Can I wash my clothes in a washing machine without a soap dispenser? (It's missing thanks to a very kind roommate.) Will it leak water outside of the washing machine?

Irritated, May 2008

It should work OK, - the water flows through from the top of the dispenser draw onto your powder & runs it into the drum, but you may get some leakage. Try covering the drawer opening to reduce leakage. - Perhaps you could use your roommates best T-shirt..?!!

DIY guy, May 2008