Oven in modified kitchen

Oven with side-opening door makes it easier for wheelchair users with impaired balance to remove hot bakeware from the oven.

Description
The oven has a side-hinged door; under the oven is a pull-out board. The oven-door is equipped with an easy-grip handle.

Technique for removal of hot bakeware from the oven: Susanne supports both elbows on the pull-out board, uses a double-folded towel and grasps bakeware with both hands and places it on the pull-out board; from there she slides it onto a tray, which she has on her lap.

Authors comments
Gaggenau oven available with either right- or left-hinged door. The door seals well. Simple controls.

Manufacturer
Gaggenau, www.gaggenau.com (last checked May 2011)

Purchased from
Household appliance stores

Paid for by
Local government

Editors comments
Today eaven other producers hav ovens with side-hinged doors, for example Elektrolux or Siemens.

Tip is dated from 2005

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

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