Can anyone tell me if you MUST fill via the inlets, or is it possible to fill through the top of the drum with a hosepipe? I am trying to use the machine away from the house and cannot easily plumb it in. Is there some sort of a sensor in the inlet which may prevent the machine operating when no water has passed through? I have tried filling manually but the wash cycle doesn't seem to want to operate, although it will pump and spin with no problem.

Anona Fenwick Payne, July 2007

I can now tell you that the Maytag Customer Service via email, has been fantastic! (NAR_Maytag_CustomerExperience@Maytag.com). All my questions have been answered and they even sent me a users' guide within 30 minutes of my email asking for one. Beat that.

APFP, July 2007