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Hotplate with Shabbat Timer

Question

Is it permissible to set up a hotplate with a Shabbat timer so that it turns on and off during Shabbat?

Answer

If the food is placed before Shabbat, it is permissible.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 253

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