Using this compartment the wrong way could lead to a kitchen disaster.
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Ovens can vary quite a bit from home to home.
Maybe you even have a vintage stove with a number of unique features.
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Most standard ovens, however, share one common feature: that drawer on the bottom.
While the drawer (or bottom compartment) itself is pretty commonplace, its purpose can vary.
What Is the Bottom Drawer of an Oven For?
So, here are the three most common purposes for the bottom oven drawer.
Storage
Some drawers are just that, drawers.
However, you should still be thoughtful about what you store here.
Warming
On some ovens, the bottom compartment is for warming dishes after they’ve been cooked.
The broiling function is typically used to finish a dish, quickly toasting or browning foods.
(It’s especially great for getting that crispy, browned look on top ofcheesy dishes.)
