Mine’s been ok for 2 years or so. I just stuck the unscrewed piece in and left it there. I believe the washer will never catch on to the ruse. :)
Nanny states make for nanny cars and nanny appliances. They know best. Pretty soon nanny guns that won’t shoot critters out of season.
Just like “Red badger” and I discussed. Most of these “safety” features are because some manufacturer got sued when someone did something stupid.
Hence. what do you call a boat load of lawyers at the bottom of the ocean?