Abstract: A top-loading washing machine comprises a tub door formed in the top wall of the machine and pivotal between a vertical open position and a horizontal closed position. A longitudinally extending washing agent dispenser is provided in the tub door and has an aperture at one end for the introduction thereinto of either a liquid washing agent or a washing powder when the tub door is in its vertical position. A liquid compartment is positioned at the opposite end of the dispenser and is separated from an adjacent powder compartment by a partition, the partition being provided with openings for the passage into the liquid compartment of liquid washing agent introduced into the dispenser and being formed to retain washing powder introduced into the dispenser. An opening is located in the inner wall of the dispenser adjacent the washing agent introduction aperture for dispensing of washing powder or liquid washing agent into the washing machine tub when the tub door is in its horizontal position.