Why do we need a lower drawer in a gas stove: ways to use a tiled pallet

For cooking, we all use stoves. Most often they are equipped with an oven under which there is a capacious niche. Many will no doubt immediately say why you need a lower drawer in a gas stove - this is a convenient place to store pans, dumplings, and baking sheets.

But it turns out that this is not all of its possible functions. How else can you use the box?

We will tell you everything about the pallets of gas stoves, what they are, how they can be rationally applied and what they were originally intended for.

Why do I need a tiled pallet?

Under the oven of most stoves is an opening or drawer. It is called the under-compartment. Some people mistakenly believe that its purpose is to isolate the hot bottom of the oven from the floor, but this option is actually incorrect, although logically, you really might think so.

The opinions of other people were divided. Some suggest that the drawer is designed to store dishes, while others claim that it is for heating food.

For storage of kitchen utensils, the pallet fits almost perfectly. It is hidden from view and easily accommodates several pans for which there is not enough space in the kitchen. It is also convenient to take dishes from it and it is not necessary to move far from the stove.

The Lysva GP 400 MS-2 gas stove also has a lower niche in the design, designated as an auxiliary cabinet. The instructions indicate that this is the place to store kitchen utensils

This version is not unreasonable, since after looking at the instructions for some gas stoves we find a drawing of the device, where this part is designated as a “sliding auxiliary cabinet”.

At the same time, there are plates on sale that have a pallet equipped with additional tabs in drawers that leave no doubt about their accessories for storing dishes.

Is it worth it to turn off the topic, because what is the box intended for under the oven of a gas stove seems to have been found out? Not at all.It turns out that the supporters of the second theory also have reasons to consider their opinion correct.

Again, refer to the instructions. On many stoves, the compartment is designated as a heating cabinet and it is indicated in detail in the reference literature that it can be used to maintain dishes in a preheated form during operation of the oven.

True, few people use this feature, consumers believe that to keep food warm, the drawer is not suitable much because of the large gaps and inconvenience of use, although opponents of microwaves who do not know about this possibility of the stove will probably meet the news with a bang.

Opinions of users are again divided. Someone says that the cabinet is drying dishes, while someone is delighted and claims that the function has simplified the organization of the supply of hot to feasts.

The pan heats up and cools for a long time. The dishes in it remain fresh and warm evenly, maintaining a warm temperature as long as the metal tab holds it

In any case, we’ll take a closer look at how this works. When the oven is turned on, hot air from it enters the pan and heats its metal walls. Thus, and what is inside it is constantly heated.

For example, you cook potatoes in the form of a side dish, and bake fish in foil to it. It is much nicer to eat the whole dish hot rather than iced potatoes with hot fish. You just put the potatoes in a box, and as the second component is ready, take out and serve everything to the table.

True, it is worth remembering also that in some ovens condensate is drained into special containers, therefore, before putting food in the warming box, do not forget to remove it and drain the accumulated liquid from it.

So, we found out that the lower oven drawer can be used depending on the model:

• for storage of dishes;
• for warming up dishes;
• for both at the same time.

But this is not all that you need to know when using it.

Pallet Safety

Never forget that the pan is under the oven, which can work while you want to look into the pan. For these cases, always store potholders or kitchen towels nearby that protect your hands from burns.

The oven heats up to a much higher temperature than the lower compartment, however, even when using it, be sure to use hand protection - mittens or tacks. Hand burns can cause burns from condensation and hot air.

If you reheat food in a drawer, open it completely to get a hot dish more convenient and safe.

From the oven, a large amount of hot air enters the lower drawer, unless otherwise provided by a special design and insulation. That is, if the box is designed specifically for heating food, and you want to put pans there or put something else, keep in mind that the thing can go bad or catch fire.

In an oven with access to high temperatures, you can not put and put:

• perishable foods and dishes, if they will not be used in the near future;
• napkins, paper, textile towels;
• plastic bags;
• flammable liquids and sprays;
• chemicals
• items that emit toxins when heated, as well as dishes covered with non-heat-resistant varnish, PVC containers that are not intended for hot dishes.

And other things, as well as products that can deteriorate or damage health when heated.

An interesting fact: in the English version of the instructions for some models of gas stoves it is indicated that clothes cannot be dried in a box, while in the Russian version this is not mentioned.

What can and cannot be put on a pallet?

But what is the box under the gas stove for? You can put dishes in the pan that are not afraid of prolonged exposure to high temperatures - dumplings, pans, hammers for beating meat, baking sheets and so on.

The lower drawer under the oven can be used for dishes, however, avoid storing non-heat-resistant items, including wooden ones, in it

And of course, do not forget about food. You can warm up:

• Pizza
• side dishes;
• pilaf;
• roast;
• soups;
• baked meat / fish.

Take into account the time spent in the box so that they do not have time to dry out or deteriorate.

Types of oven pallets and their functions

We have already found out that niches can be stationary with an opening door, or as a separate, more often sliding element of a plate. As a rule, stationary are equipped with inexpensive models of plates. Special varieties are not provided, so we will not focus on them. But modular boxes can be different.

Retractable models have a built-in type of configuration. So they can go in one tandem with the device in the factory assembly and this option is usually universal for both types of cabinet use. When choosing this option, inspect the niche for tightness and ease of washing.

The headset module is a special element of kitchen furniture in which built-in stove. Regardless of whether the stove has a pallet or not, technically you will have an additional drawer for storing dishes under the appliance. True, he will not heat food, of course, since it is usually made of MDF, which prevents the access of high temperatures to the box.

Built-in kitchen sets can be equipped with a special compartment for a stove with drawers for storing dishes, which may be required during cooking. At the same time, it is not necessary to have an oven

And another option, also for storing kitchen utensils, is a separate box with a podium top, which can be purchased to order or made by yourself. The module usually has a moisture-proof coating and can be equipped with additional containers for storing various little things that are not often required during cooking.

It is also not suitable for heating food, but as in the second case, you can not only store dishes in it, but also napkins, towels, documents for kitchen appliances, and in addition, its color and texture can be selected in accordance with the general design concept .

We did not include yet another function of the tiled tray in the article - a drying cabinet, because few models have it and this compartment is no longer listed as an auxiliary box.

In some models of stoves, the oven space is occupied by a separate niche of the stove and this niche is called a drying cabinet. True, such plate models are not very popular.

The purpose of the function is clear if you need to cook dried fruits, dry mushrooms or crackers, just put in it on a special pan and dry while the oven is working.

The method is especially effective if the pallet is equipped with a special fan.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Video. Why do I need a pan under the oven - one of the options:

So, we found out why the bottom box is provided in the gas stove. This is a functional place of storage, and convenient heating of food without the use of a microwave.

How do you use this pallet? Maybe you have your own interesting options? Share your tips in the comments and ask questions about the topic of the article.