I don't think the Kenmore 800 has a 3-speed motor. The motor is listed in the description as 2-speed, and the reference to 6 speed selections may be wrong.
The U.S. version seems to have only two speeds and does not have a specific selector for speed, although it does have a selector for 3 soil levels (Heavy, Regular, Light) that may control speed and also (I believe) affects wash time by changing the rate at which the timer advances. The controls on the linked CA model appear to be the same as the U.S. model. From left to right:
- 3 soil selections
- 6 water temps (Tap Cold, Cold, Cool, Warm, Extra Warm, Hot)
- Fabric Softener select (yes/no)
- One Rinse / 2nd Rinse
54 cycles is a marketing exaggeration. The timer has "cycles" (with an OFF after each) for:
- Normal (with a designated Express starting point included for shorter wash time)
- Casual
- Delicate
- Handwash (likely with intermittent agitation)
- Soak
- Prewash
- Heavy Duty w/Soak (with a Bulky/Bedding selection in it at a shorter starting point)
2nd Rinse phases follow Heavy Duty and Normal, not on Casual, Delicate or Handwash.
There are no wash time (minute) markings on any of the cycles, just the nine starting flags as listed above.
By combining the 3 soil levels and 2nd rinse with the designated starting points in the timer-cycles, 54 variations may be possible.
