To add some verified proof that this could happen, see the pictures below.

This is a whirlpool dishwasher from the inspection I did today. The first picture shows that the door doesn't stay all of the way open. The next picture with my finger at the top of the door, is me holding the door from closing.
The last picture is of the door closed and the knob in the "normal" position.

Once the door closed, the dishwasher started.

I also pulled on the soap lid and the door closed very easily. In fact, it closed with a lot less effort than I expected.

Before we go "baking" someone, let's get the facts first!

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