| Indivo Special Needs Kitchen and Accessories |
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Work done in the cooking area is closely related to the storage facilities, the food preparation area and the cleaning area. This workstation should be to the left or right of the central food preparation area. |
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Cooking area and storage Pots, pans and ovenproof dishes are used in the cooking area. Utensils, groceries and spices should be stored in adjustable-height wall cupboards, mobile storage units or on the worktop near the hob. Cooking area and food preparation To one side of the cooking hob there should be a preparation area, and on the other side a heatproof area to set down hot pans (on heat-resistant plates or mats). The hob and the oven should be installed as 2 separate elements to keep leg room for working while seated. Cooking area and sink The distance from cooking area to sink should be short, and it should be possible to keep a clear push and pull area, so as, for example, to facilitate the filling of pots with water or the pouring of hot water into the sink. In large kitchens it is advantageous to have an extra tap and drain directly next to the cooking area. A handheld mixer fitting with a spray head and extendable hose is very useful. |
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Spatial requirements Distances between the food preparation area, storage, sink and waste container, as well as the range and oven should generally be short in order to minimize transport distances. Work space for various persons In L- or U-shaped layouts working areas must be located 600-800 mm from the corner. This ensures that 2 users can work comfortably without getting in each other’s way. Minimum space for utensils There should be min. 400 mm of space on either side of the area used for food preparation. Ideal distances when preparing food for several persons The ideal length of the workstation depends on how many people the kitchen serves: up to 2 persons: 800 mm up to 4 persons: 1000 mm up to 6 persons: 1200 mm There may be several preparation areas in the kitchen, e.g. in the form of extension and pull-out work tops.
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