A few months ago, STAR-K received reports from consumers that the Thermador integrated refrigerators and freezers listed below did not maintain proper cooling temperatures when set in Sabbath Mode:

T30IR | T30IF | T36IR | T36IF

Thermador has developed a solution to this cooling issue. Unfortunately, it will not be available to consumers before the Yamim Tovim this October.

In the interim, we offer the following workaround: Do not enter Sabbath Mode. Instead, place a strong, thin magnet over the door sensor switch, located at the front and center at the top of the inside door frame. See the location highlighted in yellow in the image below:

Suitable magnets can be found here and here. Magnets that come without adhesive backing should be taped down, so they don’t shift when the door is opened and closed.

Once the magnet is in place, it forces the appliance to “think” that the door is closed. The door may then be opened with a shinui (e.g., looping a hand towel through the handle).

STAR-K will issue further updates as they become available.