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Danby Washer won't start

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.
02 - Danby 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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Washing Machine Timer
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03 - Danby 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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Washing Machine User Control and Display Board
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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.
05 - Danby Washing Machine Control Board
Since a washing machine control board is responsible for sending voltage to nearly all of the washer's electrical components, a faulty board may cause the washer not to start. If the washer's entire display is not working, it's likely the control board is defective. You can inspect the board for signs of burning or a shorted-out component. You can also use a multimeter to test the power output terminals on the board after reviewing the appliance's wiring diagram.
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Washing Machine Control Board
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06 - Danby Washing Machine Door Latch
The door latch secures the washer door shut during operation. Once the washer door is closed, the washer can begin operating. If the washer door is not latched shut, the door switch will prevent the washer from operating. If the door latch is defective, the washer will not spin or start. The door latch can fail either mechanically or electrically. Inspect the door latch for damage. If the door latch is damaged or does not latch properly, replace it. To determine if the door latch has failed elec...trically, consult your washer’s wiring diagram and use a multimeter to test each of the door latch switches, if applicable, for continuity.
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Washing Machine Door Latch
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