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What is the drawer under the oven really for?

2023-06-01T10:13:59.885Z

Highlights: It is common to find under some models of ovens a large integrated drawer. But what is this drawer under the oven really for? Often considered as storage, this drawer is actually of great use. It is actually a plate warmer designed to ensure that everything inside is kept warm. It allows you to serenely place a freshly cooked dish and keep it at the right temperature. This also reduces energy consumption in the kitchen. To know if an oven is equipped with it, you have to look at the cooking space as a whole.


It is common to find under some models of ovens a large integrated drawer. But what is this drawer under the oven really for? Often considered as storage, this drawer is actually of great use.


A drawer under the oven that serves as additional storage space

The kitchen is a room where space is often limited. In fact, each space is optimized to store all the essential elements for preparing meals. On the cooking part, it is common to find a plate on the upper part, an oven in the extension and a drawer just below. If the oven is not in line with the plate, the drawer just below is a storage space. This is particularly the case for presentations and facilities offered by kitchen designers. Nevertheless, on some models there is a drawer of the same color as the oven. If it is easy to think that the latter is used to store the accessories of the oven, this drawer is actually an extension of the oven whose role is often set aside.

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However, this drawer can be very practical when preparing several dishes in the oven or for large tables. The drawer is actually a plate warmer designed to ensure that everything inside is kept warm. It can be dishes cooked directly in the oven, but also side recipes or simply plates. Indeed, the drawer is placed just under the oven, which causes it to store the heat generated during use.

It therefore allows you to serenely place a freshly cooked dish and keep it at the right temperature without prolonging cooking. In addition, the drawer allows better control of the moisture that circulates. This helps to limit the drying of food. In this, the drawer is convenient to keep a starter or side dish warm while the main course finishes baking. This also reduces energy consumption in the kitchen.

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A plate warmer that is not present on all models

If this plate warmer is very practical when its true function is known, you should know that it is not present in all kitchens. Indeed, it is mainly found on gas cookers and stoves. Steam or built-in ovens, designed to fit into limited spaces, do not have this specific drawer. To know if an oven is equipped with it, you have to look at the cooking space as a whole. Very often, the drawers are the same color as the appliances. It can be black or white depending on the model and be much higher than any other kitchen drawer. For people wishing to invest in an oven equipped with this extension, it is therefore necessary to look at the cooking furniture offered in the large appliances department.

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Do not neglect the maintenance of this plate warmer if it is used as such

Even though the feature is little known, many cooks use this drawer as a tool to keep warm. If this is the case, then it is important to maintain it well and clean it frequently. Limited space means that food scraps can accumulate on the upper part of the drawer. It can also tend to clog up quickly. So that this does not impact the next dishes placed in its center, a cleaning with white vinegar is recommended depending on the frequency of use. It is also possible to clean this piece of furniture with hot water, lemon juice or a little baking soda. This will make it possible to overcome the stubborn smells left by the previous stored dishes.

Source: lefigaro

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