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A compact, upright freezer will best meet the needs of the disabled person. In stalling the freezer on a box or raised platform can help make its contents more easily accessible. Freezers are conveniences for people who don’t frequent the supermarket. They are especially useful in homes with smaller refrigerators, and refrigerators having only ice cube tray compartments. Home freezers come in chest and upright models. There are two designs of upright models available on the market today: manual defrost, and automatic defrost. Home freezers are available with wire shelves and baskets, and with storage shelves on the doors in upright models. Listed below are some advantages and disadvantages of freezers: Advantages • Make it possible to keep a supply of all kinds of frozen food on hand. • By stocking up on food at sale prices, and storing them for later use, consumers can easily take advantage of price specials. • Require fewer shopping trips. Disadvantages • Kitchen might not allow space for the freezer. Checklist for refrigerator and freezer products Before going to the store for selection and acquisition needs, read and fill out this section on refrigerators and freezers. Check all that apply: Size • How large is the space for the freezer? ____ ” Wide, __________ “ Deep, ________ “High • How much room allows the door to swing open? • Will there be enough room to open the doors completely, so as to remove the storage bins?_______ • Direction of door swing: handle on the left side or right side • How many people will be using the refrigerator?
More than 4 people (Add 2 cubic feet per additional person). To accommodate for later expansion needs, plan for additional refrigerator space, especially if the family is growing larger. • Plan refrigerator space to accommodate peak loads. Is there a regular stockade of cold beverages in the refrigerator? Yes / No • How often does the customer go food-shopping? 2 to 3 times a week / Weekly / Daily • Does the consumer host large holiday dinners? Yes / No Each “Yes” answer will add to the refrigerator size requirements, as specified above. Model • Are there any handicapped or disabled members in the household? Yes / No • A side-by-side model allows easy access to both freezer and fresh food compartments, for those who have limited activity requirements. • Choose the model desired:
• Which features are important?
• Storage drawers:
• Refrigerator shelves:
• Door storage:
• Freezer compartment
• Freezer shelves:
• Convenience features:
• Price range: $___________ • Warranty and service information:________
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