[access-uk] Re: Washing machine or washer drier recommendations
- From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 13:28:57 +0100
Hi Clive
I don't think our Bosch was overly priced, and it has a mechanical dial with
a useful arrow so it doesn't need to be marked. If you turn it once
clockwise, you can access 30 degrees, two turns for 40 degrees, and so on.
There is a raised button to start the machine, and it bleeps when you've
pressed it. There are audible bleeps that demand you turn it off
immediately when the cycle ends, but if you ignore them long enough, it does
shut up. It's very accessible from a non-sighted perspective. Similarly,
Hotpoint models work along the same lines, and I agree with you that the
mechanical knobs are better than the fixed dials as they give no indication
of where the cycle is. But I can assure you it isn't necessary to pay over
the odds to get something fairly accessible.
Kind Regards,
Jackie Cairns
J&M Work-Ability
jandm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.work-ability.co.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Clive.Lever@xxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: 20 May 2011 10:33
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Washing machine or washer drier recommendations
Hi Audrey,
I've spoken to Kent Association for the Blind rehab for you.
If you're partially-sighted:
You want to make sure that the washing machine you get has clearly
colour-contrasted markings.
If you're blind and would operate by touch, do not get:
A washing machine with a free-running dial. That is, one that locks into
position one way, and will go round and round if you turn the other. The
dial rotation must have a definite start and end. It will be easier to put
tactile markings such as bump-ons on these.
Try to avoid those washing machine which are designed so that you can be
tidy and push all the buttons in when you finish with them. They are harder
to mark up.
Don't by an electronic machine as these rely on you having to look at which
lights are on to operate them.
Most washing machines/washer dryers these days don't have free rotating
dials, push-in buttons or reliance upon screens to operate them, so you
should be pretty safe as long as you watch out for rogue ones. Best
therefore to go into a shop that sells washing machines and ask for some
sort of hands-on demonstration. Leave it to the shop assistants to tell you
which are the best ones, and they may well say "The cheap ones are visual
I'm Afraid. You want one of these top-price models." (he says cynically).
HTH,
Clive
Clive Lever
Diversity Advisor
01622 221163 (extension 7000 1163) Room 1.15, Sessions House, County Hall,
Maidstone, ME14 1XQ.
Diversity is a strength and we will value and harness difference for the
benefit of all service users, the individual and KCC.
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Audrey Tonge
Sent: 20 May 2011 09:08
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Washing machine or washer drier recommendations
HI everyone.
I find that I need to buy a new washing machine and would like to know what
others would recommend from a blind persons angle. I am also looking into
washer dryers as an alternative and wonder about others experiences of these
as well.
Any recommendations and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Audrey
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