Oven Follow-up

Asked by Sebastian · May 6, 2003 · Shabbat

Question

1) What if the little oven light will go on a moment after the oven door is opened on Shabbat because the opening of the oven door will cause the oven to cool and thus cause the flame to ignite again. Is this permitted on Shabbat? 2) Is there a problem if either the light or the flames come on? 3) The refrigerator works the same way. When you open the door the temperature inside rises and the compressor starts again. It was explained to me that because the compressor will not come on immediately it is further removed from the action of opening the door and thus permitted (unlike the oven which is almost immediate). Is this correct?

Answer

Answered by Aaron Abadi

1) by the oven light, I think you mean the flame. It's Ok. 2) The light is ideal to have the bulb removed. (same as we discussed about a fridge) 3) Yes AA