Should I invest in a warming drawer?

Our lifestyles are evolving constantly and we find ourselves at the mercy of time! It is hard to enjoy a homemade meal with the family these days. Enter... Warming Drawers! In this blog, we are looking at the uses and common features of warming drawers to help you decide if it can be a good investment for your kitchen and family.

Works With Busy Schedules

These warming drawers complement our busy work and life schedules. They keep food warm for hours while maintaining the flavor and quality of the food. Husband had to stay over late for work? No worries! Put the food in the warming drawer so he can enjoy his meal later. Prepping for a party? Use your warming drawer to keep it hot till it's ready to be eaten. The Electrolux 30'' Warming Drawer (EW30WD55QS) has excellent features like auto shut off, keep warm setting and humidity controls which are great for people who are always in a rush.

Heats Up Multiple Dishes

Unlike a microwave that can only warm up one dish at time, warming drawers can accommodate multiple dishes. The bigger the warming drawer, the more food it can accommodate. The Frigidaire 30'' Warming Drawer (FGWD3065PF) has 1.6 cu. ft. capacity with features like SpaceWise half rack and fully extendable drawer. The Gaggenau 24'' Warming drawer (WS461710) can hold a dinner set for 6 people.

Controls Temperature & Time

Most warming drawers gives the user complete control over temperature and time. You can keep it as low as 75°F to proof bread or as high as 230°F to ensure soups and sauces stay hot. With accurate temperature control, food remains crisp and retains the moisture. Time control is also very important when it comes to keeping your food warm. Dacor 27'' warming drawer (IWD27) comes with a 4 timer setting - 1,2,3,4 plus an infinite mode.

Retains Flavor & Quality

If it's the holidays, birthdays or any other special occasion, warming drawers come in super handy. Instead of your food lying outside getting cold and losing flavor, place it in the warming drawer till it's time to eat. In fact, you can put your plates in the warming drawer as well. The warm plates make the food stay hot and tasty. The GE 27'' Warming Drawer (PJ000SFSS) has variable humidity control that can be customized from crisp to moist simply by adjusting the setting.

Fits Into Any Kitchen Design

Since they are considerably smaller than most kitchen appliances, they can be retrofit into any cabinetry system. The size usually ranges from 24'' to 40''. They pullout as a drawer and is usually installed under wall ovens for convenience. Few models can even be purchased as a built-in option so the warming drawer camouflages with the cabinet design.

Final Thoughts

If you're looking for a way to keep your food hot without loss of flavor, warming drawers are great add-ons to your kitchen. Look for unique features such as soft close, gliding drawers, auto shut off, flush fit etc. Many brands such as Bosch, Dacor, Viking, Electrolux, Wolf, Gaggenau, Miele, Jenn-Air etc carry warming drawers. Give us a call to talk about your options with our product specialists or visit us online to learn more about warming drawers.

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