what is the heating element made of, stainless steel or other material?
1992919
Condensing coils: All of ours are 304 grade stainless because that is the only metal we allow the water or steam to touch. Heating elements: Because we are the only ones specifically designed not to boil dry, ours is going to give you a higher purity.
1992920
All of ours are 304 grade stainless because that is the only metal we allow the water or steam to touch. Heating elements especially in the countertop models vary widely amongst the different distillers out there. Because we are the only ones specifically designed not to boil dry, ours is going to give you a higher purity. Some use an outside heater and use a weight scale to determine when the tank is empty but scale buildup can have negative effects with this
838679
The heating system is stainless steel-lined, which eliminates water contact with the heating element, which I understand is aluminum. This should help extend the life of the heating element
1341404
There's no aluminum in ours. The element is probably high carbon stainless, because a magnet will attract it but less so than the other parts such as the pan, the brackets on the heating element, etc. So it is all steel of some sort or another. (The parts that contact the food, that is.)
934698
Stainless Steel, but the electronics on this maker didn't last 6 months, I had to pay shipping & cut & send back the cord, to get a replacement under the warranty period
1364962
They are made of stainless steel with a steel disc on the bottom for better heat distribution I have an Induction cooktop and it works well
1924060
When its made out of stainless steel, its stainless steel. The bottom is 3 ply in order to conduct heat evenly.
1591435
The heating element is in the base. There is a stainless tube running up the inside of the vessel along the side which delivers heat to the water.
434337
I believe stainless steel. It is heavy like metal. It works and is good for the price, but I ended buying a Capresso from Bed Bath & Beyond, which foams soy milk, or reg nonfat milk really well and heats it as well for $50.00 using one of their coupons, always use their coupons for lower prices.
1981761
The inside is plastic except for the bottom which is metal and is over the heating element. I've only given it a test run so far as we will be using it for travel, but it seems to work fine.
1080375
It appears to be cast iron like a duch oven would be made from. It is NOT aluminum, and does not appear to be stainless steel.
1264793
I think stainless steel and it is HEAVY DUTY. I LOVE ALL THE COOKWARE. THINGS ARE HEAVY IN WEIGHT TOO.
494250
It doesn't seem to be stainless to me - has a flat finish. Could be aluminum but it seems a bit heavy. Could also be some type of alloy but I'm not sure. It does have the heat transfer properties of aluminum.
560791
It's a pretty large unit, 16"w x 9"h x 10.5"d (12" if you count handle) outside is metal I think stainless on the front and black painted aluminum. The heating element I have no idea, it doesnt look like metal but similar to whats on an electric stove. it does have one element on top and one on bottom. I love mine, use it for toasting, baking cookies, I've even made salmon in it successfully
999384
It is stainless steel. Steel wool will work, or a stiff grill brush.I get mine hot/warm and it comes clean fast
47384
Stainless steel. If it is warmed up with warm water for about 5 minutes before putting anything in it, it will stay warm just about all day. I've had good luck with this.
2009055
Not sure about the heating element. Unit has a nice design and push button to raise and lower bread. Bagel button also nice. Generally higher quality look and features.
586139
Yes. It is stainless steel. The pot is too large for the small electric element on our stove and too small for the large heater. This thing was designed by a committee that had never been in a kitchen.