Is this a Stainless or Aluminized kit?
1517359
This is an Aluminized kit. Price is a sure give away on what material is used. Stainless will be 600-1200 range.
543162
It's aluminum with a non-stick coating. I would have preferred cast iron, but I'm quite happy with it. Works great.
1997539
No, it's aluminum. Very low grade non-stick aluminum, at that. My understanding is that some of these units were constructed with non-stick SS cookers, but those offered for sale here are not. The only stainless steel on this unit is the very thin facing on the front of the machine. Also, this is a Chinese built unit: not built in Japan, despite the name.The one I bought from Amazon, I donated to Salvation Army. The cheapness of the build was appalling, and the vastly protracted cooking times were absurd. Two hours for brown rice! My $15. rice cooker puts this thing to shame. Seriously. No, it's aluminum. Very low grade non-stick aluminum, at that. My understanding is that some of these units were constructed with non-stick SS cookers, but those offered for sale here are not. The only stainless steel on this unit is the very thin facing on the front of the machine. Also, this is a Chinese built unit: not built in Japan, despite the name.The one I bought from Amazon, I donated to Salvation Army. The cheapness of the build was appalling, and the vastly protracted cooking times were absurd. Two hours for brown rice! My $15. rice cooker puts this thing to shame.... » Read More No, it's aluminum. Very low grade non-stick aluminum, at that. My understanding is that some of these units were constructed with non-stick SS cookers, but those offered for sale here are not. The only stainless steel on this unit is the very thin facing on the front of the machine. Also, this is a Chinese built unit: not built in Japan, despite the name.The one I bought from Amazon, I donated to Salvation Army. The cheapness of the build was appalling, and the vastly protracted cooking times were absurd. Two hours for brown rice! My $15. rice cooker puts this thing to shame. Seriously. « Show Less
1443172
The original is aluminium. I exchanged the cast-iron for another aluminium and it's great.
1952080
I am sorry....I honestly do not know whether it is made out of stainless steel or aluminum. I can tell you though that I absolutely love this machine!!
1066190
It's twisted stainless steel with a flexible plastic coating, and it's 1/8" dia. This is a great, well-made kit. Hope this helps...
284032
The insert that shipped with my Fagor was teflon coated aluminum. I then researched, found and bought a stainless insert.
1941182
I'm not sure the kit says specifically, but based on the weight and malleability I'd assume they are aluminum.
392585
It seems more like aluminum to me. I don't know. It could be stainless steel but it's very light.
800545
They are definitely stainless !! a magnet sticks to them and a magnet will not stick to aluminum !! It says to keep them polished and or waxed to keep them protected and slick !
1035850
I believe it is stainless. Love it by the way. They only last a few years and the heating element goes out.
1208372
Never got the chance to find out. What I did find out was that it was not stainless steel construction. It is aluminum which is what I was trying to avoid. Sent it back.
1459483
Aluminum with Teflon coating. I would not buy this machine it has burned every batch of rice I have made...pick another one.
1083918
I don't remember any of it being stainless unless perhaps the cowling (where you can see the label attached). Basked and reamer were plastic. I don't have it around any more; got rid of it because of the noise.
1567527
The one I received is all stainless. However, when I ordered it the picture was different, it was all stainless. I hope it helps you...
1686549
I have had both. After having an aluminum one for years, I splurged and bought the stainless steel and was so disappointed in the performance that I bought a new aluminum one. I have had it for 10 years and am very pleased with it.
543163
Pretty sure it's aluminium. My wife,who is Japanese, loves this item and uses it constantly.