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Disabled and elderly friendly kitchen tools/appliances (Preparation tools…
Disabled and elderly friendly kitchen tools/appliances
Preparation tools and essentials
Chefs knife
Handle of the knife.
Can cut easily (pressing down on hard to cut foods)
Cutting board
Not too heavy
Easy to pick up and move
Can opener
Handle
Not hard to use
Measuring cups
Easy to hold
Measuring spoons
:red_flag: Mixing bowls
Hard to hold
Non slip bottom
Colander
Easy to lift to be moved
Peeler
Handle.
Peeling mechanism must be effective
Masher
Firm grip
Whisk
Handle
Turning motion can cause pain
Grater
Does not slip
Hand grip
Shears/scissors
Grip
:red_flag: Juicer
Pressing down can be hard.
Grip of the fruit
Garlic press
Hard to press with weak wrists
Grip of the fingers on the tool
Bread knife
The vigorous motion may be hard to do
Grip of handle
Knife sharpener
Can be hard to use.
Cookware and bakeware
Skillet
Saute pan
Saucepan (large and small)
Large pot
Grill pan
Handle. Non-stick so its easy to wash. Cant be heavy
Frying pan
Baking tray
Casserole dish
Cooking tools and utensils
Spatula
Handle can be improved
Stirring spoon
Grip of the spoon
Tongs
Hard to operate
Grip
Ladle
Grip of the ladle
Angle of the ladle head
Oven mitts
Hard to put on
Does not slip when carrying item
No heat gets in where the hand is
Heat proof mat
Material. Can be moved easily when picked up but not when on the surface
Protects the surface from heat damage
Appliances
Blender
Hard to function, must be intuitive to use
Kettle :red_flag:
Hard to lift with water in
Handle can be hard to hold
Scales
The display needs to be clear
Function must be intuitive
Other
Food containers
Latch of he containers can be stiff and hard to use
Kitchen foil
Container for the foil must be easy to use
Towels
Where they are kept
Sponges
where they are kept
Dish rack
Hold different tools
does not slip on the sink
Ice cube tray
easy to refill
spills from the sink to the freezer
Bin
Easy of use