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Two plastic disks inserted into washing machines to set the desired programme. Add to board
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Electric Washing Machine Programming Disks, post 1976

Unlike modern washing machines which have built in dials or an electronic display, disks like these were used to programme the wash. These date from after 1976. Each side of the plastic square had a different arrangement of slots, indicating different programmes. 

Image @copy; Leeds Museums and Galleries

Photo by Andy Lord | AHRC Funded (AH/X000591/1)