warming drawer

Kitchen temperature holder

A warming drawer is a low-temperature compartment built into a kitchen, typically beneath an oven, designed to keep cooked food warm until serving.

Unlike a conventional oven, it maintains gentle heat without continuing to cook the food: I put the rolls in the warming drawer while we waited for the roast to rest.

Some models also proof bread dough or warm plates before plating.

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low heat · bread · plates · food · side dishes · temperature · cabinet · proofing · dough · pizza dough · yeast · rolls · bread basket · cozy · serving · buffet · catering · stainless

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temperature function

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Food-cooling household appliance

freezer · freezer drawer · wine cooler · cold storage · crisper drawer

food preparation stage

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Enclosed cooking chamber

range · cooktop · stove · broiler · grill

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Food-cooling household appliance

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G