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Custom Design - GE Microwave JES1657SM1SS

Updated: Oct 7, 2021

Tactile Icon Map


 

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HALOS Overlay Text Description of Tactile Icons

Microwave Oven Controls GE Microwave JES1657SM1SS

This document is a text-only description of the tactile icons used for your appliance. Each button on the control panel is represented by a tactile icon


The microwave panel has nine rows.


Starting with the top row, from left to right.

Row 1 has three controls

1. Dinner Plate – the shape is a curved thick horizontal line shaped like a smile.

2. Reheat – the shape is a horizontal line that curves downward at the right end – like it is coming back around.

3. Beverage - the shape is a cup with a small bump on the right representing the handle.


Row 2 has three controls, starting on the left side.

1. Popcorn – the shape is a popped popcorn kernel, rounded and curvy.

2. Vegetable – shape is a broccoli floret, like the shape of a tree.

3. Potato – the shape is a wide oval with ridges on the top – like a baked potato.


Row 3 has three controls, starting on the left side.

1. Defrost – the shape is a droplet, pointy on the top and round on the bottom.

2. Pizza – the shape is a triangular pizza slice with the wavy crust on the upper right.

3. Power Level – the shape is a stairstep increasing to the right, representing increasing levels.


Row 4 has two controls, starting on the left side.

1. Cook Time – the shape is an hourglass with a small indent on the top.

2. Add 30 seconds – the shape is a plus sign.


Row 5 has three controls.

1, 2, 3. Keypad numbers 1,2,3 – the shapes are small circles.


Row 6 has three controls.

1, 2, 3. Keypad numbers 4,5,6 – the shapes are small circles. The 5 button is taller than the other icons.


Row 7 has three controls.

1, 2, 3. Keypad numbers 7,8,9 – the shapes are small circles.


Row 8 has three controls.

1. Clock - the shape is a circle with a slice removed to represent a clock face.

2. Keypad number 0 – the shape is a small circle.

3. Timer – the shape is an hourglass.


Row 9 has two controls.

1. Cancel/Off – the shape is an X.

2. Start/Pause - the shape is a right pointing triangle.


End of Microwave description.


 

Designer comments

  • Overall pretty good.

  • dinner plate is very thin. Not thrilled with this icon.


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