Dishwasher Button Cover for Toddler/Baby (LG)

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My four-year-old daughter has developed a fascination with repeatedly pressing the dishwasher buttons, turning it on and off nonstop. Her latest trick is to activate the LG dishwasher's built-in music feature whenever she starts it, making it impossible for her to resist pushing the buttons. This protective cover fits snugly over the dishwasher when it's open, then clicks securely into place once the door closes. I 3D printed this design using 100% infill on transparent PLA filament from HobbyKing. My go-to settings for this material on my Ender 3 are a temperature of 225 degrees Celsius and a heated bed at 60C. To print without supports or rafts, simply rotate the model 180 degrees in your slicer software. UPDATE: I've since modified the design to include a thinner top section and lip, allowing the dishwasher to run smoothly even with the cover on. Initially, I was concerned that the cover might stick out too far due to its slightly oversized design. UPDATE: The latest version of this design, V3, features added side tabs that prevent my daughter from sliding the cover over and accessing the buttons once again.