The AEG OD8K21B is a tall built-in warming drawer in black, with space for up to 12 plates. It suits bigger households and anyone who entertains, where a full set of plates and a couple of serving dishes need keeping warm together. Its extra height is the difference: at 290 mm, it holds twice the plates of AEG's shallower drawers.

What it does

AEG gives it four functions: crockery warming, food warming, defrost and proving dough. Warm the plates so food doesn't cool as it's served, hold a finished dish at temperature while the rest of the meal comes together, or let a bowl of dough rise somewhere warm. It holds up to 12 plates, depending on the size of the crockery, and the maximum load is 25 kg.

Controls and everyday use

A mechanical control offers two heat settings, which keeps it quick to use. The front has no handle and opens with a push, so it sits flush with the units around it. An anti-slip mat in the base keeps plates and dishes from moving as you open and close it. Between meals, the deep drawer is useful storage for crockery and oven trays.

Size and installation

The drawer measures 290 x 596 x 530 mm (H x W x D) and fits built-in dimensions of 293 x 560 x 550 mm. It runs on 220-240 V at 50/60 Hz and needs a recommended 13 A fuse. It's built in, usually in a tall housing with a built-in oven, so check the combined height of the column when planning.