We need to find a simple microwave that my mother can use. Need auto shut off as she falls asleep during process. Recommendations?

Asked by cahernjr  |  Aug 31, 2010

We had to shut off her oven and stove because she almost burned the house down after leaving food in oven at 500 degrees. Just yesterday, she ignited yet another fire in the microwave by putting food in for 45 minutes then falling asleep. She is deaf and has no sense of smell and thus cannot tell if something is burning or an alarm has gone off. We need something safe that can shut off automatically and hopefully keep her and our home safe. Help!

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HelenM

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Aug 31, 2010

Perhaps the alternative would be to have home-delivered meals brought in to her. Your local Area Agency on Aging could help you out with this process. Most programs for home-delivered meals have a no-cost/donation only program for elderly individuals. I work in the industry of elderly care and haven't seen or heard of any such microwave that would shut off in the event of burning food.

 
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