Oh silly me.
I DO have a laundry basket, but it only gets underwear from when I have a shower. Most of my stuff is blue, green or black and that tends to go straight in the machine until there is enough for a wash load.
Not long ago I emptied my hospital bag from yesterday to make a load. I put the liquid and conditioner in the drawer then went to have a quick check of the basket. All done - GO!
I now have bang, bang-BANG! going on!!!
The worktop was full when I went to the basket so I rested the conditioner on the rim of the drum. I only shut it in when I came back and it is now being washed.
I am going to have to wait for the first drain sequence before I can turn the machine off and open the door.
PILL-ock.