I bought a Maytag, not as same as the one it replaced I do like it I set it on deep water, and if I want more I just keep opening and closing the lid until water level is to my liking. It will add more water everytime I open lid. We no longer get our clothes real dirty, just body oil or sweat. I set it on quick wash and it is the shortest cycle. Clothes are always clean and smell good. It has an agitator I would not want without.
For whites with bleach I do the soak and takes more time. Whites really come out clean and white.
Always ways to out smart washers, etc.