Euromaid ETL800FCW

NOT HAPPY – 1. None of the Euromaid top loaders have an option to add fabric softener or disinfectant at the beginning of the wash. You need to read the manual (esp. pages 14 & 15) on the Appliances Online website. The manual I received with the machine added the note on page 14 that you had to add the softener to the detergent compartment before or during the rinse cycle - how ridiculous. Also, it says to mix water to the powder (P15) before adding it to the detergent reservoir. 2. The lid is not see-through because it is tinted. 3. Because I paused the machine several times, when it got to the 2nd rinse cycle (which I didn't want either because of the unnecessary water usage) the timer stopped & the power went off, with the cycle still to drain & spin. So I had to reset it to a spin cycle. I AM STILL WAITING FOR AN OUTCOME after two & a half weeks. Canstar Blue says Euromaid is Australian owned & on the ad, it says China as the country of origin. Bottom line - Forget about fabric softener, don't pause the machine & hope for the best.