[Electronics-talk] George Forman Grill

[Michael]

I think I'd still make a habit of unplugging the GF grill as the on/off 
button can be inadvertently bunped and the grill gets real hot


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> Good evening,
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> 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"
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>>>>
>>>> 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"
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>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:56 PM
>>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] George Forman Grill
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>>>>
>>>>> 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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