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Hi All,
I have a 16 year old Magic Chef washing machine. In the gentle wash and regular wash nothing happens whenit hits the spin mode. In the Stain-Cleaner wash I can get it spin, but it doesn't quite completely empty the tub. I ran a full cycle setting it at what is supposed to be the Gentle Wash, but there was never any pause and it kept agitating right thru the spin and rinse portions.
Also, how do I remove the agitator?
Thanks,
Stephen
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Depending on which revision you have.... remove the top cap and bolt and it should pull right out. Here's your breakdown Model W20HN3SNat
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Nat,
I did pull off the scrubber cap and take out the bolt, but I can't get the agitator to budge.
Anymore suggestions and do you think I have a bad timer?
Stephen
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Somtimes you have to pull REAL hard to get them off. And yes, I think it's your timer, part # AP289193 If you don't want to put that much into it check on ebay for a used one with a 90 day warranty (part # 35-2845) I've located used parts for some of the people around here that can't afford the price of a new part. Nat
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Nat,
I still can't get the agitator off, will keep trying...
I have read some other posts and they mention a tub brake sticking or not releasing. Would I be able to get the spin mode in any cycle to work if this was the problem? I can get the spin mode to work in 1 of the 3 wash cycles.
Also, I took the timer out and I don't see what appears to be a problem. What should I look for that might indicate a problem?
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Stephen
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You can't always see a problem with the timer, you would have to test it with an ohm meter. There should be a tech sheet inside the control panel with a lot of valuable information.
It is possible the brake is hanging up, although generally that should affect all cycles not just 2.
If you look at the parts breakdown posted above, on the motor page there should be a hairpin type spring that has caused several problems with the spin cycle, check that spring.
Nat
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Nat,
I have played around some more with the washer and now believe that the overload protector is causing me problems. This is why it won't spin to completion, it gets shut down by the overload protector. What should I look at first?
Thanks,
Stephen
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I have a similar problem, but my Magic Chef (16 years old) starts in the spin cycle, runs for about a minute, until there is only about 3 inches of water left, then there is a loud screeching sound, and it stops. I does not continue to the next cycle after that. Any thoughts?
Thanks
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Stephen,
i would have to say yours is the timr, part # AP289156
Tad
it sounds more like your washer - the motor is overheating and causing your issues.
Nat
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Tad,
The problem you describe is really exactly the same issue as I had. Coincidentally, my machine was also 16 years old. I was trying to see if by posting here I might be able to isolate the problem, but that wasn't the case. I think the problem may be that when the motor kicks into high for the spin cycle it overheats and the thermal protect kicks in to shut the machine off. I think this becuase ususally you can restart it again say a half an hour later and it will work. I finally gave in and bought a new machine. I figured that since I really didn't know for sure what the problem was, buying a motor or timer, which were fairly expensive just as a guess, maybe to have to buy the other also and worst case have a repair guy come out to figure out for sure what the problem was, just didn't make economical sense.
Sorry I can't be of more help, but you gotta admit 16 years isn't too bad...
Stephen
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