Immersion a Coffee Machine
Question
Hello! I recently purchased a Delongi Eletta Evo (espresso cappuccino machine). What do I do about toivling/immersing in a mikva?
Answer
Shalom!
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All appliances that come into direct contact with food must be immersed in a mikva. As such, this appliance needs to be immersed, as well.
Since it is impossible to immerse a coffee machine without it breaking, one can have a Jewish professional dismantle the appliance somewhat so that it is no longer functional and then put it back together in a way that only professional can. In this way the appliance is considered to have been manufactured by a Jew, and as such, it is exempt from immersion altogether.
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Smicha Yoreh-Yoreh (1999) and Yadin-Yadin, author of "Dalet Amot BeHalacha" (11 volumes)
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah, Even HaEzer, Choshen Mishpat (excluding laws of interest)
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