[Electronics-Talk] GE Braille Labels, An Update

[Annette Carr]

We are limited to what can replace the old one.  The current one is a 30
inch gas slide-in range.  This means that there is no gap between the range
and the countertop and cabinets on either side of it, as well as no gap in
the back.  The countertop is cut out so that it surrounds the cooktop on 3
sides just underneath the top edge of the cooktop.  

Annette

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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] GE Braille Labels, An Update

Have you looked at older models or a lower end model? Those hopefully still
have some knobs and things. Ours does, but was here when we moved in
although the dishwasher was new but a basic model which works well for us,.
Original message:
> Hi All,



> There was a surprise waiting for me in my mailbox today.  An envelope 
> inside another envelope, with 2 things inside of the inner envelope.  
> A 8.5 by 11 glossy piece of paper folded in half, and a piece of 
> plastic slightly larger than the palm of my hand.  The plastic has 
> what appears to be random braille letters on it.  With a quick glance 
> at the paper, my husband figured out that this little card contains 45 
> 2-letter combinations that correspond to
> 45 different buttons on a microwave.  It appears to be clear plastic, 
> but there does not appear to be any type of perforation between the 2 
> letter combinations, nor are there spaces between the 2-letter 
> combinations, so my husband does not think that it is possible to cut 
> the labels apart.  On the back of the card, you can feel rectangles, 
> but there does not appear to be any perforations there.  We were 
> unable to peel back a corner, so at this point we are not sure how 
> they might be applied to a control panel if one does exist.  Maybe 
> there are instructions on the printed sheet that explains how to use 
> the labels.  These appear to be generic and not specific to a model of
microwave.



> So despite being told by the GE Rep that GE no longer provides braille 
> labels, either they still do, or someone found this in storage.  So 
> now if I could just find a microwave to put the labels on.



> My latest exchange with the GE Rep has been about finding a 
> replacement range that is accessible.  I figured if I can no longer 
> use a microwave, then I had better make sure I will still be able to 
> use the range.  The Rep provided me with 4 model numbers, and they all 
> clearly state in the specs that the oven control panel is a glass touch.
It is not looking good.



> I will keep you posted.

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