I found Waring TC0650 Toaster Oven because I wanted something w/o a non-stick coating. Does this use aluminized steel & if so isn't that also toxic?
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Here is the response I got back from Waring via email: "The TCO650 interior of the Toaster Ovens have aluminized steel.The wire racks are steel wire with chrome plating."Melissa GoldstoneWaring Parts & ServiceTorrington, CT 06790(800) 269 6640
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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/
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Whatever the wire rack is made of, they seem quite hard as well as strong, and I have no worries placing food (like bread) directly on the rack. To simplify clean-up, I line the pan with aluminum foil, either the normal version or the version that comes with non-stick bonded to one side. Since I'm only using the foil once, and it doesn't stick, this works well for me.
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Aluminum is only toxic (very mildly so) when cooking acidic fluids. I bake in the oven on the supplied trays covered with aluminum foil sprayed with cooking oil or else in steel baking pans. This is dry baking (oil is dry in this sense), so there is no aluminum ion exchange. If you bake bread, as I do, then the formation of the crust quickly stops ion exchange even if you bake dough directly on aluminized steel sheet or foil.
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The response I got from Waring was:"There is no nonstick coating in any of our ovens. The TCOP650 has stainless steel interior and the rack are cold rolled nickel."So there is consensus that it is NOT non-stick. Whether the interior is aluminized steel or stainless steel is perhaps up for debate.
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I'm a chef, I've taken note long ago about using aluminum in contact with food. IF you do not SCRAPE the aluminum, it will not then come off into the food. THUS, avoid cooking with, say, aluminum 2 Qt. sauce pans, if you scrape /stir with a stainleess steel spoon. Use a nylon spoon instead. Another way aluminum can be a poor choice for cooking is in contact with acidic foods. Tomato sauce is one such ACID, and it's in pizzas, but on the top of pizzas, thus I'd say you're safe , as the rack touches only the dough portion of the pizza. SO DON'T SCRAPE ALUMINUM, and DON'T COOK ACIDIC FOODS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ALUMINUM. I myself am about to but this little oven, by the way..... I'm a chef, I've taken note long ago about using aluminum in contact with food. IF you do not SCRAPE the aluminum, it will not then come off into the food. THUS, avoid cooking with, say, aluminum 2 Qt. sauce pans, if you scrape /stir with a stainleess steel spoon. Use a nylon spoon instead. Another way aluminum can be a poor choice for cooking is in contact with acidic foods. Tomato sauce is one such ACID, and it's in pizzas, but on the top of pizzas, thus I'd say you're safe , as the rack touches only the dough portion of the pizza. SO DON'T SCRAPE ALUMINUM, and DON'T COOK ACIDIC FOODS IN... » Read More I'm a chef, I've taken note long ago about using aluminum in contact with food. IF you do not SCRAPE the aluminum, it will not then come off into the food. THUS, avoid cooking with, say, aluminum 2 Qt. sauce pans, if you scrape /stir with a stainleess steel spoon. Use a nylon spoon instead. Another way aluminum can be a poor choice for cooking is in contact with acidic foods. Tomato sauce is one such ACID, and it's in pizzas, but on the top of pizzas, thus I'd say you're safe , as the rack touches only the dough portion of the pizza. SO DON'T SCRAPE ALUMINUM, and DON'T COOK ACIDIC FOODS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ALUMINUM. I myself am about to but this little oven, by the way..... « Show Less
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Inside of mine silver although I use foil to cover pan for gluten free purposes.The nonstick is not the problem.The turning on and off is.When you think its off it is not.We unplug to prevent fire hazards.Model not recommended.
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I just called Breville and it is NOT PTFE or PFOA free [I have a bird so I cannot have cookware or electrics that contain PTFE/PFOA] it's hard to get answers, but Breville, Cusinart and Calapholon ALL have their toaster & toaster convection combo ovens contain a non-stick coating with PTFE/PFOA. I'm calling Oster next, but they are closed now for the night. PS: to get an accurate answer on this type of "chemical" technical question, you really have to get to the corporate level [not the 800 CS] to get the ACTUAL info, many CS's said they were "free" but no one could show me on their websites where that was in writing. That's when each of the above co's got corporate involved, then either I was connected or they returned my call, then gave me the above info.
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The bottom of the oven is stainless steel. The sides don't appear to be Teflon. They feel more like an enamel. I have had no fumes at all and have used the boiler many times at the highest setting.
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YES! After only 2 months of use. Never used above 425 in my toaster oven and always hand washed. NOT SAFE once it degrades due to fiberglass.
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The nonstick surface appears to be much more durable than the earlier Teflon, but I wouldn't recommend using metal. Use wood or plastic.
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The Oneida website calls it aluminized carbon steel. It is very heavy gauge. I don't know what the non-stick surface is, but it works very well. I have not used it for cookies, but I have used it for pizza and the baked cheese that falls off just slips off the pan. I am very happy with it.
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Joan, I don't really know the answer to that question However, I'm sure if you email Chicago Metallic I'm sure that will be able to help. I'm thinking as to why you ask this question, if there was a health concern I'm sure Chicago Metallic would not be selling a pan that could be harmful to it's customers. Nevertheless, I hope this helps you get the answer your looking for. Sorry I could not be more helpful. Have a great day Tony
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I will check where I work what is 'aluminized steel'. however, I can tell you it is the best pan we have - you do not use any kind of spray or oil to keep the muffins from sticking. you pour in the batter, bake and they pop right out. LOVE IT.
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It's non stick and easy to clean but dont know about chemicals. sorry. Griddle is OK, it warped a bit but not very expensive.
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Mine is stainless steel. There is no nonstick coating to speak of. It's not like a coating you might find on a pan or pot, it's simply stainless steel. With a little oil, I have had no issues.
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I've been searching for days to find the non-toxic interior, either stainless or aluminum interior. This is what I've found so far: Hamilton Beach Model 31508 (apx. $42.00) and also Model 22708. I've also found some pricey ones, but they are more a small convection oven vs. a toaster-oven: &#65279;Waring Pro CO900 .9 cubic foot oven is stainless inside and out and also &#65279;comes with rotisserie for roasting. It heats up to 450 F in 5 minutes. Another minute for 500 F. Fan noise is quiet, about like a microwave, and there is no excessive heat leakage. It has a heavy glass oven door. I'm seriously considering this one. I've seen it for around $220. Another one I'm considering is the &#65279;Haier MWM12001SCGSS 1-1/5-Cubic-Foot 1000-Watt Grill and Convection Microwave Oven, beautiful brushed-stainless-steel construction (inside and out). The microwave oven measures approximately 15 by 20 by 13 inches. $139.00 and it ships for FREE on Amazon Hope this helps.
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I am not real familiar with all metals, but I would say it is made of steel. It is definitely not aluminum, much more stable than that. Heavy duty pan, this pan should have accompanied the toaster oven when new.
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I love this pan. I have two of them. The best non stick pan I have ever owned. I have not had a problem with the non stick coating..I'm somewhat suspicious that they used metal utensils or a Brillo pad to clean this which you should never do.. Again..best pans I have ever owned and we'll worth the money..Take care of it and it will last a long time.. I hope this helps..
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I really don't have the answer to that. Hope not because love the product. Remember your aluminium pans probably do have toxins and how long have we been baking directly on those.
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The panini grill pan is definitely non-stick. I've never cooked anything in this toaster oven that splashed on the sides or top, so I can't say how non-stick those surfaces are. The crumb pan in the very bottom is not non-stick but is easy to clean. I really like this toaster oven on the whole but I'll warn you that the toasting function takes much longer than a normal toaster oven and the timer used to set the preferred doneness is loud and a bit annoying.
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Asked my daughter, who I bought it for...she doesn't know. It is "nonstick" so I would guess aluminum non-stick coated. She said it cleans up great. Wish I could be more helpful.