Removing a dish from a microwave oven

Technique for wheelchair user with impaired hand function for using a countertop microwave oven

Description
The user takes a dish out of the microwave oven in several steps. The oven stands on a standard-height counter (see associated tip). First she places the dish on a sliding board under the oven (see associated tip), then she places the dish on a tray that she keeps on her lap.
The dish is plastic and comes from Tupperware.

Authors comments
Tupperware dishes work very well for the user. She uses the same technique to remove cups from the microwave.

Tip is dated from 2007

Categories for this tip
household tasks » preparing meals, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C5-6, ASIA A, B).

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