I believe this is a fairly common problem for a machine that wouldn't last two seconds in the open consumer market, domestically.
Simply put, the power light won't come on. AC traces past the distributor/relay to which the power cord feeds; I'm assuming it is a faulty controller board.
Am I correct, assuming the best remedy is to park at Lowe's, go buy a
real 2.4cu washer, and pay $15 to have my showroom-new-looking-but-worthless Splendide removed and put in the dumpster?
Suggestions are welcome, as long as they don't involve hurling it into traffic: safety first, you know.