Directions.
Billy, the washing machine motor is supposed to run in only one direction. The changes in direction that you see as the agitator turns back and forth or goes into a spin cycle are caused by the mechanical action of the transmission, not a reversing of the motor.
In general, if you want to change the direction of rotation of a capacitor start or capacitor run (or capacitor start, capacitor run) motor, simply reverse the connections of the two field (stator) windings.
Dean