program-dials
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm ˈdaɪ.əlz/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm ˈdaɪ.əlz/
The round buttons on a machine that you turn to pick a setting.
Turn the program-dials to choose the wash cycle on the washing machine.
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2. Dials used to set or schedule a program on a device.
The old radio's program-dials were labeled with station names.
3. Rotary controls that select a preset operating mode.
He adjusted the program-dials on the oven to start baking.
4. Knobs on a machine that let you choose between different functions.
The program-dials on the dryer include options for cotton and wool.