I'm about to buy a new washing machine and dishwasher for my parents' kitchen. I want to prevent Dad from:
Stopping either machine once it's been switched on.
Switching either machine on if it's switched off.
Ideally I would like the carers and Dad to be able to load the dishwasher but this isn't essential.
So far I've considered these options:
A child lock - but I know very little about these. Would Dad figure them out? He's still very capable in some ways.
A remote control for the wall socket. This wouldn't prevent Dad from switching the machines off though, only on.
A device which is linked to my phone so I could control it from there. These seem expensive and I could see Dad and I playing a game of "off / on".
He's too high functioning to be deterred by a notice or tape over controls.
I can't keep Dad out of the room where the machines are. Currently I'm washing their laundry at my house but it's hard work.
Any suggestions will be gratefully received. Thanks.
Stopping either machine once it's been switched on.
Switching either machine on if it's switched off.
Ideally I would like the carers and Dad to be able to load the dishwasher but this isn't essential.
So far I've considered these options:
A child lock - but I know very little about these. Would Dad figure them out? He's still very capable in some ways.
A remote control for the wall socket. This wouldn't prevent Dad from switching the machines off though, only on.
A device which is linked to my phone so I could control it from there. These seem expensive and I could see Dad and I playing a game of "off / on".
He's too high functioning to be deterred by a notice or tape over controls.
I can't keep Dad out of the room where the machines are. Currently I'm washing their laundry at my house but it's hard work.
Any suggestions will be gratefully received. Thanks.