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Magic Chef Washer won't stop

When your Magic Chef washer won't stop, start by checking for water siphoning from the tub. The drain hose may be positioned too low, with the outlet below the tub's water level, or it may be sealed at the standpipe or pushed too far into it. The hose should usually end 30 to 36 inches above the floor in a standpipe or laundry tub, according to the model requirements. If the washer drains normally but the washing machine won't stop or keeps running through the cycle, a defective control board is the most likely part-related cause. Inspect the control board for burned areas or shorted components, although it is difficult to test reliably. A failed main control board can cause the same problem. If both boards appear sound, test the timer with a multimeter and the washer's wiring diagram, then replace the timer if it does not function correctly. Enter your Magic Chef washer model number to find the exact replacement drain hose, control board, main control board, or timer for your specific washing machine.

01 - Water siphoning from tub

If the water is siphoning from the tub the outlet end of the drain hose is likely lower than the water level in the tub. The drain hose should terminate between 30 inches to 36 inches (77 centimeters to 92 centimeters) above the floor, depending on the model, in a standpipe or laundry tub. If the drain hose is sealed at the top of the standpipe or excess hose is pushed too far down into the pipe, siphoning can also occur.
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02 - Magic Chef Washing Machine Timer

If the washer can successfully drain the water from the tub then a defective timer could be responsible for the washer not stopping. You can test the timer by using a multimeter and consulting the wiring diagram. If the timer is defective, replace it.
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03 - Magic Chef Washing Machine Control Board

If the washer can successfully drain the water from the tub then a defective control board could be responsible for the washer not stopping. The control board cannot be easily tested, but you can try to inspect it for signs of burning or a shorted-out component to help determine if the part should be replaced.
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04 - Magic Chef Washing Machine Main Control Board

If the washer can successfully drain the water from the tub then a defective main control board could be responsible for the washer not stopping. The main control board cannot be easily tested, but you can try to inspect it for signs of burning or a shorted-out component to help determine if the part should be replaced.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why won't my Magic Chef washer stop running?
Can a drain hose make my Magic Chef washer keep running?
How do I test the timer on a Magic Chef washer that won't stop?
When is the control board the cause of a Magic Chef washer that keeps running?
How do I find the correct replacement part for my Magic Chef washer?