Is the "non-stick" interior a baked enamel type finish (or stainless steel), or is it a toxic finish that will produce fumes that will kill my birds?
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It looks and feels like ordinary brushed aluminum with just a hint of sparkly you see on the latest versions of stone-coated non-stick pans.The manual states the coating is BPA-free. I'm pretty sensitive to overheated plastics and worn-out Teflon pans, but have not noticed anything askew with this unit even after baking food at 425-deg.
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It looks and feels like ordinary brushed aluminum with just a hint of sparkly you see on the latest versions of stone-coated non-stick pans. The manual states the coating is BPA-free. I'm pretty sensitive to overheated plastics and worn-out Teflon pans, but have not noticed anything askew with this unit even after baking food at 425-deg.
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i have had the toaster oven for maybe a year. just noticed while cleaning that the teflon coating on the back wall is severely peeling. can't be good for food! i toast but don't use it for broiling, so i am shocked.
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It has an enameled interior which is somewhat resistant to food sticking, but I would not call it "non-stick".
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It has a non toxic finish. it is wonderful, cleans easy, I use mine all the time and have even bought some as gifts. they hold up nicely and do not stain . I cook Curry a lot for my family and it has stained other wooden spoons but it just washes right off the ladle. I have bought other items from this company and have been very happy with all of them
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Teflon, as a non-stick surface has many detractors, its made in an environmentally unfriendly fashion, outgasses CFC's and its break-down products are (at least potentially) dangerous to birds and fish. 'The Green ceramic coating from this line is ostensibly ceramic based, and less toxic on several levels, plus they make the base out of iron/steel, not aluminum, and lastly it has a little bit of a dark green color. For more on Teflon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytetrafluoroethylene And The press release of Cuisinart: http://www.cuisinart.com/about/press/681.html
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Good afternoon, Cathy. Yes, the squirrel has enamel finish on the inside. I hope you find this information helpful. Adreanna, Plow & Hearth Customer Service
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I have no idea. I suppose I should. I didn't even know it was non-stick. Interior? The whole unit appears to be stainless. I am used to non-stick being black, like Teflon.
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Please read my review. The inside of this product is advertised non-stick. My first one was so non-stick that some of the coating disappeared after four hours on low. The replacement did the same thing! Thank goodness for Amazon.
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Interesting to see so many mention black enamel. I have always thought it was black teflon (non-stick coating). Since I don't like teflon, I would be happier if it were enamel or something inert. I guess the only way to know for sure is to call the company, since I don't want to scratch mine to find out for sure.
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The interior is not coated with non-stick. The interior of our toaster ovens are made of galvanized or aluminized steel.
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You might have to contact the maker. It's not toxic to birds. It is a hard flat black finish.
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No, it is not a non-stick interior, is stainless steel. Do appreciate the removal crumb tray, Oster discontinued the previous model which we like using, this is a good oven and meets our needs.
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Hi; As far as I can tell the one I purchased through Amazon has a flat finish finish on it. I don't have the feeder here where I am but I will check it this weekend. I have had the feeder in use through the winter and the wood has not weathered at all. Just some bird poop on it.
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The ones I have looked at have stainless steel inside, not non stick. Haven't listed, but several.
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It has one of those black interiors; I thought it was stainless steel throughout, but it does have that non-stick surface inside...which I don't like, but I kept it anyway...too much trouble to send it back.
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Enamel clad metal, don't know which kind, don't think it's either, but not stainless steel; has teflon looking lining inside. Contact the manufacturer
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Thanks Marc. I live north of Kansas City--also an area of lots of high humidity. I just hate to spend the extra $50 for stainless steel grates (I don't believe they will cook any better) just to avoid a rust issue if not necessary.
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When I emailed Zojirushi, this is the answer I got :: Dear Jenny,All of our water boilers have a stainless steel inside liner with a non-stick coating. The nonstick coating is made of PTFE. It is a fluoropolymer, a material commonly used for non-stick coating in cookware for conventional kitchen use.Sincerely,Chico Zojirushi America Corp.1149 W.190th St., Suite 1000Gardena, CA 902481-800-733-6270 ext 106