Originally Posted by
Peckish
How is that a safety feature? I know it's supposed to be a water-saving feature, but I found that instead of washing 2 large loads, I would have to split them up into 4 or 5 small loads just to get them clean, which in my opinion, doesn't save much of anything.
I would also like to point out that there are several top loaders that do completely fill with water, my Speed Queen being one of them.
It's supposed to be so that a child can't get in and drown in an unattended tub of water. Within about a minute of leaving the lid open, mine just drains...fast! I can fill mine right to the top, which I love, but as I said, you can't stop and soak unless you're crafty and unplug it. All washers will have this feature..it's something we're all going to have to deal with.
A bit OT...but when my sister and I were kids, well over 60 years ago..one of us would get in the old wringer washer and the other one would turn it on and we'd give each other rides! No water..but we agitated and spun!