| Indivo Special Needs Kitchen and Accessories |
Kitchen Unit Height Adjustment |
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Correct worktop height is important to whether the kitchen is designed appropriately for the user. It is essential that work surfaces can be height-adjusted to light or heavy work. It should also be possible to adjust cupboard heights and white goods should be placed at a comfortable height. |
| Unit Height Adjustment |
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Comfortable height: light and heavy work Table tops are set to a default height suitable for light work, such as stirring a pot, which is approx. 100-150 mm under elbow height. For heavy work, such as kneading dough, it is reasonable to work at a lower table height, from 170-250 mm under elbow height. The above measurements apply both to standing and seated users.
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Adjusting the height of ovens It should be possible to adjust ovens to an appropriate working height. Some microwave appliances can be built into an adjustable height overhead cupboard. Adjusting sink and cooker heights Sink and hobs are typically built into the work top and their heights are thus automatically adjusted. |
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Location: refrigerator and dishwasher The refrigerator should be placed so as to provide easy access to most of the shelves from a sitting position. Refrigerators are installed min. 300 mm over floor level. The appropriate height for dishwashers is at least 300 mm over floor level. Alternatively, a tabletop model may be used.
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Simultaneous adjustment of table heights In a large kitchen there should be at least two adjustable table tops. It should be simple to adjust their heights to provide an uninterrupted push and pull surface. A simultaneous height adjustment button is very useful.
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