Please tell me the difference between ceramic and stainless steel soleplate. My wife wants one of these and I really don't know wich is better. Thank
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Stainless steel will get sticky with use. The Ceramic glides like a sled on snow. We love the iron. I'm not an engineer and thats why my answer is simple.
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I have an old stainless steel plate iron and it also leaks if I don't pay attention, so it doesn't matter if it's ceramic or what not. The key is to put the water in first, then turn on the iron and wait for it to heat up. The iron has to be fairly hot. Then press the steam button several times to "blow" it out before setting iron to garment. I've done a lot of ironing in my day. The problem with a steel plate is that it will snag delicate fabrics after a while especially if used over metal zippers and becomes scratched.
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My Tfal has been VERY disappointing. So much so that I don't even use it anymore. I use my old iron. It leaks excessively and I have been unable to stop it. It leaks when I'm ironing and it also leaks when I stand it up to rest. It leaks and leaks and leaks. It's so annoying! Grrrrrr!
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Not sure you received my earlier reply. I like the ceramic because it glides effortlessly and starch spray does not stick as much as it does with stainless soleplate. Just use a wet dish towel after using and run the iron over it and you will get years of service.
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Glides so much better than stainless and it does not seem to pick up starch as the metal plate does. I like ot
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As an engineer, I dont have a technical answer for this question. Having said that, how does it matter to a person ironing a garment? Not much difference in normal usage. However, if you iron over something such as a forgotten piece of plastic in a pocket that melts and sticks to the iron, ceramic is easier to clean. Other than that, I don't see a difference. As someone who has spent some time trying to clean out stuck-on burnt plastic on iron surfaces, this difference made the choice for me.
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The ceramic tends to stain, getting quite dark over time. The stainless is, well, stainless!
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If you iron clothes several times a week, you will want a lightweight iron with a non-stick soleplate. Choose a ceramic soleplate iron with a wide range of dry and steam-based temperature settings. I like the Ceramic soleplate because it is lighter as well. I have had this iron for about 2 months and love it.
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according to a customer survey, a ceramic surface is more difficult to clean. I have another problem with my T-fal steam iron, very poor instructions, and it started to leak exsessively when ironing. I replaced it with a Panasonic steam iron, and I'm very satisfied with it.
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Hello Irene, I can't speak from a professional nor scientific standpoint, but personally I don't care for the way that teflon coatings peel and flake-off over time... So I made the switch to ceramic and love it! I no longer have to worry about my cookware losing its 'nonstick' appeal rapidly.
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The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine exterior appearance, then you can have a super-high quality product at a good price!Hope this helps. The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine... » Read More The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine exterior appearance, then you can have a super-high quality product at a good price!Hope this helps. « Show Less
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These plates are ceramic, and I don't use heat protector. My mall guy said the same thing, and everything seems good so far.
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It's all about what you plan to cook. If something will be cooking slow for along time you'll be better off with the cast iron. If you need a tomato sauce or 1/2 lb of spaghetti use the SS. Pro for stainless, cleans really well, much lighter, won't chip(assuming enameled cast iron)
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It's taken me longer than it should to figure out there are 3 options with Weber: porcelain enameled STEEL, porcelain embedded CAST IRON, and stainless steel. The 7525 model is the porcelain covered steel. Everyone loves cast iron skillets for a reason. They hold heat longer than steel. From a cooking standpoint, the cast iron is the best choice. I am not sure that it will last the longest. I've read a bunch of reviews on lifespan: some weber owners swear by the stainless and some swear by the cast iron.
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since I've not used the ceramic, I can't say for sure but what I can say is that cats love any running water and it encourages them to drink. I got this one and my 2 cats love it. I decided to get the stainless steel over the ceramic because it would be easier to clean and algae build up would be minimal (I've not seen any in the months I have had this).
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The 699$ is stainless steel surface. The one you are looking at is aluminum. It is a very good quality, but different look. It looks kind of buffed, vs shiny. I love it. I had been using it for little less then a year. With time it gets this rustic old-kitchen pot look.
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Actually, they feel more like ceramic. I also have cups that _are_ made from the same material as the plates - they're shorter, wider, with smaller handles. These are not the same. These do feel better in the hand, though.
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Is the difference between the two irony stainless and pure stainless? If so I put a magnet to the pot and it doesn't seem to hold. Hope that helps.
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The main difference is that it is "multiclad" or "ply"which means its polished stainless steel with an aluminum core for the faster heating and even heat distribution. It's also heavy duty, thicker and stronger...most all of my cookware is clad stainless (All Clad & Cuisinart) Regular stainless does not have a core and will not have the same cooking advantages and may not last as long.
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good stainless is NOT magnetic, nor is ceramic. Some cheap SSTL is magnetic, so contact the mfgr.
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I only have the metal but have read it's quicker to heat and obviously more durable. At a recent coffee shop they had several metal ones they used. I did not see glass or ceramic.
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Hello Irene,I can't speak from a professional nor scientific standpoint, but personally I don't care for the way that teflon coatings peel and flake-off over time... So I made the switch to ceramic and love it! I no longer have to worry about my cookware losing its 'nonstick' appeal rapidly.
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I can't tell the difference in steel blends by looking at the material. I will say, like Pamela, ours is easy to clean and corrosion free after several months of daily use. My water is fairly neutral in pH, and low in salts. Given the amount of metal in the thing, I find it hard to believe the manufacturer would use an alloy that wouldn't stand up the household use.
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As in cookware- it just comes down to how you feel about non-stick coatings. Some people are paranoid about chemicals- others prefer nonstick, so they offer both. I personally prefer the electro-polishing because I don't worry that I will scrape up the coating when I scrub the interior. And what is the point of getting stainless steel if you're just gonna coat it with plastic?
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Epoca customer service says it's sandblasted stainless steel, which is potentially toxic and I returned my kettle. Stainless steel is an excellent cooking surface *unless* it has been damaged via harsh scouring or otherwise (and sandblasting is pretty harsh!). In that case it can leech nickel which is toxic. Google "healthiest type of cookware" for more info.