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Look what I built this today! Its basically a copy of the Picture Window Lady Kenmore. Its not totally done yet. I want to add a switch to turn the light on/off so it can be on even of the machine isn't running. I also haven't sealed the windows in yet its basically all dry fitted together. I have one question: I removed the detergent dispenser, but could easily put it back on the side. My question is if I'm using the detergent pods is there any reason to put the dispenser back? (The only reason I can think of is for the second wash? I've never used the pods but if this was the case do you use 2?) I also need the bottom panel for the dishwasher if anyone knows where or has one laying around I could buy? (color isn't important as I will probably paint whats left of the front panel anyway). Lots more picture to come I took pictures of the whole process!

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Detergent Dispenser:

I think the sequence on this machine is Wash -> Rinse -> Rinse -> Wash -> Rinse -> Rinse -> Rinse

 

So you'll definitely need the detergent dispenser, unless you plan on hanging around for the second wash or wasting a pod in the very short Pre-Wash of the machine. 

 

I would perhaps use a pod for the main-wash and a little bit of powder dumped in the bottom for the Pre-Wash phase. 
 
Hi Dave, wow I'm very impressed! Great job!

What I did for the light is I changed the door switch from a Single Pole/Single Throw switch to a Single Pole/Double Throw switch. That way when the door is opened the light comes on and when the door is closed and the machines starts the light comes on. I love having the light come on when I open the door as well.

Our Picture Window Lady Kenmore has R-W-R-W-R-R so I had no choice but to install the dispenser on the side. Be sure to use good sensor safe silicone for sealing the glass to the inner door and the side window for the light.
 
Hi Al, I use Permatex Ultra-Blue, it is available at Ace Hardware. It is a non-toxic silicone and has never failed me yet.

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Thanks

Robert, thats exactly what I got to seal the windows (per your original, inspiring, post). I'm going to do that tomorrow as well as install the dispenser. The dial on the machine says W-R-W-R-D. I'll post some more picts. It won't be installed in the kitchen for a few months as I'm remodeling soon. I can rig it to a garden hose for a video so don't worry.
 
More pictures as promised

First off I had to move and lenghten some of the wires so they could be run down the side of the window this is what it looked like before

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Here is everything I used: 2 pieces of lamanated safty glass, stainless hardware, a light fixture, a tube of ultra blue, and an on off switch (for the light) that I didn't end up using. Total cost about $80

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I cut the side for the light first. Just traced the glass and made it a bit smaller. I chose to use and angle grinder then just filed the sharp edges.

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