The most wonderful soaking I've ever done is with this!
The machine fills and then if you've selected the BIO timer the machine stops and soaks for the time pre-set until the last 2h when start low agitating and heating until 40°C circa. After BIO has finished the machine go on washing vigourously and heating over 40... until 60 or 90 depending on cycle selected.
This is possible on prewash and wash cycle both.
The most effective stain removal way I've never tried indeed!
So I'm getting carried away, but we can't forget about the utilitarian dashboard of the '64 Norge...I love the lighted dial with "see-thru" arrow to ensure the proper cycle...