[Electronics-Talk] Looking for Microwave Recommendations

[Gerald Levy]

I would suggest purchasing a basic microwave for under $100 and 
labelling the start, stop and "5" buttons with tactile markers like 
sticky dots or velcro .?? Make sure any oven you buy has an express cook 
funtion that allows you to set the cooking time in increments of 30 or 
60 seconds by repeatedly pressing the start button.?? This is much easier 
for a blind user than groping around the numeric keypad to set the 
cooking time.?? I use my microwave mostly for reheating and basic 
cooking, and I never have to set the timer for more than 5 minutes which 
is easy by repeatedly pressing the start button for the desired cooking 
time.?? So if I want to cook or reheat something for 2.5 minutes, I just 
press the start key 5 times (5 x 30 seconds).


Gerald



On 7/10/2019 11:02 AM, Andrews, David B (DEED) via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> Like you I have a Hamilton Beach, and like it.  Mine is 12 years old -- and still works, but not as well as it once did. So I will be facing the same choices.  One possible option is that there are several microwaves out there that can be run using Amazon Alexa. I don't know how well they work, but this is an option. You also may be able to make your own marking system for a microwave oven.  I did this for my stove and its oven.
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> Hello everyone. My beloved Hamilton Beach talking microwave bit the dust after 12 years of service. I know those are no longer made. I don't have/refuse to pay $400 for a Magic Chef one and realy don't feel I need all those bells and whistles. I don't necessarily need a talking microwave. I just can't manage a flat panel like all the ones today seem to come with. I think I read somewhere once upon a time that some companies offered braille overlays that you could send off for. Does anyone know of these or have any other recommendations? Thanks.
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