I have one of the newer top-loading machines. It is pretty close to a front-loader turned sideways. Shortly after the cycle starts, the lid locks and does not u

I have one of the newer top-loading machines. It is pretty close to a front-loader turned sideways. Shortly after the cycle starts, the lid locks and does not unlock until after the cycle fully completes. I did not get a front-loader because I've had too many friends and co-workers have leaks with front loaders. Maybe they're better now, maybe they're not. From my unscientific survey, I'm never going to get a front loader.