We all use stoves for cooking. Most often they are equipped with an oven under which there is a spacious niche. Many will no doubt immediately say why the bottom drawer in the gas stove is needed - this is a convenient place for storing pans, dumplings, baking trays.
But it turns out that these are not all of its possible functions. How else can you use the box?
We will tell you everything about gas stove trays, what they are, how they can be rationally used and what they were originally intended for.
The content of the article:
- Why do you need a tiled pallet?
- Pallet safety
- What can and cannot be put on the pallet?
- Types of roof trays and their functions
- Conclusions and useful video on the topic
Why do you need a tiled pallet?
Most ovens have an opening or drawer underneath the oven. It is called the suction compartment. Some people mistakenly believe that its purpose lies in isolating the hot bottom of the oven from the floor coverage, but this option is actually incorrect, although reasoning logically, this is really possible think.
The rest of the people were divided. Some suggest that the drawer is for storing dishes, others argue that it is for heating food.
The pallet is almost ideal for storing kitchen utensils. It is hidden from view and easily accommodates several pans for which there is little space in the kitchen set. It is also convenient to take dishes from it and you will not have to go far from the stove.
Gas stove Lysva GP 400 MS-2 also has a lower niche in the design, designated as an auxiliary cabinet. The instructions indicate that this is a 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 "pull-out auxiliary cabinet".
At the same time, there are plates on sale in which the pallet is equipped with additional tabs in the boxes, leaving no doubt about their accessories for storing dishes.
Is it worth it to turn the topic off, because what is the purpose of the box under the oven of the gas stove seems to be clarified? 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 is detailed in the advisory literature that it can be used to keep food warm while the oven is operating.
True, few people use this function, consumers believe that a box is not suitable for keeping food warm because of the large gaps and inconveniences of use, although opponents of microwave ovens who do not know about such a possibility of the stove, they will surely meet the news on "Hurrah".
The opinions of the users were again divided. Someone says that the cabinet dries dishes, and someone is delighted and claims that the function has simplified the organization of serving hot food for a feast.
The pallet heats up and cools down for a long time. The dishes in it remain fresh and evenly heated, maintaining a warm temperature as long as the metal tab keeps it
In any case, let's take a closer look at how it works. When the oven is turned on, hot air from it enters the pan and heats up its metal walls. Thus, what is inside it is constantly warmed up.
For example, you cook potatoes as a side dish, and bake fish in foil with it. It is much more pleasant to eat the whole dish hot rather than ice potatoes with hot fish. You just put the potatoes in the box, and as soon as the second component is ready, take out and serve everything to the table.
True, here it is worth remembering also that some ovens provide for condensate drainage into special container, therefore, before placing food in the heating drawer, do not forget to remove it and drain the accumulated liquid.
So, we found out that the bottom drawer of the oven can be used depending on the model:
- for storing dishes;
- for warming up dishes;
- for both at the same time.
But that's not all you need to know when operating it.
Pallet safety
Never forget that the pallet is under the oven, which can work at a time when you want to look into the pallet. For these cases, always keep oven mitts or tea towels nearby to protect your hands from scalding.
The oven heats up to a much higher temperature than the lower compartment, but even when using it, be sure to use hand protection - gloves or oven mitts. Condensation and hot air can burn your hands
If you are reheating food in the drawer, open it all the way to make it easier and safer to reach the hot dish.
A large amount of hot air enters the bottom drawer from the oven, unless otherwise provided by a special design and insulation. That is, if the drawer is designed specifically for heating food, and you want to put pans there or put something else, keep in mind that the thing may deteriorate or ignite.
In an oven with access to it, high temperatures must not be placed or put:
- quickly 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, also dishes covered with non-heat-resistant varnish, pvc containers not intended for hot dishes.
And other things, as well as foods that can deteriorate or harm 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 the box, while this is not mentioned in the Russian version.
What can and cannot be put on the pallet?
But what is the drawer under the gas stove for? You can put dishes in the pallet that are not afraid of prolonged exposure to high temperatures - dumplings, pans, hammers for beating meat, baking sheets, and so on.
The bottom drawer under the oven can be used for crockery, but avoid storing non-heat-resistant items, including wooden ones.
And of course, don't forget about food. You can warm up:
- pizza;
- side dishes;
- pilaf;
- roast;
- soups;
- baked meat / fish.
At the same time, take into account the time the dishes are in the drawer so that they do not have time to dry out or deteriorate.
Types of roof trays and their functions
We have already found out that niches can be stationary with an opening door, or as a separate, more often pull-out element of the plate. As a rule, inexpensive stove models are completed with stationary ones. There are no special varieties, so we will not focus on them. But modular boxes may be different.
Retractable models have a built-in configuration. So they can go in tandem with the device in the factory assembly and it is this option that is usually universal for both types of cabinet applications. When choosing this option, inspect the niche for tightness and ease of cleaning.
A set module is a special element of kitchen furniture in which built-in plate. Regardless of whether the stove has a pallet or not, you will technically have an extra storage drawer under the appliance. True, it will not heat food, of course, since it is usually made of MDF, which prevents high temperatures from entering the box.
Built-in kitchen sets can be equipped with a special compartment for the stove with drawers for storing utensils that may be required during cooking. In this case, it is not at all necessary to have an oven.
And another option, also for storing kitchen utensils, is a separate drawer with a podium top, which can be purchased to order or made by hand. 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 overall design concept.
We did not include another function of the tiled pallet in the article - a drying cabinet, because few models have it and this compartment is no longer listed as an auxiliary drawer.
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 stove 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 it on a special tray and dry while the oven is running.
The method is especially effective if the pallet is equipped with a special fan.
Conclusions and useful video on the topic
Video. Why do you need a tray under the oven - one of the options:
So, we found out why the lower drawer is provided in the gas stove. This is both a functional storage place and convenient heating of food without using 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.
