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1)If one insulated a pot from before Shabbos with materials that are not Mosif Hevel, they don't increase the heat, it is permissible to add some more towels or other items to further insulate the pot [as long as the food in the pot is fully cooked]. (Shulchan Aruch Siman 257:4)
As well, it is permissible on Shabbos to remove the towels that are insulating the pot and replace them with different towels or other items, even if the new items are thicker and will maintain the heat better than the ones that were removed. (ibid.)
If the items insulating the pot fall off on their own on Shabbos, they may be replaced.
2) A cold food item may be wrapped on Shabbos in an item that is not Mosif Hevel. This is true regardless if it is being done to thaw the item or just to help it maintain its current temperature. (Shulchan Aruch Siman 257:6)
However, a cold item may not be insulated in a material that is Mosif Hevel, even if done from Erev Shabbos. (ibid.)
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Reader's Question:
What is the exact issur of using a kli (utensil) that was not toiveled?
Answer:
The prohibition of eating on non toveled utensils is based on the Posuk in Bamidbar 31:23. While certain Poskim maintain that this is a rabinnic requirement, and only use the Posuk as an Asmachta, the Shulchan Aruch maintains that it is a D'Oraisa.(See Gemara Avoda Zara 75b, Shulchan Aruch Y"D Siman 120:14, Rama Siman 120:8, Aruch HaShulchan Y"D Siman 120:3 and 48, Shu"t Igros Moshe Yoreh Deah Vol. 3 end of Siman 22)
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