[Electronics-Talk] totally accessible electric stove

Wed Nov 22 13:41:04 UTC 2017

Hi Arlene,
Amana dryer and electric stove totally accessible 2017

Amana dryer model no: NGD4700YQ3 

Electric stove model no:  ACR2303MFW0 THE LAST CHARACTER COULD BE A ZERO OR LETTER O.

TOLL FREE NUMBER FOR AMANA parts:  800-298-7130

Amana support: Phone: 866-616-2664 

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From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Arlene via Electronics-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] totally accessible electric stove

That would be really helpful, having the model number, as we would like to 
get this stove, if we could find it. Thank you.

ARlene
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Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] totally accessible electric stove

> And What is the model number, Please, 'cause I'm betting it's an old model
> that's no longer available.  With a model number, maybe you'd have a 
> chance
> of special-ordering it.
>
> Louis Gosselin
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Pamela Dominguez via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 7:35 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
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> Cc: Pamela Dominguez <geodom at optonline.net>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] totally accessible electric stove
>
> Oh wow!  This sounds wonderful: a regular old-fashioned stove!  Pam.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roger Behm via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 4:54 PM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
> Cc: Roger Behm
> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] totally accessible electric stove
>
> HI Folks,
>
> I just bought a electric range that is totally accessible to blind folks.
>
> It is made by Amana an dis real simple no thrills, but I can totally
> controal everything.
>
> It has the four coil burners and on the back panel there are 5 big knobs
> that control the four burners and the oven.
>
> No light on the stove and no light inside the oven, no window on the oven
> door and no timer either.
>
> But I just use my google home to set a timer to go off if I need one and I
> have a light above the stove which is also the exhaust fan  built in too.
>
> Only $350.00 and that included delivery and taking away the old stove.
>
> It wasn't easy finding an accessible electric stove, but there it was 
> among
> all the glass top touch panels stoves I found it.
>
> Regards,
> roger
>
>
>
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> Behalf Of Robin Frost via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 1:38 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
> Cc: Robin Frost
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Samsung talking Televisions
>
> Hi,
> Yes called there once when investigating tv's. I have to say the 
> experience
> regarding their awareness of accessibility features was not inspiring.
> Robin
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Matthew Chao via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 8:58 AM
> To: Robin Frost via Electronics-Talk
> Cc: Matthew Chao
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Samsung talking Televisions
>
> believe the model I have has been discontinued.  Will investigate
> further.  Perhaps I should get a Samsung soundbar; perhaps the
> accessibility attributes spread across the Samsung line.  Suggest you
> call Tech Support at Samsung.  Unfortunately, many of them are offshore,
> so they may not "get it".  Let me know what you find.--Matt.
>
>
>
> On 11/18/2017 11:06 PM, Robin Frost via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>> Hi,
>> Is set up easy and what sort of connections does it sport?
>>
>> Thanks for replying. It's nice to have a forum from which many can learn
>> from the experiences of others. I'm grateful indeed.
>> Robin
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Andy Baracco via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2017 10:34 PM
>> To: mattchao at verizon.net ; Discussion of accessible home electronics and
>> appliances
>> Cc: Andy Baracco
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Samsung talking Televisions
>>
>> I have the Bose Solo 5 and like it. I have had it for about a year. It 
>> has
>> its own remote, which is a universal remote. Supposedly you can run all 
>> of
>> your gear off this remote, but haven't figured out how to do that, so i
>> use
>> the Bose remote for the sound, and the cable remote to control the TV.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Chao via Electronics-Talk"
>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: "Robin Frost via Electronics-Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: "Matthew Chao" <mattchao at verizon.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2017 7:22 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Samsung talking Televisions
>>
>>
>>> Hi, Robin.  Glad I could be of help.
>>>
>>> As for your questions regarding soundbars, I don't like them in general
>>> because there aren't separate speakers for proper stereo effect.  I'm
>>> still using the Bose CineMate built in 2005.  It has RCA jacks for the
>>> interface, not even a digital uptical cable.  Had to get an adapter to
>>> make it work.  Sorry I can't help you with Soundbarrs.  Oh, almost
>>> forgot, I do have a soundbar hooked up to another TV in my house.  Made
>>> by Bose. While it requires its own separate remote, it's very simple:
>>> Power, Volume Up, Volume Down, and Mute, all in descending order from 
>>> the
>
>>> top of a rectangular remote.  If you like soundbars, this one might 
>>> work.
>
>>> Like good things though, probably discontinued.  Will pass along the
>>> model number, though.
>>>
>>> Hope the above helps.--Matt.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 11/18/2017 10:00 PM, Robin Frost via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>>>> Hi Everyone but especially Matthew whose message I'm replying to here.
>>>> I just wanted to publically say thank you for your help. Your
>>>> instructions about enabling the voice assist features worked like a
>>>> charm though the remote buttons were slightly different on this one.
>>>> Once I found mute I was off and running.
>>>> Now I was just curious and hope you don't mind my asking if you or any
>>>> others have found sound bars that are easily set up or usable by blind
>>>> people? I ask because the one I tried for fun has thus far turned out
>>>> not to be such a winner in the accessibility department sadly. So I'll
>>>> be anxious to hear what other units people have chosen and been happy
>>>> with using.
>>>> Thanks again in advance.
>>>> Robin
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Matthew Chao via Electronics-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 3:39 PM
>>>> To: Merv Keck via Electronics-Talk
>>>> Cc: Matthew Chao
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Samsung talking Televisions
>>>>
>>>> Hi, Merv. Yes, the Samsung TVs do talk. You hold down the Mute key
>>>> (bottom-most key on remote, and rectangular in shape) until it talks. I
>>>> have the 40-inch, 4k TV (Model No. UN40MU6300F); (Model Code:
>>>> UN40MU6300FXZA).
>>>>
>>>> Was able to sync it up with Verizon FIOS cablebox and my sound system.
>>>> You can also change channels by holding down the Talk button and 
>>>> saying,
>>>> for example, "channel 631". Or, you can go into Settings by holding
>>>> down the Talk button and saying, "Settings". Hope the above
>>>> helps.--Matthew Chao
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 10/26/2017 2:38 PM, Merv Keck via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> I am looking at several 2017 models of Samsung televisions. I am not
>>>>> clear
>>>>> on exactly what you need to do in order to make the television speak
>>>>> once
>>>>> you turn it on. And I have not ascertained exactly which 2017 models
>>>>> speak
>>>>> for sure. I know this has been discussed several times in the past and
>>>>> I
>>>>> have contributed at least once. But that has been a while ago. The
>>>>> Samsung
>>>>> model I have now is 2013 or 2014 which was like one year before they
>>>>> started
>>>>> making the talking menus. So I'm not sure how to trigger the speech on
>>>>> the
>>>>> newer models. Any information would be appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>> Merv
>>>>>
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