Love this machine, no lid lock unless it’s auto sensing or spin cycle. You can open the lid when it’s filling and it doesn’t stop. Open the lid when it’s washing and close and it resumes( no lid lock). Love I can select what water levels , wash temp, soil level and spin ! Glass lid and detergent/softener tray is awesome. Clothes are clean and fresh. Love that it is more old school and you can control what you want.