Checklist for Household Appliances
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| Keypad / Controls | |||||
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There is good visual contrast between the keys and appliance |
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| Key tops are convex, or flat with a raised edge | |
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| Keys should be as large as possible without reducing the distance between the keys to less than half the key width | |
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| Keys should be internally illuminated without reducing legibility | |
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| Any visual marking on keys is clear, large and of high contrast | |
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| The pressure to activate a key is between 0.5 and 1 Newton | |
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| There is auditory feedback of control activation | |
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| There is tactile feedback of control activation | |
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| There is a clearly labelled reset control | |
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| Buttons or keys have tactile markings | |
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| Buttons or keys are large and easily identifiable | |
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| Buttons or keys are operable with one hand | |
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| Displays | |||||
| The typeface is clear and legible | |
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| There is good colour contrast | |
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| There is no scrolling or flashing text | |
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| There is minimal visual flicker or image flashing | |
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| Glare is minimised on the display and control surfaces | |
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| The font size can be increased | |
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| Text is in upper and lower case | |
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| Red/Green and Blue/Yellow colour combinations are avoided | |
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| Instruction Manuals / Documentation | |||||
| Simple, clear and concise language is used | |
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| There is a table of contents and a good index | |
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| Instructions are task orientated | |
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| Instructions are provided in alternate formats | |
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| Documentation is provided in alternate modes of delivery (e.g. fax, Internet, email) | |
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| The typeface is clear and legible | |
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| Information given in pictures is also explained in the text | |
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| Pictures are provided to explain text | |
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| Alternative help facilities are provided | |
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| Labelling | |||||
| Symbols are accompanied by text | |
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| Symbols are easily recognisable | |
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| Text and background colours have high contrast | |
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| The typeface is clear and legible | |
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| The typeface size and weight are suitable | |
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| Text is in upper and lower case | |
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| Washing machines | |||||
| Minimum strength is needed to open and close the door | |
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| Controls are easy to grip and turn | |
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| The door opens flat or as wide as possible for maximum access | |
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| The dome in the door does not provide an obstruction to access | |
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| Wheels are added for ease of moving top loader machines | |
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| The door handle or button is easily activated | |
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| The drawer for the soap powder is fairly large and easily located | |
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| Noise emmission is at a minimum level | |
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| Tumble driers | |||||
| Minimum strength is needed to open and close the door | |
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| Timer and heat controls are easy to grip and turn | |
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| The door opens wide for maximum access | |
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| The door handle or button is easily activated | |
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| Noise emmission is at a minimum level | |
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| Microwaves | |||||
| Minimum strength is needed to open and close the door | |
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| The door handle or button is easily activated | |
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| The turntable is small and light or easy to remove | |
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| The front edge is smooth so as not to hinder the transfer of dishes in and out | |
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Checklist for Controls
Checklist for Displays
Checklist for Keys
Last updated: 20.11.2009 © Copyright reserved Website design: Digital Accessibility Team