'80s GE Washer -- What Is This?

[rp2813]

I've never seen this two-tiered system before.  Is the top part for use with a (missing) mini basket?

 

More pictures in the linked ad.

 

 

 

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/app/d/montara-ge-older-washing-machine/7347187078.html

 

[repairguy]

The top one is a fabric softener dispenser that is missing it’s top cover.

 

[repairguy]

Built April 1982

 

[DADoES]