Handle for refrigerator and freezer

A handle that makes it easier to open the refrigerator and freezer – suitable for people with impaired hand function

User holds a large easy-to-grip handle on the refrigerator.

User opens refrigerator door

The handle has a rocking mechanism so the door always opens easily, even after it has just been closed.

Users comments
The handle works very well for the user.

Made by
Electrolux, electroluxgroup.com (last checked August 2020)

Purchased from
Household appliance store or shop.electrolux.se (last checked August 2020)

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
The user

Large easy-grip handle on refrigerator.

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Author: Yasmin

Yasmin bor i en lägenhet. Hon arbetar deltid. 1999 skadade hon sig och har en C-5 skada. Hon har fått opererat armsträckare i båda armarna, knipfunktion i vänster tumme samt pronation i båda underarmarna. Tipsen innan 2008 har hon inte gjort någon handkirurgi. Hon har 24 timmar personlig assistans, varav 7 timmar jour.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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