PRESETS

Set to 4 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “Default modes” — The New York Times, Monday, 26 September 2005.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

Default modesonce
The New York Times — Monday, 26 September 2005
Appliance conveniencesonce
The New York Times — Saturday, 15 May 2004
Determines limits in advanceonce
The New York Times — Tuesday, 23 September 1997
Gets the VCR readyonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 26 July 1995