dangers from non-stick coating?
853015
Actually if you use it right, it's not as dangerous as they make it out to be. When cooking or baking with anything that has a PTFE(teflon) coating, don't go over 450F and you'll be fine. Harmful chemicals won't be released then.
1192153
I was sometimes I would soak it a bit then wipe with a soft sponge. My problem was that the nonstick surface began to wear and chip. I sent it back as you do not want to ingest teflon, very bad for you. It was a shame because otherwise we loved it.
1983721
No it does not have non stick coating. But if your pan is brought up to temperature before adding the food,nothing should stick
2253399
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.
370003
No, you should use non-stick utensils. You will scratch the surface with metal.
167344
Leakage is the least of the worries with this griddle. I don't really understand the question, but am answering because I sent this unit back after only a few uses. The non-stick surface is total junk. It is worse than no coating at all. I bought a much cheaper Presto griddle and am completely satisfied.
184283
The non stick coating is very adequate. You will not be sorry if you buy thes, they are awesome.
1921297
No it is not Non Toxic. Meaning that it is the traditional style of Dupont coating & only the new Ceramic based non-stick coatings are non toxic. Also an indication that a coating is the older style coating is if it limits the oven safe temperatures, and this 1 is only safe up to 400 degrees because of the coating.
1575220
I don't see a coating. Mine is just a silver/steel finish. I don't know why it would need to be non-stick, since you don't use it for cooking. I do notice that I get a slight coating of citrus oil, but it's easily washed with soapy water and a washcloth.
2282383
While I do not know the answer, I'd recommend asking Cuisinart directly, as they would have the information you want. Also, apparently Teflon is no longer created with PFOA & there are supposedly lots of nonstick coatings that aren't dangerous, but don't take my word for it, it's just something I was reading. Still, recommend asking Cuisinart, because unless the customers on Amazon happen to have taken part in the manufacturing, they most likely do not know. :(
1388420
The pans are steel coated with enamel. Which is very safe opposed to a nonstick coating which wears off and could impart chemicals into your food.
2049468
The coating is definitely not Teflon it is some other form of nonstick.I have read that some users have had that happened to the buttons but I have not had that happen yet and I use mine quite frequently.
1258368
Shelley is correct. The plates are as non-toxic as any cooking surface can be these days--until perhaps some other health risk is discovered for non-stick cooking surfaces.
719702
I have not used it on non-stick surfaces, however, I have used it on everything not specifically listed on the warning label with out problems.
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!
2253401
I haven't had a problem with the nonstick coating coming off. I enjoy my Fondue pot.
486835
I use only an occasional coating of canola oil and have not had the problem. Since one can damage the non-stick coating either mechanically or chemically, I would suggest that you contact Krups and ask them. Try http://krups.custhelp.com/app/ask. I am sure you are not the first person with this problem.