What is the pot made from? Does anyone know what this pot is made from? Aluminum? Non-stick? I'm trying to avoid both! Thanks.
2007515
I looked at one in the store. Rice bowl is teflon. Don't know what steamer bowl is--aluminum or stainless.
803649
the pot where the food goes looks ceramic - which then sits in the heating element part which appears to be aluminum (a magnet sticks to it, whereas stainless steel is not magnetic). you can lift out the ceramic pot. hope that makes sense.
195764
pot is non-stick. ceramic, no teflon. inside inner lid looks like stainless, no coating.
1018175
I was told it was aluminum, we don't put it in the dish washer....we wash it by hand. We love it and how it cooks.....
1611428
The pan is definitely made of aluminum. I still have the packaging that came around the pan because it has recipes on the inside of it. it says on the packaging made of aluminum for even cooking throughout. This pan has been awesome.
1089262
I haven't opened the box yet and it's been months; why? Because I found out the pot inside is alluminum and I'm wondering if it's safe, is it covered with metal, or you know this fear about aluminum has got me stumped!
503119
The pot that you cook in is not teflon, more like a light metal that is non stick & very easy to clean.
2050593
I know the new answer is stainless. But I have used aluminum all my life and never had any problems. I know when I need another pan it will be aluminum.Lighter heats faster, cooks more uniformly. Aluminum would always be my choice.
2212485
It's aluminum. As long as you don't put it in the dishwasher, it will stay nice and shiny. I use mine in several different stainless steel and teflon pots. The bottom is smooth so it doesn't scratch the teflon. I think it's better than the original one that came with my Presto. It's just about size and what pot or pan you are trying to fit it in. I thought it was perfect for many uses.
130379
I don't recall because I returned the pot due to the fact that after only a few uses, the non-stick surface began to flake and peel off. I guess it worked so well that it wouldn't stick to the pot!
994805
Just soap and water and steel wool if needed. Aluminum pots get naturally darken over time. Mine is very dark on the bottom now. Its not caked on like with a cast iron pot. It's just the metal itself gets darker, which is expected with aluminum. This is how every aluminum pot I've ever cooked with in a restaurant has looked. Its normal
127929
Its 'says'/claims to be completely stainless steel; its the reason I bought this one. I am Sensitive to Nickel/aluminum and haven't had ANY issues with this cute pot. Hope this helps.
139765
Yes it is non-stick... I answered earlier saying it wasn't but I was thinking the question was about my stock pot... forgot about the frying pan... it IS non-stick
310472
The aluminum core is in an induction-capable stainless steel disk bonded to the bottom of the pot. The pot itself is stainless steel with no nonstick coating inside.
168199
The pan is probably not stainless steel. It has a non-stick coating, is lightweight and non-magnetic, so I'm guessing its aluminum.From the owner's manual: "The nonstick coating may wear out with use. "The nonstick coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect its Cooking or Keep Warm performances or sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health. If concerned with the peeling of the nonstick coating, please replace the Inner Cooking Pan by purchasing a new one."The pan is part number B297, and on the Zojirushi parts site it's currently $28. The pan is probably not stainless steel. It has a non-stick coating, is lightweight and non-magnetic, so I'm guessing its aluminum.From the owner's manual: "The nonstick coating may wear out with use. "The nonstick coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect its Cooking or Keep Warm performances or sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health. If concerned with the peeling of the nonstick coating, please replace the Inner Cooking Pan by purchasing a new one."The pan is part number B297, and on the Zojirushi... » Read More The pan is probably not stainless steel. It has a non-stick coating, is lightweight and non-magnetic, so I'm guessing its aluminum.From the owner's manual: "The nonstick coating may wear out with use. "The nonstick coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect its Cooking or Keep Warm performances or sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health. If concerned with the peeling of the nonstick coating, please replace the Inner Cooking Pan by purchasing a new one."The pan is part number B297, and on the Zojirushi parts site it's currently $28. « Show Less
1081007
I just bought the glass cookware 4 months ago and its great, food doesn't stick and washes easily. unlike aluminum cookware people don't understand that aluminum is a heavy metal and when you cook in it some residue of aluminum does gets into the food. the best cookwares are clay and as many people know glass comes from silica and silica comes from clay.
931180
I am not sure. It is light weight metal, has sticky resistant. I really like this pot. Very durable.