29 Dec
2006
29 Dec
'06
3:30 p.m.
On 29 Dec 2006 at 22:20, Tony Duell wrote:
What the heck is Sabbath Mode?
As near as I can figure, it's a way to defeat the automatic-off
feature (about 12 hours) for many modern ovens. Orthodox Jews are
not allowed to power an appliance on during the Sabbath (from sunset
Friday to sunset Saturday), but are allowed to use one already on, so
Sabbath Mode allows them to override the safety and keep the oven at
some preset temperature for 24 hours or more. Yes, I'm wondering why
a timer wouldn't do the same thing without consuming an inordinate
amount of power. Must be a religious nuance.
There, aren't you glad you asked?
Cheers,
Chuck