reviewers go back to 2004... Does this pot contain the harmful Teflon properties mentioned in the media ?
1541159
There is no teflon on this pot. "Quantanium nonstick coating" - not sure what this is, but it is not a coating that can peal off like teflon.
1993135
I'm not sure of the material but it is not teflon; it's one of the newer non-stick materials. I love this pot and even purchased one as a gift.
993257
No - It is MUCH different. Cirrculon is AMAZING and AWESOME! You will never have food stick to the pan. I highly recommend the cookware. I have had mine for about 20 years - and it looks brand new! BUY it! for sure! Teflon is old and outdated and has chemicals!
1933004
There are new non stick coatings out that you can use medel utinsils, and go into the dishwasher. Those do not throw off toxins..You might want to look into those breadmakers!Its really isn't toxic unless the taflon seal is , cut, scraped off, so to speak, ..If you do not use high heat with taflon there is not a problem, but before using it, always heat itup for awhile with water in it, and wash it out again, then use it..We are all going to die of something, and I doubt at this point if its going to be teflon!
1398237
This is from their FAQ page: Is your nonstick coating safe and does it contain TEFLON The nonstick coatings that Nordic Ware uses on all of its cookware and bakeware products are formulated to our specifications and produced in the USA by coatings companies that also supply the medical, military, foodservice and aerospace industries. We've chosen our suppliers because of their ability to meet our very precise quality standards. The coatings we use vary based on what type of food they will be releasing, and what temperatures the cooking vessel will reach. Our bakeware coatings are and have always been PTFE and PFOA-free, since an entirely different formulation is necessary to release sugars (associated with baking) than proteins (associated with meats and dairy). Our cookware coatings can be one of several formulations, depending on what substrate material they're being applied to (cast aluminum versus aluminized steel). We are able to state that PFOA is not present in any of the coating formulations that we currently use on consumer cookware products. PTFE (an entirely different compound than PFOA) is the material that gives nonstick surfaces their "slipperiness" and is widely used in consumer cookware coatings, including many of Nordic Ware's stovetop cookware products. Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont and refers to a specific nonstick coating that they exclusively manufacture. Teflon is not used by Nordic Ware for any consumer cookware or bakeware finishes at this time.
372272
Teflon pan very durable though and have not seen any flaking in the pan in the six ➕ years that we have owned it. Great cooker. You should notice a difference from the older cookers. We use ours daily sometimes twice a day.
386139
This is a guess but I remember Teflon pans and this non-stick surface is much harder and darker than Teflon ever was. Off-hand, I'd say no it isn't made of Teflon. I don't know that Teflon is even used anymore. Why not ask Calphalon?
687033
Never have. Check where the plates sit, the heating element pads, to be exact. Clean those and clean the bottom of the plates. If not you might have scraped the Teflon coating off and it's coming apart and the heat caused it to micro-crack releasing toxic Teflon fumes. If anything contact amazon. They have a great customer support team.
1424505
The pot we had purchased from Amazon when we wrote this review was stamped Indonesia on the bottom, but some might also have been made in China. Regardless, Revere is no longer what it used to be years ago when it was considered a first-rate gift for brides. This saucepan is still in our kitchen, but is never used. Please refer to our original review for details. We will never buy 'today's' Revere ware again. Fortunately there are other good pots on the market.
1371403
Yes. I have heavily used mine for about 2 years and the Teflon coating is now starting to chip off but only slightly.
1648221
I have a pet bird as well, and have been searching for a "safe" set of cookware. From the research I've done these do not have Teflon. The main hazardous off-gassing components are PTFE, PFOA, and cadmium, of which this set is free of. From what I can tell they are the safest pots & pans set at this price point.
2145780
I recently graduated from college and we did learn about how this stuff can cause inflammation and pneumonia. Causes more problems in children. Releases a gas when heats up. This is why Teflon pans should only be used on low heat. I wont buy the Vitamix cause I am a health freak and pregnant too (not worth the risk)...but someday I will purchase when they resolve this issue. Consumer reports has a listed section about nonstick coating risk.
725922
Did you ever get a definitive answer? We're considering this oven, but don't want any Teflon like coatings. Thank you.
2042581
Don't actually know about the chemicals but what I will tell you that in 2 years of use, nothing has come off the pan. Teflon scratches and then falls off. It has to be getting in your food. I love these pans. introduced them to my sister and she swaers by them now as well.
1066786
Sorry. I don't know; I sought it several years ago and I don't remember if the grill contains Teflon. I am sure the specs should describe details about containing materials, though.
781282
There is NO teflon in the press. The press is all stainless steel and is easy to clean. This is a high quality press and works well. It costs a bit more than others, but you get what you pay for.
2036495
Good question, but I don't know the answer, it is not mentioned in the user manual, I have been using this type of pressure cook for over 3 years, very safe, no incident ever occured to me.