Exotic right serving - dish warmer

Such original cabinets are a curiosity for our restaurateurs, but foreign entrepreneurs use them everywhere to increase the level of customer service and fulfill all the wishes of sophisticated gourmets in the field of gastronomy. Many large manufacturers of world renown have long established the production of dish warmers, but for Russian users such household appliances are very unusual.

The fact is that some dishes according to the rules of etiquette should be served only in dishes heated to a certain temperature, and espresso is poured into heated cups. To find out all the technical parameters, as well as the nuances of using such unusual equipment, you just need to carefully read this article.

What is such a cabinet for?

It is clear from the name that such equipment is used to heat tableware to the optimum temperature when serving various dishes, but most users will immediately ask the question: why such difficulties. According to etiquette, dishes of rice and lamb are served only in heated dishes, because they quickly cool down and lose their individual characteristics, and most importantly - a unique aroma.

Experienced restaurateurs claim that each dish has a technique for heating dishes, so the dish warmer is an indispensable assistant for an experienced chef in a modern kitchen. There are popular dishes that are served only in a warmed plate:

• salads of a certain temperature;
• omelets, because in cold dishes they quickly lose their splendor and airiness;
• pilaf and dishes that have rice among the ingredients, because this product can dry around the edges, and the whole dish loses its taste and exotic appearance;
• Espresso, cappuccino and green tea are poured into heated cups.

Coffee cools slowly and gives off more aroma, and tea retains all healing properties for a long time. These unique devices make life easier for young mothers, because with their help, you can quickly and easily warm the milk mixture or ready mashed potatoes right in the jar for your babies.

How does it work

Household devices for heating dishes are equipped with built-in heating elements and step switches (3-5 positions) or smooth regulation. All cabinets have additional functions: defrosting products, maintaining ready meals to the optimum temperature when serving. Some products may completely replace standard microwaves.

Expensive models are equipped with a timer, and to prevent the dishes from slipping when extended inside, rubberized mats are laid. Some samples have fans for evenly blowing hot food into loaded dishes.

Material

Unique products for heating tableware are available in two versions: a cupboard built into the kitchen or a separately installed tabletop. The first option is more relevant for modern kitchens. They have a small height - 140-270 mm, so they are built in next to the oven or coffee machine.

The case of such a product is made of stainless steel, and the inner surfaces are tempered glass that can withstand high temperatures. Similar products of well-known companies are represented in the domestic Russian market - these are Miele, Neff, Gaggenau, Siemens and Küppersbusch, which has been in this business for more than 140 years.

Control

There are two types: mechanical and touch, each device has a built-in timer and automatic shutdown. The ventilation system provides uniform heating of the entire volume, door closers facilitate loading and removing dishes.

Push2Open Technology

The cabinet instantly opens when you press the front panel - this is the secret of this technology.Such mechanisms are established by two companies: Hettich and Blum. One has only to gently press the door, as it smoothly and soundlessly opens a certain distance so that the pallet can be pulled out. Some users claim that from frequent contact there are traces of sweat, but it is easier to remove them from a flat surface than from pens.

The opening mechanism can be triggered automatically by gesture or voice, just say the word “dishes” and the cabinet opens - it's quite convenient, but during lunch time any family member can say such words, so it’s better to choose a different code word. Today, such nuances are not possible in every kitchen, but in the future everything will be automated.

For users, the capacity of the device, which is designed for a set of dishes for 4-6 people, is quite enough for an average statistical family, but if you often receive guests, then pay attention to a heater with a large capacity, for example, for 12 people. If you value comfort, then such an invention is for you.

The best models

Siemens BI630CNS1

• Material / Color: Stainless Steel / Black
• Combination: oven 450 mm high
• Heating system: the heater is located under the glass-ceramic bottom of the trolley, 4 levels of adjustment of the bottom of the trolley t = 30-80 ° C, the front of the cabinet remains cold
• Loading: maximum 25 kg, up to 64 cups for espresso or 12 plates
• Volume: 20 L
• Types of heating: heating dishes, supporting ready-made meals in a warm state, climbing yeast dough, defrosting foods
• Extension mechanism: push & pull, telescopic rails
• Exterior Design: No Handle
• Technical parameters: connection power - 0.81 kW, cable - 1.5 m
• Weight: 16 kg
• Dimensions: 140x595x550 mm
• Manufacturer: Slovakia

Bosch BIC630NB1

• Material / Color: Stainless Steel / Black
• Heating system and control: 4 levels of trolley bottom adjustment t = 30-80 ° C, electronic, sensors
• Loading: maximum 25 kg, up to 64 coffee cups
• Volume: 20 L
• Types of heating: heating dishes, heating bread, drinks, bringing dough to condition, defrosting food
• Extension mechanism: Push – pull, telescopic rails
• Technical parameters: connection power - 0.81 kW, cable - 150 cm
• Dimensions: 140x595x548 mm
• Producer: Slovakia, Russia

Neff N 17 HH 10 N0

• Material / Color: Stainless Steel / Black
• Heating system: 4 levels of trolley bottom adjustment t = 40-80 ° C, flat heating element
• Loading: maximum 25 kg, up to 64 cups for espresso or 12 plates with a diameter of 260 mm
• Volume: 20 L
• Types of heating: heating dishes, gentle extinguishing, finishing the dough until cooked, defrosting food
• Extension mechanism: push & pull, telescopic rails
• Technical parameters: connection power - 0.81 kW, cable - 1.5 m with a plug
• Dimensions: 140x596x548 mm
• Weight: 16 kg

GRAUDE COMFORT WS 14.0 S

• Material: tinted tempered glass
• Heating system: heater at the bottom of the glass-ceramic trolley, temperature range 30-80 ° C, the front wall of the cabinet remains cold
• Loading: maximum - 20 kg
• Volume: 20 L
• Extension mechanism: push & pull, telescopic rails
• Technical parameters: connection power - 0.81 kW, cable - 1.5 m
• Weight: 15 kg
• Dimensions: 141x594x548 mm
• Warranty / Manufacturer: 12 months / Germany

Electrolux EED 14700 OX

• Material / color: AFP coated stainless steel / silver
• Loading: 6 sets of tableware, up to 64 cups for espresso or 12 plates
• Temperature adjustment: 30 to 80 degrees
• Types of heating: heating dishes, maintaining ready meals before serving, finishing dough, defrosting foods
• Extraction mechanism: light pressure on the cover
• Status Indication
• Weight: 18 kg
• Dimensions: 130x594x535 mm
• Manufacturer / Warranty: Portugal / 1 year

findings

Such original equipment is still unusual for the mass Russian user, but for gourmets and aesthetes of proper nutrition this is a great acquisition.