Few people know what that drawer under the oven was really meant for… (Check In First comment)

• Check your oven’s control panel for a “warm,” “proof,” or “broil” label tied to the drawer area.
• Peek inside the drawer: Look for a broiler pan/rack (broiler) or a smooth, empty interior with no extra heating controls (storage or warming).
• Dig out the user manual (or search your model number online)—it’ll tell you straight up.
• Feel it while the oven is on: If it gets noticeably warm without any food inside, it’s likely designed to hold heat.

The next time you’re prepping a big meal, take a second to pull that drawer out and see what it’s really capable of. You might discover you’ve had a secret kitchen superpower sitting under your oven this whole time… or at least a slightly more organized place to stash those cookie sheets. Either way, your cooking game just leveled up.