[access-uk] Re: Washing machine recommendations
- From: "Ankers, Dave (UK)" <Dave.Ankers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 14:17:35 -0000
Marie,
My wife uses an induction hob, and absolutely loves it.
Now I know why she spilt water over the old ceramic hob, and blew it up.
Water got past the switch seals, and in to the switch gear, which resulted in a
bloody big bang, and a blown fuse.
The induction hob, which is a Miele again, is completely flush, with touch
controls, and water cannot enter, so is safer.
This is another product, which if it could be controlled by say an I phone or I
pod, would make my use of it much easier and safer.
Of course the safest cooking item is the microwave, which again would benefit
from mobile control.
Oh one last thing, with the induction hob, it is very particular, and works
best with cast iron pans.
Luckily, we already had some, but the ordinary stainless steel pans, had to go.
At first we thought the hob wasn't working.
Cheers
Dave
Wa! Wouldn't that be great!
expanding the subject a bit, are any of you VIs cooking with induction? the
price of induction hobs is falling rapidly and I'm very tempted especially in
view of the safety aspect since the cooking area doesn't stay hot but I'm told
most of the controls are with touch panels. Any thoughts/comments anyone?
Cheers now and thanks for the banter, we need it once in a while!
Marie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ankers, Dave (UK)" <Dave.Ankers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:56 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Washing machine recommendations
>
> Jackie,
>
> If there was an app available for say your I phone or I pod, it would
> be easy to control.
>
> Simply navigate to the dial, select, use thumb and fore finger, like
> operating a dial, and voila, like using the item selection rota.
>
> Actually, if they fitted an I pod dock, or a USB connector to the
> machine, that would do the trick.
>
> Cheers
>
> Dave
>
> Hi Ibrahim
>
> Martin thought he'd read about it, I Googled it, and results seemed to
> point to it being in India with two languages. It would be something
> I would love though as sometimes you might want to change a programme
> or temperature, and you have to stick to the ones you are used to.
>
> But as far as recommending one goes, you need one with a dial that
> clicks rather than a complete touch screen panel. If you get a
> clickable dial, at least you can put an arrow at the top if the
> machine doesn't have one tactile enough, so you know how many times to
> count for your specific programmes. When I rented my flats in
> Northampton before moving to Northern Ireland, both my washer-dryers
> broke down, and the landlord had to fork out for parts. They were
> both electrolux, and not that user-friendly I can tell you.
>
>
> 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 Ibrahim Gucukoglu
> Sent: 03 February 2011 10:26
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Washing machine recommendations
>
> Hi Jackie.
>
> Hmmm, its a new one on me. If there was one, it probably got pulled
> because it wasn't bringing in any money. What we need is a standard
> adaptable replaceable panel which when connected to a washing
> machine's internal control systems gives access to all the features in
> an accessible way. For instance, we have a Hotpoint washing machine
> at home which has a control panel connected to the inner workings
> using a standard RS232 serial connection. All the engineer needed to
> do therefore was remove the panel and fit a brailed version instead
> which is what we use now. The point I'm making though is if we had a
> standard set of rules like protocols on the internet for communicating
> with our devices, any adaptable panel whether it be for blind people
> or anyone else for that matter, manufacturers could produce new
> machines in to which an adapted panel could be inserted and all that
> would need to be done would be the customization of the panel for the
> machine's specific feature set.
>
> I hope I'm making sense, I'm probably a little lucid today owing to
> being high on caffeine LOL.
>
> All the best, Ibrahim.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 10:07 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Washing machine recommendations
>
>
>> Hi Ibrahim
>>
>> Actually I thought there used to be a talking washing-machine on the
>> market, made by Zenusi which cost around £500. I have no idea what
>> happened to it, or indeed if it was designed for the British market.
>>
>>
>> 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 Ibrahim Gucukoglu
>> Sent: 03 February 2011 09:59
>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Washing machine recommendations
>>
>> Hi Dave.
>>
>> There are some internet connected washing machines out there on the
>> market, you can connect them to your WiFi network and through either
>> a home network or internet connection control them. They aren't
>> cheap mind. It does beg the question though, why are manufacturers
>> pumping out ever more sophisticated note takers and other assistive
>> technology gadgets yet no one has actually produced a talking washing
>> machine and so on? I'd personally love to see a prototype control
>> panel which can be fitted to machines which provides full access to
>> the vast array of features present on today's modern kitchen tech?
>> There are already touch screen washers and cookers on the market and
>> who knows what the future holds, but I doubt it will be very blind friendly.
>>
>> All the best, Ibrahim.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Ankers, Dave (UK)" <Dave.Ankers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 9:37 AM
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Washing machine recommendations
>>
>>
>>> Jackie,
>>>
>>> You want a reliable Washer/Dryer, try Miele.
>>>
>>> Now what would be nice, is if manufacturers, whose machines have
>>> bluetooth technology, like Miele, would be for them to provide a
>>> mobile App to operate the machine.
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> Firstly, I wouldn't recommend a combined washing-machine come dryer,
>>> but that's through choice and experience of their unreliability.
>>>
>>> On its own, we have a Bosch washing-machine. What I like about it
>>> is that it has a dial that has a tactile pointer or arrow pointing
>>> to the top when it is off. If you turn it clockwise once, you get a
>>> 30 degrees wash. Turn it again and you get 40 degrees. Turn it
>>> again and it goes up to 60 degrees, and so on. There are other
>>> fancy buttons on it that may be programmed for holding a spin etc,
>>> but it's good in that you can count the clicks, feel the arrow, and
>>> know when the wash is finished because of some bleeps that persist
>>> for quite a while. When you've put your washing in the drum, shut
>>> the door, shoved your powder in the drawer and turn the dial to the
>>> heat you want, you press a small button which then bleeps. This
>>> tells you it's ready to go, and then you hear the water filling up.
>>> I don't know the model number, but it is a washing-machine only, and
>>> quite a high spin-speed.
>>>
>>>
>>> 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 Mohammed Adeel
>>> Sent: 03 February 2011 01:54
>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [access-uk] Washing machine recommendations
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I'm thinking of purcashing a washing machine. Do people have any
>>> recommendations on any specific make / model I should go for? I'm
>>> not all that familiar with washing machines but would like one with
>>> a dry facility.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> a
>>>
>>>
>>>
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