neptune washer/dryer...

Wierd topic I know..

Washer/dryer combo dies about 5 days after Julianne came home...talk about stress

So we bit the bullet and bought a Neptune stackable. Our research shows that in the long run, your save money on this duo since you use much less water and much less detergent. Costs only $12 a year in electricity to run it.

my ? is...I use liquid detergent..(they suggest powder) and they have you pour it directly on top of the clothes. Now, it is obvious that I cannot start the wash then pour in the detergent and then the clothes, since all the water would come pouring out of this front loading washer....BUT can you use the Tide 'kicker' in there?
(it is a plastic thingy that you pour the detergent into and then toss it into the wash)..

ALSO- has anyone seen/bought the special verision of Tide that is for frontloaders? where did u buy it and how much did it cost?

Thanks for the feedback