1974 GE Hotpoint Range -Drawer Liners?

[claytibug]

Hi!

I’m reworking my 1974 GE Hotpoint Range (Avocado Green) and I’m wanting to line the storage drawers. I thought initially that I’d just line them with some contact paper and be set, but now I’m thinking that might now be a good idea since it is an oven? The drawers are in good shape just a few spots of rust that I’m planning on hitting with some ospho rust converter, but I’d still like to line them. So, I guess the question is, do we think that contact paper would be ok in the storage drawers, or is there another suggestion as to what I could line them with?

Thanks in advance for your help!

**Please note that these are 100% storage drawers, the only heat they would be getting would be radiating from the oven or the eyes when they are in use.

 

[luxflairguy]

My grandmother always lined hers with old newspaper. When I had a range with a drawer, I always lined it with shelf liner. It could be taken out a wiped or washed down. Greg

 

[pulltostart]

Drawers on ranges like this one were never designed to be and weren't promoted as 'warming drawers'.  They are strictly storage drawers/spaces.  The drawers are not sealed compartments but are open to everything under and behind the range.  I don't think they would be a very food-friendly environment or a place to keep prepared food warm.

 

lawrence

 

[circlew]

My mom lined the bottom storage drawer of our '53 Westinghouse with either white butcher paper or a piece of fabric backed vinyl wallcovering. Since heat rises, it's not a problem below the oven.