I have a Magic Chef dishwasher - only a couple of years old. About once every two weeks (I use it 5 times per week) it won't turn on. The only button that does anything is the delay wash button. If I push that one, it will light up and blink for awhile and then shut off. Then, one or two days later, I will try it again, and it will start up and run just like normal.

SOURCE: MAGIC CHEF CTF1920ARA - Freezer works, Refrig. portion does not.

Sounds like a defrost problem. Check to see if there is any frost buildup in the back wall of the freezer. If so, it is not defrosting as it should.

• possible causes:

1. bad defrost timer
2. bad defrost heater (in freezer)
3. bad thermo switch in freezer

SOURCE: Where do you put the rinse agent in a magic chef dishwasher ?

there should be a place in the door.

SOURCE: Magic Chef oven won't light

Replaced the ignitor.

SOURCE: Magic Chef Model #MCO160UW

Call 888-775-0202 Magic chef they will replace the part free of charge even if its not longer under warranty

SOURCE: water not entering dishwasher. Worked fine one

The water-inlet valve lets water enter the machine. First Check to see if the valve is getting water. Make sure it’s not clogged. There is a screen on the inside of the valve, this sometimes gets clogged up with debris. Check to see if you get power to valve when unit is put into operation may take a couple minutes to start a fill. If you have power and it’s not clogged up replace the valve .If you have no power to the water inlet valve check float switch. This can be done by checking the continuity. There is a video of this at http://appliancehelponline.com/dishfloatwaterinletvideo.html this will walk you checking the water inlet valve and the float switch. It may be a different model but the testing procedure will be the same. You can also enter your model # for diagrams and illustrations for most models. All parts come with installation instructions.