is the steaming tray aluminum or stainless steel?
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The inner pot is too light weight to be stainless steel. It may be aluminum that has a special coating on it. The upper tray I believe is uncoated aluminum.
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Hi, Ewelina -- No, the Joyce Chen 3-Tier Steamer is definitely stainless steel on all surfaces that touch food... it's a nice weight (heavier than light, but not too heavy), is made very well, and feels very solid. It's one of my favorite pieces of kitchenware, and I recommend it highly.
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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.
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The lining of the base heating unit looks to be aluminum. The "crock" food container is shinier and could be stainless steel is quite lightweight so I can not be sure if it's stainless steel or polished aluminum.
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it looks aluminum but I'm sure it's a lightweight SS because it didn't pit or get that discoloration aluminum gets in the dishwasher. My husband loves it and it's really easy to clean but i do wish they had extra inner pots so I could switch off each morning if I forget to clean it the night before.
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I think they might be aluminum. :( A completely stainless steel steamer is hard to find. I have tried.
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The box says "professional grade stainless" but no specifics. I have been more than pleased with the steamer as I use it at least once a week.
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It is stainless, almost looks like a chromed stainless. Easy to clean unit as well. I love this machine!
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With the exception of the wooden handle, the entire pot is stainless steel. I would never cook in aluminum - I don't even use aluminum foil.
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It's not stainless steel. It's either aluminum or aluminum alloy. I can't tell the difference. Hope this help.
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Likely brass or stainless steel. The unit weighs 14 pounds. And unlike the person who stated the machine "...takes forever" to heat up, I am impressed by how quickly it heats to brewing temp, and then goes quickly to steam-level temperatures. I think their quality assurance must be lacking, but I got a good machine.
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Hi, it's Joan again. I contacted the company and here is their response: Hello, Thank you for contacting AROMA Housewares. The steam tray is constructed of BPA free plastic. Please let us know if you have any other questions regarding your Aroma rice cooker. Thank you,
2257061
Mine was solid stainless steel. Looks and works great inside my large walk-in shower.
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The pot is described as stainless steel if it contains aluminum I could not say because I bought it believing that what amazon says in their description is the truth.
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it's stainless steel. It is the perfect size for travel, and it heats water very fast.
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The interior is stainless steels which I really liked. I did not observed lots of steam when it was still working. That been said, however, it probably will only last for a year, according to my experience. I will not buy from this brand again.
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The tray cover seems to be stainless, as well as the coffee baskets, and the frother. That's it.