The drawer under the oven in the stove often raises questions even among experienced housewives who think about its purpose. Most often, frying pans and other kitchen utensils live in it. However, the purpose of the additional compartment is determined by the type of stove and the functions included in it by the manufacturer, and may differ for different models.
The presence of an additional compartment depends on the model of the household appliance. Built-in or pull-out compartments are typical for gas and combined types. In electric or induction versions, such designs are provided less frequently and depend on the functional features of the selected stove or oven.
One common misconception is that the purpose of the additional compartment is to create thermal insulation between the bottom of the slab and the floor.
However, for this purpose, a special box is installed, and thermal insulation bases are used for installing equipment. The built-in drawer does not affect this parameter in any way.
The drawer under the oven is convenient for storing molds and baking sheets.
When answering the question whether it is possible to store kitchen utensils in such drawers, refer to the instructions included with each stove. In most cases, this compartment is labeled as an additional storage compartment. However, consumers themselves are more inclined to consider it an additional compartment for pans, trays and baking sheets.
Does it heat up or not?
the compartment has too large gaps to retain the heat necessary for heating.
Such doubts are understandable, but this function is still present in some models, which is also noted in the instructions for the corresponding stove. In such cases, the compartment is called a heating cabinet or oven compartment.
The manufacturer of the Ardo C 640 G6 stove provides a heating compartment function
The main caution when using an additional drawer under the oven is not to place flammable objects or substances in it, as well as plastic dishes and containers. This rule applies to any type of slab. It is not recommended to store foods that spoil at elevated air temperatures here.
Currently, the vast majority kitchen sets are designed with, therefore, understanding the design of such modules is very important.
The box we are considering has two unchanged sizes:
Only the size of the lower drawer with the front depends on the total height of the box.
The dimensions of the niche for installing the equipment we are considering can always be found in the instructions for it.
Horizon – 600 by 460 (mm) – 1 pc.
Side – 870-28-100-16=726 (mm), where 28mm is the thickness of the tabletop, 100mm is the distance from the box to the floor (height of the supports), 16mm is the thickness of the lower horizon.
It’s also worth saying a few words about the body strip.
IN in this case, it is designed alone, and is located 10mm lower top edge side().
This is done so that when using a tabletop with a thickness of 28mm, it is normally attached to the tabletop and does not rest against the bar itself (sometimes the dimensions of this equipment may exceed the height dimensions of the tabletop).
By the way, I have often come across training materials online where the casing strip is not designed at all in the box we are considering.
I think this approach is not correct, since this bar maintains the distance between the sides of the module, and it is necessary in any case.
The height dimension that it covers is:
870-28-100-600=142 (mm), where 100mm is height adjustable supports, 600mm – internal opening of the box.
You also need to know that the depth of the oven is such that when the back “overlap” of the countertop onto the box is 100 mm (namely, this (and more) size should be given for kitchens that include similar modules), in the projection oven(on the wall) there should not be anything (sockets, pipes, etc.), since the cabinet may simply not “fit” into the box.
The photo shows an option when there are sockets on the part of the wall visible through the opening, which then had to be removed. Therefore, these problems need to be solved at the kitchen design stage, and not when it is almost installed. You also need to take into account the evenness of the floors. If they are not level, then the lower modules will be adjusted, and accordingly, the position of the projection of the opening of our box on the wall will change.
This all needs to be taken into account.
Such modules can also be designed in such a way that they are located not at the bottom, but at the top, but we’ll talk about that.
That's all.
See you in the next articles.
Hello, dear reader! If you are now thinking about the design of a cabinet for an oven, then read the article to the end and you will find out almost everything possible options. I'll tell you in detail about the pros and cons of each version.
The result of reading the article will be your conscious choice a specific module. You will know exactly why you need such a cabinet and will get maximum pleasure from your choice in the future.
There are two main types of oven modules. Moreover, each of them has its own additional variation. The most common type is an oven under the hob. And the second, in my opinion more convenient, is an oven in a pencil case.
The design of the cabinet under the hob has two options - with a drawer at the bottom of the oven and with a drawer at the top of the oven. I will tell you about the pros and cons of each design in the following paragraphs.
The design of a cabinet in a pencil case, at eye level, has an option with a work surface above the cabinet and in a pencil case at eye level without a tabletop. I will tell you about the pros and cons of each design in the following paragraphs.
By placing the cabinet under the hob, a common cooking area is created. The design is especially relevant for saving space in the kitchen. The undoubted advantage is that such a cabinet is suitable for a housewife of any height.
The disadvantage of this arrangement is that it works in a bent state. You will have to constantly bow while cooking and cleaning the oven. If your woman has a bad back, you will be left without baked dishes.
There is a cooling vent at the bottom of the hob. When the drawer is located on top, under the hob, there is a risk of blocking this system. If a sheet of paper gets into this box, it is simply sucked in and the air flow is blocked.
The location of the oven at chest level makes for comfortable operation of the oven. The hostess is happy to prepare a lot of delicious food. She doesn't have to bend over to look into the closet. And cleaning doesn't take much effort.
Perhaps the only drawback when placing the oven in a pencil case is the difficulty of use for women of small stature. Again, this problem can easily be eliminated by design.
You should pay attention to the reinforcement on which the oven stands. To do this, you need to screw two strips to the sides of the pencil case, under the load-bearing horizon. The stove has a decent weight and without reinforcement there is a risk of the structure collapsing.
The dimensions of the built-in oven remain unchanged. Therefore, you can never go wrong when designing a cabinet. About 2 years ago the hinges on the cabinet door were replaced. Now it does not stick out from below when opening.
In front of you standard scheme assembling the cabinet for the oven. Pay attention to the inner sidewalls, they are mandatory in the design - they strengthen the horizon. The bottom and horizon are 20 mm shorter than the sides for ventilation of the cabinet. The diagram does not show a box.
Detailing
600×530 – 1 Bottom
568×530 – 1 Bearing horizon
704×550 – 2 sides
88×550 – 2 Horizontal supports
477×50– 2 Front and back panels of the drawer
116×596 – 1 Facade
505×495 – 1 DVPO Drawer bottom
Within walking distance from you, located according to the calculation of cabinet furniture.
Here is a standard diagram for assembling a pencil case with an oven. The design also contains strips that reinforce the load-bearing horizon. The horizons above the oven are 20 mm shorter in depth. For free air circulation.
Detailing
600×550 – 1 Bottom
568×550 – 1 Bearing horizon
2024×550 – 2 Sidewalls
60×550 – 2 Horizontal supports
568×530 – 2 Horizons above the cabinet
716×596 – 2 Facade
715×595 – 1 DVPO Rear wall bottom
709×578 – 1 DVPO Rear wall top in groove
The assembly scheme for a cabinet without sidewalls has a number of advantages over other options. There is no need for reinforcing bars, which means the drawer is wider accordingly. A gap is added on the sides of the oven walls and, of course, less material consumption.
Detailing
600×550 – 2 Bottom and cover
88×550 – 2 Sidewalls
60×600 – 2 Planks for fastening the cabinet
509×50 – 2 Front and back panels of the drawer
500×50 – 2 Drawer side strips
116×596 – 1 Facade
115×595 – 1 DVPO Rear wall
537×495 – 1 DVPO Drawer bottom
Particularly meticulous customers express dissatisfaction with the facial gap between the countertop and the oven of 5-6 mm. This gap is necessary for proper operation hob and oven.
Not everyone knows that hobs have a cooling system; it is located at the bottom of the structure. The required flow circulates through this gap. The air enters through the distance between the base and the bottom of the cabinet, goes around the back of the cabinet and exits from the top.
I covered the topic of oven sockets in detail in. In which he told where and how to install sockets for the oven. Pointed to common mistake. If you are planning to install a cabinet, you should definitely read it.
The oven in the kitchen is one of important elements and its location should be carefully considered. So as not to lament in the future by decision. I hope my article will help you cope with this task.
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What is stored in the drawer under the oven? Pots, pans or baking sheets? Unnecessary caps?
Many housewives think this drawer is a great place to store various kitchen items, but there is a possibility that this is not correct. Depending on the design of the stove, such a box may have a completely different purpose.
It's hard to believe, but it may be intended for heating cooked dishes. This box is convenient to use when food has already been prepared, but it is too early to serve. This device is useful in every kitchen, because it allows you to keep the dish warm until the right moment.
Such a box is especially convenient during a big holiday, when it is impossible to cook all the dishes in the oven at once.
The easiest way to find out what the drawer is for on a particular stove is to look at the instruction manual. If the design involves heating food in a niche under the oven, it is important not to forget a few important rules.
First of all, the drawer under the oven is not intended for cooking. Only ready-made hot dishes can be placed here. It should not be used to heat cold food or cook raw food.
Secondly, it is prohibited to store any items in such a box, as this may lead to a fire. Unfortunately, you will have to stop using this additional kitchen space for storage.
There is also a second option. IN gas stoves a frying compartment may be located below. It is easily distinguished by the presence of an open heating element. These boxes allow you to create the perfect crispy crust or melty cheese filling.
Do not be upset if the drawer serves only to store things and does not have any additional functions. This means that it was used for its intended purpose at all times.
Built-in oven - a very convenient model. Not everyone is happy with the option when the oven is located under the hob: especially when both units need to be turned on at the same time. An independent model can be placed anywhere and at any height.
Foreign companies started producing ovens. This significantly affected the dimensions of the product.
The standard width of models is 90–120 cm. This corresponds to the European idea of comfort.
In order to ensure ease of installation, the width of the oven should be 1–2 cm smaller.
A cabinet for a built-in oven is usually equipped with a drawer for storing baking sheets, dishes and other things.
Do-it-yourself oven cabinet - quite real challenge. There are no special difficulties here. To make it you will need the following:
As a rule, the instructions for the oven contain data not only on the dimensions of the model itself, but also on the requirements for the installation niche. This should be used in calculations.
The dimensions of the cabinet under the oven are equal to the parameters of the installation niche plus the thickness of the material used. In fact, it is a box with a double bottom - horizons 1 and 2 and a horizontal crossbar at the top - the body strip. The latter is required for normal fastening of the hob to the countertop. In addition, this part maintains the distance between the sidewalls, which is also important.
First you need to make calculations, then cut out the following parts from sheets of chipboard or MDF:
The back wall of the drawer, as a rule, is not included in the detailing: it is made from fiberboard scraps. Usually its height does not exceed 100 mm.
The drawer parts are calculated using the residual method. It's easy to do:
Chipboard or MDF can be cut to size in a workshop: professional equipment the pattern will take much less time, and accuracy is guaranteed. In addition, in most cases, the parts are edged here - the ends are covered with a melamine strip. Otherwise, you will have to do the operation yourself.
The kitchen cabinet for the oven and hob is assembled using confirmations or dowels. The fastening of the latter is duplicated with glue. The holes for them are drilled in advance.
Self-tapping screws are allowed.
The do-it-yourself oven cabinet is ready. In the photo you can see a product that is in no way inferior even to famous brands, like Ikea.