wash cycle
Agitation then spin
A wash cycle is one complete sequence of operations in a washing machine—filling, agitating, draining, and spinning.
Different cycles suit different fabrics: Use the delicate cycle for that sweater.
The term extends to dishwashers.
Cycle length and intensity vary: a quick wash cycle runs fifteen minutes, while heavy-duty runs over an hour.
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- extra rinseAdded laundry cycle
- agitateDisturb or provoke
- tumbleUncontrolled rolling descent
soak · drain · laundry · detergent · delicate · heavy-duty · permanent press · gentle · load · drum · suds · fabric softener · fabric care · whites · colors · cold · warm · hot
- Dishwashersdishwasher, built-in dishwasher, portable dishwasher, spray arm, dish rack
- laundrydryer, clothes dryer, fold, rinse, ironing
- cyclescircle of life, period, rhythms, oscillations, full circle
- laundromatdryer, dryers, coin slot, coin slots, change machine
- appliance controlspower button, off switch, dial, knob, timer
- dry cleaningdry cleaner, dry cleaners, dry cleaning, hanger, dry cleaning fluid
laundry process stages
wash cycledry cycle
Heated tumbling duration
spin cycle · rinse cycle · tumble dry · air dry · drying
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