Product review (5 stars): Fixed the Problem
Fortunately, I was sitting near our laundry room when the disaster occurred.  My wife walked by and asked what I spilled so I went to investigate and when I opened the laundry room door, there was a swimming pool.  Thank god I have a big shop vac to remove the water.  This is a very easy item to fix on a washing machine.  I'm good with my hands, but you really don't need to be.