Sabbath mode is a feature found in many modern ovens that allows the appliance to be used for certain religious observances during specific holidays, such as the Jewish Sabbath. The main function of Sabbath mode is to disable certain features that could be accidentally used, such as digital temperature readouts, timers, and chimes. When in Sabbath mode, the oven will disable its automatic shut-off function to stay on longer than 12 hours, which allows the oven to stay in a Bake mode until shut off, allowing users to cook or warm food. However, certain features will need to be enabled or disabled before using Sabbath Mode, such as the oven light and warming drawer. Additionally, Sabbath mode disables any cleaning cycle that the oven offers. The following are some common features and functions of ovens with Sabbath Mode:

• Cooktop burners can still be operated.
• Sounds such as tones or chimes are disabled.
• Displays will not indicate temperature changes.
• Timers are disabled.
• Cooktop Lockout, a feature that prevents unintended use of the cooktop, is disabled.
• Energy Save is disabled in select models.

It is important to note that Sabbath mode is not unique to ovens and can also be found in other appliances such as dishwashers and refrigerators.