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Warming Drawers

Warming drawers  are based on the simple concept of keeping hot food heated and contained inside the small space of a drawer. They can be mounted underneath an oven or just look like a regular kitchen drawer  from the outside. Many ovens are also sold with warming drawers attached on the bottom for added convenience. Because of the high price range of these items (think somewhere in the $800-$1000 range) and the limited knowledge about these appliances, few companies actually sell them. However, if this is something within your budget, there are definitely some benefits to having this original piece of technology. Read on for more information!

Features

• Space Saver: These drawers can be mounted underneath the oven or your countertop so that the drawer is virtually undetectable inside your kitchen. It takes up no extra space but still provides convenience. 
• Energy Efficient: When considering the energy you use to re-heat food in the microwave  or keep food warm in the oven , it's easier to let food stay warm in a drawer. Warming drawers use between 450 and 600 watts of electricity (or they may use gas power) to keep food warm, and the temperature is controlled thermostatically , which means no unnecesary heating and a perfectly warm meal every time.
• Fresh Food: The higher priced end of warming drawers have a feature that controls moisture, so crisp foods like French fries  stay fresh enough to eat and enjoy.
• Capacity: Looking to store an entire meal in your warming drawer? No problem! Capacity can range, but drawers can be big enough to store entire meals.
• Versatility: In addition to regular warming drawers, outdoor drawers are also available. These are great if you are grilling  food in cooler weather and you have an outdoor kitchen  set up. Also, some drawers come with different face panels so you can change the look.
• Easy Maintenance: Cleaning out your warming drawer is similar to taking care of an oven. Most racks can be placed in hot water and washed off, using a non-abrasive scrubber sponge  to remove those extra tough stains. Most warming drawers are made from steel, which makes the surface easy to clean. Wiping down the inside with hot, soapy water should do the trick. Also, some warming drawers are self-cleaning, which means less work for you!

Quick Picks

These are just a few of the models available on the market.

Wolf Warming Drawer  This drawer comes with all of the basic amenities for warming your food and is made out of stainless steel. It has wood paneling on the outside and electronic controls hidden inside, making it blend right in with your kitchen.	KitchenAid Slow Cook Warming Drawer  This KitchenAid drawer has a large enough capacity to warm several items at once and a humidity control to keep food moist. This drawer can also act as a slow cooker, making it useful for multiple functions.	GE Profile Warming Drawer  This drawer comes with an "on" indicator light as well as a variety of finishes to match with your kitchen and different sizes depending on your room capacity.	Electrolux ICON Professional Warming Drawer  This drawer has touch controls for easy use and also has settings for speed roasting, speed grilling and speed baking if needed.	Miele Plate and Cup Warming Drawer  This drawer can warm your beverages and your food and provide a non-slip base so that there is no mess to clean up after removing items.

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