[Electronics-Talk] Air fryer/oven

[carcione at access.net]

Thanks Gerald.  This does look nice, and it's on sale at QVC.  I was all ready to buy it, but I can't find any info at all about its bake function, and the user guide says that only the basket and crisper plate can be used for cooking.  The whole user guide focusses on the air fryer, and not the baking.  I've looked at all the documentation and on the website, but can't even find a place to ask the manufacturer.  It's frustrating.  
Back to looking at other possibilities.
Tracy


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From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 9:22 AM
To: Jim McCarthy via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Gerald Levy <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] Air fryer/oven


Another good choice would be the Emerson6 in 1 smart oven model 5503, which can air fry as well as reheat leftovers and has built-in voice command capability.  This unit, which costs about $130, has been discussed on other lists and was apparently designed to be blind-friendly:



https://emersonsmart.com/products/emerson-smartvoice-air-fryer-5-3qt-5503a?srsltid=AfmBOooZh8gs-flI5GAX04_BDl06YCu7zXEO-UrAwtdrMQqrw-xfqkSL



here is more information provided by Chat-GPT:



The main reason an *Emerson Smart “oven” (specifically their SmartVoice air fryer/oven-style appliance)* is considered a strong choice for blind or visually impaired users comes down to *accessibility-first design*, especially its voice interface.

Here’s what makes it particularly suitable:

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      1. Full voice control (no need to see buttons)

  * The appliance supports *1,000+ voice commands* to control cooking
    functions.
  * You can say things like:
      o “Start air fry”
      o “Increase temperature”
      o “How much time is left?”
  * This eliminates reliance on touchscreens or small labels, which are
    often barriers for visually impaired users.

👉 In practical terms: you can operate the oven *without looking at it at all*.

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      2. Spoken feedback (two-way interaction)

  * The device doesn’t just take commands—it *talks back*, giving
    updates like time remaining or temperature.

👉 This is huge for accessibility: instead of checking a display, users can *hear status updates in real time*.

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      3. Hands-free operation improves safety

  * Cooking appliances can be risky if you need to feel around for
    controls.
  * With voice commands, users don’t need to:
      o Touch hot surfaces unnecessarily
      o Fumble for buttons with greasy or wet hands
  *

  *



Gerald



On 3/23/2026 6:58 AM, Jim McCarthy via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> We have theTOA-70 and it has worked quite well for us. it has the 
> appearance of an oven being fairly cube like in shape.
> Jim McCarthy
> On Mon, Mar 23, 2026 at 3:28 AM Raymond Foret Jr via Electronics-Talk 
> < electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>> You might consider the cuisinart TOA-60 or TOA-70.  Both units have 
>> knobs on them which, when marked, will provide all the usibility you could want.
>> Warm, broil with convection, Broil, Toast, Bake with convection, 
>> Bake, Airfry and (only on the TOA-70) Grill.
>>
>> HTH.
>>
>> Oh, they don't run you a lot of money either.
>> Sincerely,
>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray
>> Still a very proud Mac, AT&T Mobile and Apple TV user
>>
>>> On Mar 22, 2026, at 7:59 AM, Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk <
>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> My microwave is getting old and won't last forever.  I'm thinking of 
>>> replacing it with one of the air fryers that can also bake, but I'd 
>>> also like something that can reheat leftovers or heat up tea that's 
>>> gotten
>> cold.
>>> My counter space is limited, so I don't really want both a microwave 
>>> and
>> an
>>> air fryer.
>>>
>>> Can anyone recommend an appliance like what I'm looking for?  I 
>>> looked at the Brava oven that Jonathan talked about on Access On, 
>>> but it says it
>> needs
>>> a "dedicated circuit".  I guess that's like the circuit for my 
>>> stove, and would require an electrician, and electricians around 
>>> here don't much
>> want
>>> to bother with piddly little household jobs like that.
>>>
>>> Tracy
>>>
>>>
>>>
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