If you are retrofitting an existing lower cabinet system, a little light woodworking may be required to remove an existing cabinet and replace it with a drawer microwave oven and another storage solution, such as a smaller cabinet or pull-out drawer. You may also require an electrician to add the proper power source for the drawer microwave. As with any built-in appliance, the installation is more complicated than choosing a countertop microwave and plugging it in. Storage combination with drawers, 70 7/8x16 1/2x29 1/8 BEST Storage combination with drawers, white Bjrkviken/birch veneer, 70 7/8x16 BEST Storage. The best way to ensure a seamless integration of your drawer style microwave with the rest of your kitchen design is to choose it during the planning process and have it installed by professionals as your cabinetry, and other appliances are being added. Pull out microwave drawers do resemble the look of warming drawers, and you can always feature both in your kitchen design. Use them to quickly warm up leftovers, pop a bowl of popcorn, or warm up a favorite dish in just a matter of minutes. Unlike warming drawers, drawer style microwave ovens are designed for speed. Some can slow-roast items much like your slow cooker would, and many have a special proofing function for baking breads and pastries. Because you need to reach into the drawer. This can be especially helpful when you’re making larger meals, such as Thanksgiving dinner. Many warming drawers offer additional features, as well. Drawer microwaves feature a special design that pulls out as a drawer instead of having a drawer that swings open. They are much smaller than an oven, making them an energy-efficient way to keep hot dishes at the proper temperature until they’re ready to serve. Built-in Microwave Drawer with Automatic Presets, Touch Controls, Defrosting Rack and 1.2 cu. Warming drawers have become a popular addition to kitchen designs because of their conveniences. You may have heard both the terms drawer microwave and warming drawer, and although they may sound extremely similar, these are two very different kitchen appliances.