[Electronics-Talk] Looking for Microwave Recommendations

[Mama Otter]

Thanks, I did not know this was a function and will definitely keep it 
in mind.


On 7/10/2019 10:31 AM, Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk wrote:
>
> 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.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>> David Andrews | Chief Technology Officer
>> Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
>> State Services for the Blind
>> 2200 University Ave West, Suite 240, St. Paul MN 55114
>> Direct: 651-539-2294
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>> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Looking for Microwave Recommendations
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Charlotte
>>
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