I am concerned about the chrome, my husband in chemical business was very surprised to see chrome on cookware. Also, is this made in China, scary?
335782
The chrome is on the outside over the copper so you do not have the constant need to clean the copper. My kettle was made in England, I have had it for a long time and it replaced the same style kettle that I purchased in 1968 when I was married. We have used these kettles for over 40 years and I would still recommend them over any other kettle.
335783
Not made in China, it is made in England, That is the reason I purchased it in the first place. It is chrome and it spots on the inside. I am on my 5th or 6th Simplex tea kettle because of the shape only! Love the way it looks. If I could find an All Clad made in the US I would like that. This is the only tea kettle I have found not made in China.
335784
They are only chrome on the outside the inside is tin lined, don't know where they are made but mine is fantastic and heats up so quickly.
335785
I don't think it is made in China, it is part copper. This is an English Company
335786
As far as I know, the kettles are English and conform to all safety standards. The exterior is a chrome finish, but the kettle is solid copper with interior tin lining.
335787
No. Simplex tea kettles are made of copper. All Simplex kettles are copperware, some are coated in chrome. And these kettles are manufactured in the U.K., not China. Check out this site if you have further questions and concerns: www.simplex-kettles.com.
335788
I have this kettle. Of course chrome is only on outside, but perhaps your husband knows something I do not. Have used it for several years. Back when I purchased it, I believe it was made in England. Maybe a website search of Simplex could answer the China made question. Good luck.
335789
I've had mine for several years and have had no problems with the chrome; it looks the same as it did as the day I bought it. There has been no spotting, pitting, or discoloration. It heats faster than any I've had before, including my Le Creuset which had to be replaced 3 times due to corrosion inside. I don't know where it was made but, considering the quality of the product, I doubt it was made in China.
335790
I believe it's lined with tin, the chrome is on the outside. My tea kettle was handmade in England, that's why I bought it in the first place. Same as with my French made Cuisinart cookware. IMO, once a product gets shipped out to China, Korea and points beyond, it's no longer the same quality.
1537937
Hello, I checked the owner's manual and it did not mention the type of metal used in it's construction so I've sent an email off to the manufacturer for assistance. I will update when I get a response. In the meantime I found a site that mentions the different types of metals used for cookware and their potential hazards:http://eartheasy.com/blog/2009/01/healthy-cookware/
1534024
I bought this pot as a replacement for one that I gave away from my original Farberware cook set that is over 25 years old...you can't kill it! The original was made in the USA and appears to be clad a little differently on the bottom than this one that is now made in China. The handles are of a different material although they can be used in the oven up to 350 degrees although I always cover the handles in foil. When I knock on the bottom of this pot, the sound is substantial. It doesn't have that tinny sound that cheap cookware has. While it may not be the finest cookware on the market, it is a very good pot that does not scorch. Imprinted on the bottom is Durable Stainless Steel, Impact Bonded. Also, I don't give it any special treatment. I just throw it in the dishwasher. Hope this helps.
1950420
Chrome...stainless steel ...I don't worry about it. I use it only once or twice a year and it has held up. I bought the original 15 years ago and would still have it but I left it at my son's house two Thanksgivings ago. I use it for 20+ lb turkeys and have made aluminum foil handle extenders to solve the problem of handle slippage...just grab the foil extension and pull the handle up out of the pan.
879541
I searched all over the unit, case and instructions. All I can tell you it is distributed from a company in NY. I just went to the website and the stove is made in China. I hope this answers your question.
525204
Thanks for the info! I broke my old 1 1/2 quart corningware -- and didn't realize the new stuff wasn't safe on the stove top. Why did they change a good thing?
1746719
Made in Italy. They are sensitive to use. You cannot use any heavy metal on it as it will scratch. However, once you get the hang of them, cooking is wonderful. After about 6 months of steady use cooking different items, I am pleased. I find them better than the Frenchie La Crue. which we have a set of. We had to use Cuisinnart lids as there are two that do not come with lids. So, outside of this minor adumberation, the porduct gets high marks. Finally, these are not for wok, high heat cooking, beware.
363613
I don't believe it is an actual chrome plated finish. I think it is stainless steel polished to a shinny bright silver finish. Which makes it VERY durable. While giving it the appearance of chrome. Chrome was used in the 50s and 60s as a plating to protect the metal underneath. Chrome is hard and resists rust better than steel. But chrome can/will rust. Stainless steel has Chromium in it, but is much more resistant to rust.
1731320
Packaging says China. I would usually stay away from Chinese cookware, but this specifically uses surgical stainless steel, which means the country of origin -- knock on wood -- typically cannot screw up in terms of quality/safety of the material used. Otherwise, I would stay away. I cannot find an American or European cookware of this type (covered stainless roaster) so this is the best alternative with it being made of surgical stainless.
61382
It could be the steel...It looks like the standard warning, which I've also seen on steel products (they release a carcinogenic gas when super heated, so don't raise the temperature of your knife a couple thousand degrees). I doubt that a chef's knife with lead content would be saleable per FDA regulations.
2270798
After contacting the company, I got an answer from "Elizabeth"(she says she is the only Elizabeth there). According to her, she and other customer service reps are told to answer inquiries regarding this, that what the interior coating is composed of "is proprietary information of the company". That's it. That is all they will tell you. AND, its made in China. So, do you really want to put your health in the hands of this company?? Beautiful oven, but such an answer is insulting, and simply not good enough. period.
847882
I don't have the box for the cooker anymore, but I do have the booklet that came with it. The booklet was printed in China, so I suspect the cooker is manufactured there. That said, the cooker is made from "high-fired porcelain" and since I don't cook acidic foods in it, I feel entirely comfortable using it. I guess you have to use your own best judgment, and I do understand your concern.
1331907
I don't think it is... It's chromed, but the inside has a faint patina. These are produced in China, so you'll get what you pay for, but they work. For the price, they are great.
1845758
Who knows? As I said I tied to clarify thing with them but they are not willing to provide accurate information in writing or otherwise..They say "it is a private proprietor" information and they can not disclose where the materials come from or what is in their coating. Well, they verbally state that it can be from Germany but there is no written/official confirmation that this information is indeed accurate. They also stated that the way they make things cvhanges all the time. So, as I said they are totally incompetent as a company. I wouldn't trust anything unless it came in writing or they had that information posted on their website..All we can say at this point is that this item is assembled in USA....nothing more beyond that..I have a suspicion that it is from Chinese materials otherwise why wouldn't they be willing to reply to my written request confirming that? I returned it as I don't want to be fooled. If It's not on a paper, there is no proof what it is exactly and where it came from...Let me know if you come across things not made in China :) I found pots and pans, silverware and more things but it's tough...Hope this helps...
1864758
I have had absolutely no problems with this piece of cookware but for a question about leaching chemicals, I would contact the manufacturer.
1725133
Its made of stainless steel, if it was chrome plated it would be shinier. My opinion of course.
4747
Dave - US Federal regulations, prohibit lead and cadmium use in any materials that comes in contact with food. Coatings must be formulated from material that have are listed in 21CFR170(b). Neither lead, cadmium nor any heavy metal is approved as "Generally Recognized As Safe"Imported cookware can be an issue, especially from China as China tends to ignore US safety conditions. The Ceramica© used by Cuisinart is manufactured in Italy and meet all US and EU safety codes according to the Ceramica© website.