The Hidden Purpose Behind Your Oven's Bottom Drawer (It's Not for Storage)
The bottom drawer of an oven is often misused as a storage space, but it serves important functions. Depending on the oven model, it can be a warming drawer or a broiler for cooking. Understanding the purpose of this drawer can enhance your cooking experience and prevent potential hazards.
- ▪The bottom drawer of an oven is typically designed to keep food warm or to broil and sear food.
- ▪If the drawer has a warming button, it is meant for keeping food warm after cooking.
- ▪Broiler drawers are usually found in gas ovens and can get hot during use.
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Most of us treat the space beneath the oven as a convenient hiding spot for cookie sheets and muffin tins we use once a year. But that metal drawer wasn't actually intended for storage. By stuffing it with mismatched lids and heavy pans, you may be ignoring one of the most functional parts of your appliance.Depending on the oven model, that drawer is typically designed to either keep food warm or provide a high-heat for broiling or searing. Here's everything to know about your oven's bottom drawer. This story is part of 12 Days of Tips, helping you make the most of your tech, home and health during the holiday season. Oven Drawer FAQ You may be surprised to learn what your oven's bottom drawer is actually for.
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