{"id":4818,"date":"2022-03-09T15:29:14","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T15:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/?p=4818"},"modified":"2022-03-09T16:16:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T16:16:49","slug":"ou-kosher-to-certify-made-for-shabbos-ge-appliances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/articles\/ou-kosher-to-certify-made-for-shabbos-ge-appliances\/","title":{"rendered":"OU Kosher to Certify Made-for-Shabbos GE Appliances"},"content":{"rendered":"

Transition to OU Kosher Supervision Brings Improvements to Shabbos Mode on \u201cGEA\u201d Division Ovens and Refrigerators<\/b><\/h2>\n

OU Kosher is in the process of certifying several GE Appliances (formerly GE)\u00a0to help observant Jews keep the laws of the Sabbath, or Shabbos. <\/i>Until recently, Shabbos-compliant ovens were certified by the Star-K agency. As of Jan 2022, some of these appliances will come under the supervision of OU Kosher, the world\u2019s largest and most recognized kosher certification agency.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The change to OU Kosher supervision has been in the works for the past few years, as OU Kosher collaborated with ZMAN Technologies<\/a> of Clifton, N.J. and GE\u00a0Appliances\u00a0(GEA) on the development of new technology under the strictest laws of kashrus to make a line of refrigerators that qualify for Shabbos use. Now, after changing the landscape for kosher certification in refrigerators, GEA — with the guidance of OU Kosher — has now expanded to ovens, raising the bar even higher for Sabbath-permissible cooking appliances.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Working closely with engineers at GE Appliance Park in Louisville, Ky. Rabbi Tzvi Ortner, Director of OU Kosher\u00a0Technology, assisted in developing technical specifications for the new \u201cShabbos mode\u201d in GE Appliances ovens<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWith our halachic guidance, GEA has become more committed to developing advanced technology that continually raises the bar for Shabbos and holiday observance,\u201d Rabbi Ortner said.\u00a0 \u201c<\/span>For the first time ever in appliance certification, we now have a full line of ovens and refrigerators that can be used freely on\u00a0Shabbos and Yom Tov<\/span>.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Said OU Kosher CEO Rabbi Menachem Genack, \u201cIncreasingly sophisticated appliances have necessitated the need for more complex solutions to keeping Shabbos. Our partnership with GEA\u00a0and ZMAN Technologies allows us to support the community far beyond food certification.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Said OU Kosher COO Rabbi Moshe Elefant, \u201cThis collaboration between OU Kosher, ZMAN Technologies and GEA is yet another step forward in the development of software and hardware to help people\u00a0better\u00a0prepare for and enjoy Shabbos.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Added\u00a0GE Appliances\u2019\u00a0Customer Marketing Senior Manager Kelly Hestern,\u00a0\u201c<\/span>It’s amazing to see how such a major brand as GEA was able to recognize and address the needs of the Orthodox Jewish community.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ovens that Star-K Certified<\/h2>\n

Not all appliances that were certified by Star-K qualify for OU certification; only those models that have the capabilities of the <\/span>OU Shabbos Keeper – <\/span>a separate attachment to ensure OU Kosher certification<\/span> – will be OU Kosher-certified. These can be found on the Zman Technologies model listing page.<\/a><\/span>\u00a0This list will be updated as additional appliances achieve OU Kosher certification. <\/span><\/p>\n

Enhanced Shabbos Mode<\/h2>\n

The GE <\/span>\u201cShabbos Keeper\u201d for <\/span>ovens uses an \u201cEnhanced Shabbos Mode\u201d that enables users to open and close the oven door without compromising or breaking any Shabbos laws, ensuring the appliances remain strictly kosher. With previous models, the oven door could only be opened once; the enhanced mode <\/span>automates heating elements and flames so that user activity doesn\u2019t affect the appliance or its functions<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike standard Shabbos modes, the\u00a0Enhanced Shabbos Mode fully\u00a0controls door switches, including safety shutoff, lights, buttons and sensors so that the appliances aren\u2019t affected by the user. The Shabbos Keeper also has a built-in function that syncs with the Jewish calendar to automate Shabbos mode each week and every Yom Tov – for the next 30 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Generation of Appliances<\/h2>\n

While most of GEA\u2019s appliances already use the \u201cShabbos Keeper,\u201d the company also will launch a new generation of appliances that will be OU certified independent of the Shabbos Keeper.<\/span><\/p>\n

Consumers seeking to purchase appliances compatible with Shabbos and Yom Tov are advised to select models certified by a reliable kashrus organization. Consumers who have questions or concerns may contact GEA directly at 1-800-626-2005.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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