It's also possible to buy smaller-sized tumble dryers if you're short of space. They are slightly narrower and not as tall as standard models. We have a Hotpoint which is about eighteen months old. We don't use it often and were rather short of space so thought it would be big enough for our needs. It has proved to be just right as, like Jackie, we prefer to dry clothes naturally if at all possible. I can also vouch for some Bosch washing machines being easy to use. Models with a dial which you can click round to the programme you want are still available. The best thing would most likely be to go into a shop like Comet or Currys and have a look at what they have on offer. That way you would be able to check out the controls before buying to make sure the machine you choose is going to be accessible. Caroline. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns Sent: 06 February 2011 15:10 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: washing machine recommendations Hi there, I haven't got a clue what the model number is on the Bosch washing-machine, but I could find out. It's probably irrelevant now anyway as Martin has had it a couple of years already. As for the dryer, we bought one last autumn, and I think it's a Zenusi. It's a condenser dryer, so you don't have to stick the pipe out of the window to let out the vapour. I could find out the model number for you if you want it, but there's nothing complicated or special about it in a visual impairment sense. You have one dial that you turn, and the arrow is tactile and points to the top for stop. You press the round button to start it up, and there is a half heat setting where you just push the button in for hotter, or out for cooler. It sits under the work surface in the kitchen, and takes up the same kind of space as the washer does. We only use it when it's a bad day, otherwise other half gets out there with his bag of clothes pegs!! (smile). I hope that helps. 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: 06 February 2011 14:53 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: washing machine recommendations Hi Jackie / Phill, Do you know the model of the Bosh washing machine you have? and are you using a tumble dryer to dry your clothes? I don't know much about kitchen stuff. If so, how much space does the tumble dryer take up? I'm not sure if I'd have space to fit one in my kitchen. and do you have a make and model for that also? Thank you, A ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3425 - Release Date: 02/05/11 19:33:00 ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5851 (20110206) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5851 (20110206) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5851 (20110206) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq