Anyone ever experienced the washing machine...

...filling up with water, then draining once you close the lid and walk away?

This just happened for the first time.

There is no dial to restart the wash, so what am I supposed to do?

I have done nothing differently while trying to wash towels.
I loaded it, but detergent, put towels and walked away.

About 2 mins later, I hear a thumping sound coming from washer.
I always spread my clothes/ towels evenly.

I opened the washer and it was washing without the water that I just put in

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