Doh! I forgot to add:
Most washers have a safety catch to where it will only operate with the lid down. Newer models won’t even start the water if the lid is up.
Give it your best McGyver.
Our has the safety catch, but will fill up even with the lid up. I did laundry last night (storm prep’ing) and was down there cleaning up my wood shop (in case we get water in the basement) and forgot to put the lid back down. Heard the machine stop and thought, wth? Doh, forgot the lid! :D
Thanks again, that is a good tip.