Friday, February 22

 
Finally! A Sabbath-friendly oven!

Did you know your oven is programmed to shut off after heating for 12 hours straight? I do, now that I have read General Electric's press release about its latest device, a "Sabbath Mode" on its ovens that make it easier for observant Jews to use their appliances on holy days without breaking any dietary laws. When the oven is set to Sabbath mode, it overrides the 12-hour shutoff, which permits serving cooked or warm foods on the Sabbath (you don't have to start up the oven on the holy day). The oven also doesn't display icons, silences tones or timer beeps and permits temperature adjustments without displays or beeps.
posted by Unknown 11:28 AM