Hello EmilyL,
Thank you for reaching out and raising your question if a Tide Pod can be used in the top load washer. We are here to help.
Samsung washing machine requires HE (High Efficiency) detergent. The brand of detergent is entirely up to you, as long as it's an HE detergent. You can always switch detergents if the cleaning performance is not up to your standards.
Do not use regular detergent, organic detergent, natural detergent, or HE detergents containing natural ingredients, such as vinegar or baking soda. Using these can cause damage to the washing machine.
I am providing this link https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00031847/ to guide you on how to use detergent in your Samsung washing machine.
Should you need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:
1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
Your reference number is 1144328491.
-Noraina