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Define "finished". Most newer washers have an indicator light that says when it's done. Older ones say they are done, but rely on an extended period of time AFTER the actual cycles run to allow the steam and heat to dissipate and help dry out the inside.
If you just want to open it after a specific amount of time without finding a way to integrate a sensor into the mix, I bet you could make this work if you mount it right against the door to push it open. https://www.switch-bot.com/products/switchbot-bot
Not sure what kind of dishwasher we’re talking about, but I have a SwitchBot and it’s made to push buttons: it wouldn’t be anywhere near powerful enough to open a dishwasher (as I know them)
It says it supports up to 4.8 grams of force. More than enough to pop a lid or door open. Other option is a solenoid relay that definitely will, but that's not going to fit very cleanly behind a dishwasher and cabinet setup.
what kind of dishwasher takes less than 2 kilos of force to open?
Yeah, mine (that I didn’t scientifically measure but….) requires a hell of an effort to pull open using only my pinky. Obviously I don’t expect that mine is the only model on the market XD but that’s what I know