and model of your tumble dryer.
Safety: Switch off and unplug at the mains before you start.
This is a genuine door lock catch for your tumble dryer.
It helps the door stay securely closed and works with the interlock system to let the dryer know it’s safe to start the cycle.
If the catch is worn out, broken, or not clicking into place properly, your dryer might refuse to start—or stop mid-cycle. Luckily, swapping it out is simple. Just pop in this replacement part.
This tumble dryer door lock catch is from Hotpoint. Also fits Ariston, Creda, Indesit, and Swan models.
Before ordering, please verify that this part is suitable for your model using our compatibility checker.
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