I have noticed a gray chalk-like residue that is coming off of the exterior of this cooker, what materials are being released?
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Most likely is the juices of whatever your cooking mixed in with the water. If the interior surface of the cooker seems intact thats the most common cause. At high preassure this is pretty common.
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If you put it in the dishwasher, the coating will come off of the exterior and you will be left with a gray metal, somewhat rough finish. Maybe that's it?
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It APPEARS to be made of brass. Your query prompted me to seek it out and give it a polish as there are some dark spots on its surface. I was unable to remove them. However, I am pleased with this burner - I bought it as a back-up for cooking during a power cut - and it isn't an ornament so I'm not really bothered about its appearance.
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My question is what kind of food residue, how long has the residue been on and what is the item the residue is on. I found it to polish my kitchen appliances, but can not provide the answer to your question.
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I need find replacement for inner pan too. Not sure it is quality issue or not. I bought the cooker 4 years ago from Amazon. Now it started losing the non-stick coating in some area.
713281
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.
245336
My guess is stainless steel, but if it's allergy related I think you can email the company
907558
I don't recall glue residue, have had for sometime. If I did notice, would have used one of those "teflon safe" scrubbers. If it didn't come off - would have returned. I had the rectangular pan.
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I've seen this on mine (over a year old) when I use a typical glass cleaner - I believe the cleaner residue is the issue.I generally clean and then finish with simple vinegar/water solution to remove the residue every few months.
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I believe this is probably just accumulated "baked on" residue from your grilling activities over an extended period of time. I periodically brush the "flaking pieces" off, GENTLY, with the wire brush I use to clean the caste iron cooking grates. I then brush off the flakes that fall onto the cooking grate and surrounding area so they don't affect future grilling activities. I don't believe these flakes are any type of hazardous coating coming loose from the inside of the grill's cover.
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That happened to mine and although I was able to scrub burned food out the pan discolored where burned stuff was and now food sticks to pan
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I began smelling burning too around my 10th use, I noticed the fluff pressing against the stationary wheel (from where the resistance gears are) has been coming off. I plan to look further into it or call the company. It's like it's being burned off - turns into white powder...
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I had the same experience, also with the smell. I just threw it away. Couldn't even guess what the coating was!
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Thats not good! We bought it and have used it a lot - and no problems. If you got it from Amazon, have you contacted them first to see it you go through them or Weber? Have you cleaned it off with a brush? Maybe its clogged.
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I have noticed browning at the bottom of mine, as well, although I have had it for several months now and use it regularly. I first noticed it after food I was making still smelled like the broccoli and I wasn't making broccoli. I checked the reservoir and noticed burnt-looking brownish residue. I tried to clean it using a bottle brush with the sponge-tip; it helped but did not get it all off. I have watched very carefully and have not noticed any impact on the food (no discoloration, flakes, or change in taste). I am VERY PLEASED with the Freshfoods Cook-n-Blend Baby Food Maker!!
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They all do it. Ive had about 4 egg cookers in my lifetime and every one has a residue. I clean the pan - just a little scrubbing after each use will get rid of it.I also clean the egg holder and top. The person who uses vinegar sounds smart to me. I may start doing that.
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None, and I do nothing to it after a use. Never a sign of any rust. Great Wok. I did pre-season it a little.
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I am not sure but would guess it might be a teflon finish. I know it isn't a problem with me. I do not drain the water out each time I use the tea kettle. We use fresh spring water, and I don't like to throw it out unless it get some sediment in the bottom. There isn't much but occasionally I do rinse it out.