Covering a Pot on the Hotplate
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Question
Hello, A pot is on the hotplate on Shabbat, and someone lifted its lid, removed contents (say, soup or liquid cholent) that is fully cooked. Is there an issue with closing the lid again?
Answer
Hello
If the food is fully cooked, there is no issue with covering the pot.
If there are parts that are not fully cooked, it is forbidden to cover.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 318
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