Abstract: A user programmable dispenser is disclosed for dispensing and mixing soap, shampoo or other liquids from a container to a mixer to be mixed with water flowing to a shower spray nozzle. A touch screen LCD display connected to a programmable controller is used by the user to first program the amount of time that the soap, shampoo or other liquids is to flow through a valve and be mixed with the water flowing from the shower spray nozzle, then is used to temporarily interrupt and recommence the flow of liquid, and is also used to display the amount of time remaining for the flow of the soap, shampoo or other liquids from the container of the time initially programmed by the user for the flow of liquid from the container to the mixer.