second orientation in fig2 the second orientation being at a relatively shallow angle the control panel 10 includes a body 18 that extends between end caps 16 and is covered by a faceplate 20 the faceplate 20 includes graphics or writing to assist the user in operating the conventional controls not shown mounted thereto the control panel body 18 and faceplate 20 as well as the general structure and operation of the washing machine 14 are unaffected by the present invention and will not be discussed further hereinafter with reference to fig3 7 the end caps 16 include a front surface 22 and first and second support surfaces 24 26 the front surface 22 is preferably curved and includes first and second edges 28 30 the first edge 28 is located at the intersection of the front surface 22 and the first support surface 24 the second edge 30 is located at the intersection of the front surface 22 and the second support surface 26 when the control panel 10 is in the first orientation fig1 the end cap 16 is generally as shown in fig3 5 in other words the first support surface 24 is in abutting contact with the top surface 12 of the washing machine 14 and the second support surface 26 is facing rearwardly relative.