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Welcome to the official Thermador Range Warming Drawer guide. Learn how to use the warming drawer controls on your range to change the temperature level to your desired setting. Receive official heat level recommendations and tips on how to best use your range warming drawer for different types of foods. Refer to your owners manual as directions and recommendations may vary. If you do not have your owner's manual, click here.

If you are looking for warming drawer information for a stand alone warming drawer or wall oven visit: Warming Drawer FAQs

Controls for you Thermador Warming Drawer

Warming Drawer Controls

To turn the warming drawer on follow the instructions below.

  • Press DRAWER on the display panel
  • Press the right or left arrows to select the HEAT LEVEL and press ENTER and allow the drawer to preheat

Tip: Allow the drawer to preheat for best results:

  • Low: 5 minutes
  • Medium: 10 minutes
  • High: 15 minutes
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What Heat Level Do I Use?

Warming drawer heat level recommendations:

  • High: Bacon+. Baked potatoes, bread* (wraps, waffles, pancakes), cakes*, chocolate* (to melt), fried foods*, gelatin (to desolve), muffins+, pizza*, sausage+, plates,
  • Medium: Beef+, bread+ (hard rolls, soft rolls, coffee cakes, biscuits, toast), casseroles+, eggs+ (hard boiled, scrambled), seafood+, fruits+, cream sauces+, ham+, lamb+, pork+, pie crusts+, mashed potatoes+, roasted poultry+, vegetables+, plate of food+.
  • Low: Dough (to proof)**, frozen foods to defrost (cream cakes, butter, cheese), cups (heat safe).

*Preheat cookware
**Cover food
+Preheat cookware and cover food

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Tips for Using the Warming Drawer in Your Range

Below are some tips on using the warming drawer in your Thermador Range

  • Use ONLY heat-safe dishes in the warming drawer.
  • The warming drawer will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature.
  • Always start with hot food. DO NOT use the warming drawer to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips, and dry cereal or warming dishes or plates.
  • The warming drawer will automatically shut off after 12 hours.
  • You can leave food in the cookware it was prepared in. You can also transfer food to a heat-safe serving dish before placing it in the warming drawer. Aluminum foil may be used to cover food.
  • Do not leave food in the oven for more than one hour before or after cooking.
  • Plastic containers or plastic wrap can melt if they come in direct contact with the drawer or a hot utensil. If it melts onto the drawer, it may not be removable.

DO NOT use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of the warming drawer, especially the oven bottom. Installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.