[Electronics-talk] George Forman Grill

[E.J. Zufelt]

Good evening,

IMO any device that heats up poses some degree of safety risk if it  
doesn't have an on / off switch.  I would say the same to someone with  
perfect sight.


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On 21-Jan-10, at 7:53 PM, Jim Barbour wrote:

> pure balderdash!
>
> I'm a blind guy who  owns one of the lower end models, and yes I have
> to actually plug it in to use it, and unplug it when I'm done.
>
> Safety hazzard you say?  only if you don't dry your hands before using
> the appliance <grin>
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 07:00:53PM -0500, Gerald Levy wrote:
>>
>> A warning about the GF grill.  Some low-end models have no on/off
>> switch, which means that you have to plug it in to use it and unplug
>> it when you're finished.  Not only is this a royal pain if you can't
>> see and have to grope around to get the plug into the outlet, but it
>> could pose a safety hazard as well.  If you buy a model without a
>> power sswitch, you should buy an adapter plug with a built-in power
>> switch, which is available at most 99 cent stores.
>>
>> Gerald
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael"
>> <bonsai1b at bellsouth.net>
>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 6:07 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] George Forman Grill
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Hi Reese
>>> In my experience with the George Foreman grill, there really isn't
>>> much to it as far as accessibility
>>> .  There are no buttons, controls, or dials.  You just plug it in
>>> and when it gets hot, you begin cooking.  The difference in models
>>> I think has more to do with the size of the grill and if you want
>>> one with surfaces that can be removed for cleaning.  I've used two
>>> models and both are simple to use. I use a talking thermometer to
>>> let me know when the food is done.
>>>
>>> Michael----- Original Message ----- From: "Reese"
>>> <reese at shilohstravel.com>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:56 PM
>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] George Forman Grill
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi list:
>>>>
>>>> OK I'm looking for the in door George Forman grill to cook up
>>>> burgers, hot
>>>> dogs and steaks on.  Now when doing this search on wal-mart I
>>>> found several
>>>> models of this product.  So which one is more accessible for all  
>>>> of the
>>>> blind cooks out here?  Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Reese
>>>>
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