That third last picture is the same machine as I have
And yes, alls it takes is a well inserted finger to get the machine to operate with the door open.
I wouldn't advise it,learned the hard way.
I put saran wrap over the front and shut the water off half way thru the fill.
You got to see the wash action,just not so violently.
Must admit I was worried about getting a shock from a wet metal machine hooked up to hydro.
My all time favorite dishwasher.
Is the one in the picture harvest gold too?