Author Topic: Fire Safety (Read 20928 times)

I read through most of the thread but apologies if I missed this.

I purchased this hot plate on Amazon about 1.5 years ago and love it. I never checked for UL certification (I didnt even know what it was before yesterday) but the second Shabbos was over I checked and saw it did have it. I also always use in on a Shabbos clock.

http://www.amazon.com/Oster-CKSTWTLS00-400-Watt-Warming-Stainless/dp/B002FWMJI2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1427114610&sr=8-4&keywords=oster+hot+plate

Baruch · « **Reply #126 on:** March 23, 2015, 10:40:23 AM »

Quote from: puddles on March 23, 2015, 08:56:09 AM

I read through most of the thread but apologies if I missed this.

I purchased this hot plate on Amazon about 1.5 years ago and love it. I never checked for UL certification (I didnt even know what it was before yesterday) but the second Shabbos was over I checked and saw it did have it. I also always use in on a Shabbos clock.

http://www.amazon.com/Oster-CKSTWTLS00-400-Watt-Warming-Stainless/dp/B002FWMJI2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1427114610&sr=8-4&keywords=oster+hot+plate

Most people use the hotplate for cholent, and from after the seudah till tzes normally there's an adult up somewhere near the kitchen. A shabbos clock seems like overkill.

CS1 · « **Reply #127 on:** March 23, 2015, 10:51:27 AM »

Quote from: Baruch on March 23, 2015, 10:40:23 AM

Most people use the hotplate for cholent, and from after the seudah till tzes normally there's an adult up somewhere near the kitchen. A shabbos clock seems like overkill.

seems that some people use the timer to make it turn on at 10am and then they place items on it. Halachic sha'alos could ensure as people are describing their safety habits since this tragedy, however most cold wet food from the fridge cannot be placed higher than yad soledes unless more specifics are in place......

Quote from page one of that Amazon review: "I've used them once to keep pizzas warm at a party. I felt they worked well. However, I recommend that you put a note in front of it to caution your guests that it is hot, to touch. Unfortunately, I forgot to do that. Don't let kids near it."

Baruch · « **Reply #128 on:** March 23, 2015, 10:54:50 AM »

Quote from: CS1 on March 23, 2015, 10:51:27 AM

seems that some people use the timer to make it turn on at 10am and then they place items on it. Halachic sha'alos could ensure as people are describing their safety habits since this tragedy, however most cold wet food from the fridge cannot be placed higher than yad soledes unless more specifics are in place......

Quote from page one of that Amazon review: "I've used them once to keep pizzas warm at a party. I felt they worked well. However, I recommend that you put a note in front of it to caution your guests that it is hot, to touch. Unfortunately, I forgot to do that. Don't let kids near it."

would it be halachically ok to have your cholentpot-hotplate go off at 12 at night and go back on at 7 in the morning?

(And would it ruin the cholent?)

puddles · « **Reply #129 on:** March 23, 2015, 10:55:36 AM »

Quote from: Baruch on March 23, 2015, 10:40:23 AM

Most people use the hotplate for cholent, and from after the seudah till tzes normally there's an adult up somewhere near the kitchen. A shabbos clock seems like overkill.

I use it for Friday night as well. Keeps the food warm even after coming out of the oven. Also used for shabbos day in addition to Shalosh Seudos

Baruch · « **Reply #130 on:** March 23, 2015, 10:56:13 AM »

Quote from: puddles on March 23, 2015, 10:55:36 AM

I use it for Friday night as well. Keeps the food warm even after coming out of the oven. Also used for shabbos day in addition to Shalosh Seudos

How exactly do you use the shabbos clock?

puddles · « **Reply #131 on:** March 23, 2015, 11:15:46 AM »

Quote from: Baruch on March 23, 2015, 10:56:13 AM

How exactly do you use the shabbos clock?

Not sure what your question is... I set it before Shabbos where it is on. It goes off around 11PM, on in the morning off again etc.

puddles · « **Reply #132 on:** March 23, 2015, 11:18:30 AM »

Quote from: puddles on March 23, 2015, 08:56:09 AM

I read through most of the thread but apologies if I missed this.

I purchased this hot plate on Amazon about 1.5 years ago and love it. I never checked for UL certification (I didnt even know what it was before yesterday) but the second Shabbos was over I checked and saw it did have it. I also always use in on a Shabbos clock.

http://www.amazon.com/Oster-CKSTWTLS00-400-Watt-Warming-Stainless/dp/B002FWMJI2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1427114610&sr=8-4&keywords=oster+hot+plate

Dansdeals effect? There is now a 2 month wait on this hot plate!

avromie7 · « **Reply #133 on:** March 23, 2015, 11:30:34 AM »

Quote from: CS1 on March 23, 2015, 10:51:27 AM

seems that some people use the timer to make it turn on at 10am and then they place items on it. Halachic sha'alos could ensure as people are describing their safety habits since this tragedy, however most cold wet food from the fridge cannot be placed higher than yad soledes unless more specifics are in place......

Quote from page one of that Amazon review: "I've used them once to keep pizzas warm at a party. I felt they worked well. However, I recommend that you put a note in front of it to caution your guests that it is hot, to touch. Unfortunately, I forgot to do that. Don't let kids near it."

As my father told me he heard from r' belsky technically you are allowed to put food on top of the cholent however there is almost always an issue (cooking some liquid)

CS1 · « **Reply #134 on:** March 23, 2015, 11:30:50 AM »

Quote from: puddles on March 23, 2015, 11:15:46 AM

Not sure what your question is... I set it before Shabbos where it is on. It goes off around 11PM, on in the morning off again etc.

perhaps his question is what can be placed onto it during Shabbos. Wet kugels from the fridge are an issue if the plate gets as high as it says it gets.

lunatic · « **Reply #135 on:** March 23, 2015, 11:33:43 AM »

Quote from: puddles on March 23, 2015, 11:15:46 AM

Not sure what your question is... I set it before Shabbos where it is on. It goes off around 11PM, on in the morning off again etc.

+1. What is the question

yuneeq · « **Reply #136 on:** March 23, 2015, 11:55:53 AM »

I have a Chefman (Jewish brand) hot plate that says that it's made from only UL-approved components but I don't see any stamp or certification.
So pay close attention to see if the hot plate is actually approved (see pic) and not just a figment of the manufacturers imagination.

Emkay · « **Reply #137 on:** March 23, 2015, 11:57:30 AM »

Quote from: yuneeq on March 23, 2015, 11:55:53 AM

Jewish brand

I stay away from those

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #138 on:** March 23, 2015, 12:00:26 PM »

Something to look out for with all the talk about fire alarms:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=442860060974

puddles · « **Reply #139 on:** March 23, 2015, 12:00:30 PM »

Quote from: Emkay on March 23, 2015, 11:57:30 AM

I stay away from those

+100. Also, the Oster has UL engraved into the back of the hot plate.

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