Lukewarm Water on a Hotplate Before Shabbat
Question
Is it permitted to place lukewarm water on the hotplate before Shabbat so that it will heat up on Shabbat?
Answer
Shalom u’vrachah
Strictly speaking, it is permitted.
However, it is proper to boil the water before Shabbat.
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Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source
See Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, siman 253, se’if 2; and Mishnah Berurah, se’if katan 73.
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