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Update Bulletin No. 828

www.dulley.com

Jim Dulley

hank you for

your

interest in writing to me

about methods to keep

foods warm efficiently

and specifically warming

drawers. Warming draw-

ers are the newest built-

in appliance which is be-

coming popular in today’s kitchens.

This is for two reasons - energy effi-

ciency and the varying busy schedules of

family members. Today, with both parents

working and kids having many planned ac-

tivities, families seldom have the opportu-

nity to sit down to dinner together as was

common when I was a child.

The basic options for preparing a meal

ahead of time. One is to refrigerate it and

reheat it in the microwave or oven. This is

inefficient and the food dries out when it is

reheated. You can try to keep the food con-

Selected Manufacturers of Warming Drawers

DACOR, 1440 Bridge Gate Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765 - (800) 793-0093 www.dacor.com

sizes - 24” • 27” • 30” • 36” wattages - 500 temperature range - 100 to 200 degrees

colors - black, white, stainless steel, custom drawer front kit timer - up to 4 hours

features - The large 36” drawer will hold six 9” dinner plates side by side. The 27” and 30” models fit four 11”

dinner plates while the 24” model holds four 9” plates. The four-hour timer shuts off automatically, or for

continuous operation, simply use the compliant manual override switch. The controls are concealed behind

the drawer panel for a more unobtrusive look. There are adjustable humidity controls that allow you to select

crisp or moist warming of food. The full extension drawer glides make for easy loading and unloading. The

24” or 27” “Integrated” warming ovens accepts a fully integrated drawer panel so you can match the drawer

to your existing kitchen cabinetry.

DCS, INC., 5800 Skylab Rd., Huntington Beach, CA 92647 - (800) 433-8466 www.dcsappliances.com

sizes - 27” • 30” wattages - 500 temperature range - 170 to 230 degrees

colors - black, white, stainless steel, platinum, cypress green, adriatic blue timer - no

features - The 30” drawer has 1.9 cubic feet of space while the 27” drawer has 1.5 cubic feet of space. This is enough space for six

dinner plates placed on the rack side by side. There are three temperature settings that are thermostatically controlled with a range

of 90 to 230 degrees. It has a crisp or a moist setting depending on the type of food you are keeping warm. The drawers are

equipped with a specially designed door latch and smart gaskets to provide maximum heat retention. A satin-brushed door handle

is equipped with chrome spacers for hand clearance. All models come with a removable stainless steel shelf/serving tray for easy

loading, unloading and cleaning. All Warming Drawers are covered by a one (1) year parts and labor warranty. In addition, a five (5)

year limited parts warranty covers specific parts that vary by model.

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, 250 Bobby Jones Expy., Martinex, GA 30907 - (706) 860-4110

www.electroluxusa.com

sizes - 30” wattages - 600 temperature range - 150 to 260 degrees

color - black w/ chrome timer - no

features - The “Smooth Glide” ball-bearing rack system makes operating the drawer easy. The

interior drawer is made of stainless steel for durability and no rusting. It opens by pushing with just

one finger - a plus when transferring steaming containers of food. The drawer features a chrome

rack that is ideal for buns, rolls or other dishes. It offers the ability to warm a wide variety of containers. It

has a blue heating element-on indicator light display for safety. The drawer can be installed in combination with a built-in oven or

as a stand alone unit beneath the countertop. It has a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

GE APPLIANCES, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 - (800) 626-2000 www.geappliances.com

sizes - 27” • 30” wattages - 450 temperature range - 80 to 210 degrees

colors - black, white, bisque, stainless steel, custom drawer front kit timer - no

features - A variable temperature control has four settings: proof (80 degrees), low (140 degrees), medium

(170 degrees), and high (210 degrees). The variable humidity control allows foods to remain crisp or retain

moisture. All units include a half rack for additional warming space. A signal light illuminates when unit is

on. An optional wood panel kit is available that allows you to match existing kitchen cabinetry.

tinuously warm in the oven, this dries out the

food and causes the kitchen to overheat during

summer. A warming drawer works like a small

electric oven, but is allows you to control the

moisture level so foods do not dry out. You can

also select a “crisp” setting with no moisture for

certain foods. See the table on page 3 showing

the recommended temperature and moisture

settings for various common foods.

I have included information on the prod-

ucts of the major manufacturers of warming

drawers on the following pages. They all

operate in a similar fashion and range in heating

element output from about 450 watts to 600

watts. This allows any of them to operate on

standard 110-volt house power without special

wiring or circuit breakers. The higher wattage

models may heat up a little faster, but is not a

significant difference. The Miele models heat

up particularly fast. If you do a lot of baking

with yeast, consider selecting a model with a

low-temperature “proof” setting. Select the

largest model which will fit the space available.

Some suggested retail prices are:

Electrolux 30” - $999

Kitchenaide - 27” - $779 to $829 30” - $849

to $879

Frigidaire - 300” - $600

GE - 30” - $700 to $750, 27” - $600

Sears Kenmore - $600 to $700

Jenn-Aire $800 and up

A timer is a convenient feature to have

because it will shut off the unit after a preset

time. This is good when children use it

because they often forget to switch it off.

Many models have either a moist or a crisp

moisture level setting. Others have a vari-

able-moisture level settings. If you are par-

ticular about the food, this may be helpful,

but just the simple single crisp or moisture

setting is usually adequate. An indicator

light, showing the unit is on, is also a safety

feature around children. I have also

included general kitchen efficiency

tips on page 4.

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Update Bulletin No. 828www.dulley.comJim DulleyThank you foryourinterest in writing to meabout methods to keepfoods warm efficientlyand specifically w

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Update Bulletin No. 828www.dulley.compage 2JENN-AIR, 240 Edwards St., Cleveland, TN 37311 - (800) 688-1100 www.jennair.comsizes - 30” wattages - 450

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Update Bulletin No. 828page 3www.dulley.com FOOD TEMP. MOISTUREBeef-rare Low MoistBeef-medium Med MoistBeef-well done Med MoistBaco

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Update Bulletin No. 828page 4www.dulley.comGeneral Kitchen Efficiency Tips1) Be sure to place the faucet lever on thekitchen sink in the cold position