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Magic Chef Washer won't start
When your Magic Chef washer won't start, begin with the simple checks. Make sure both the hot and cold water supply valves are fully open, because the washer may not fill or begin the cycle when the water supply is closed. If your washer has power but won't start, the user control and display board is a likely cause, especially when some control panel buttons work while others do not or the display is blank despite receiving power. A defective timer can also prevent the washer from starting, but timers are frequently misdiagnosed, so test the more common parts first and use the wiring diagram and a multimeter to check timer continuity. Confirm that the door or lid is completely closed, since the machine will not run when the door or lid is open. If the washer still won't turn on, test the line fuse for continuity. A blown fuse may indicate a shorted wire, motor, or drain pump, so correct the underlying problem before installing a replacement. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific Magic Chef washing machine.
01 - Water Supply Valves are Closed
Confirm that both the hot and cold water supply valves are open. If the valves are closed the washer won't fill to start the wash cycle.
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02 - Magic Chef Washing Machine User Control and Display Board
To determine if the user control and display board is defective, try pressing the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons work, but others do not work, the control and display board might need to be replaced. Additionally, if the display is not working, check the power to the user control and display board. If the user control and display board has power, but it isn’t working, replace it.
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03 - Magic Chef Washing Machine Timer
The timer is frequently misdiagnosed—before replacing the timer, first check all of the more commonly defective parts. To determine if the timer is defective, consult your washer’s wiring diagram and use a multimeter to test the timer for continuity.
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04 - Door or lid is open
Make sure the door or lid is closed. Most machines will not run with the door or lid open.
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05 - Door is Open
Make sure the door is closed. The washer will not run with the door open.
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06 - Magic Chef Washing Machine Line Fuse
The line fuse blows if the washer circuits are overloaded. If the line fuse blows, the washer won’t start. To determine if the line fuse is at fault, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the fuse does not have continuity, replace it. In addition, you should investigate and resolve the problem that caused the fuse to blow. Check for shorted out components such as the wires, motor, or drain pump. If you don’t resolve the underlying issue, the new fuse will blow too.
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07 - Magic Chef Washing Machine Thermal Fuse
If the washer overheats, the thermal fuse will blow. If the line fuse blows, the washer won’t start. To determine if the thermal fuse is at fault, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the fuse does not have continuity, replace it. In addition, you should investigate and resolve the problem that caused the fuse to blow. If you don’t resolve the underlying issue, the new fuse will blow too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't my Magic Chef washer start even though it has power?
What should I check if my Magic Chef washer controls are not working?
How do I test the line fuse or timer on a Magic Chef washer that won't start?
Can an open lid or door keep a Magic Chef washing machine from starting?
How do I find the correct replacement part for my Magic Chef washer?