Washing machines with a Delay Wash feature, the wash cycle can be programmed to start in a set amount of hours. For example, if you want to load the washer but want it to start after your child's naptime, then Delay Start will let you set it to start later. This feature is beneficial if you want to take advantage of lower energy rates or simply don't want to be inconvenienced by the noisy washing machine while your child is sleeping.