Knobs Knob Pulls

Knobs Knob Pulls
Is my washer using electricity when the cycle control knob is not pushed in?

My roommates had an argument over whether a washing machine that is not in use uses any electricity when the cycle control knob (the knob that starts the washer when pulled out and stops it when it is pushed in) is NOT pushed in. Our electricity bill is pretty high, but I don't know whether that knob makes a difference when the washer ISN'T in use. One roommate says it does, one says it doesn't. Who is right? Does the control knob position matter when the machine isn't even running?

When the machine stops at the end of the cycle the timer contacts are open. There is nothing energized at this time regardless of the knob being in or out. There is only one set of contacts that are closed in the timer(the ones that close with the knob pulled out) but with all of the other contacts opened there is no current flow.