What is the bottom surface (that is in contact with stovetop) made of? I don't want aluminum, want a steel bottom.
1008688
I tested the bottoms by applying a magnet and the magnet stuck, so it has iron in it. I did this test to make sure they would work with an induction stovetop, as I am buying an induction stove. These pots are the best I've ever had. Foods do not stick, even when cooking without oil.
1008689
It is aluminum. We have had our pans a year and the only down side is that the bottom is discolored. They are truly non-stick and come clean with warm water.
1008690
It has a steel bottom. I have the 12 inch pan, I love it nothing sticks. It's large enough to feed a large group and I can also use it on my Nu-wave cook top. I also tried the magnet trick. so it can't be aluminum. For the size it is really light weight and easy to handle.
845681
Yes, it has an inner layer of stainless steel that the food comes in contact with, the aluminum later (which is completely enclosed in stainless steel, so your food and kitchen surfaces never come into contact with the aluminum) and the bottom layer of stainless steel which comes in contact with the cooking surface.
264909
No it is a steel bottom like the exterior. We chose this model because it wasn't aluminum like other models. There is no problem with sticking because it is only water in the bottom of the pot.
606451
I don't know. It doesn't say on the bottom. So, I will assume that it is not stainless steel. Sorry, I couldn't help more.
1056152
It is stainless, but I don't think I would use it on the stovetop, but you probably could.
2119619
I'm not positive, but I think that you're right. I just dragged it out of the cupboard to look, lol. It appears to be aluminum with a stainless steel handle. It did not cause any discolouration to the pot that it sat in.
1626581
Hi Ben - All parts that come in contact with food, herbs, etc. are steel. The only aluminum are tubes covering steel side supports, more for decoration - no contact with food. For the money this is an excellent unit for home use.
1607533
Don't know since i have a gas stove, but the unit is heavy stainless steel and the bottom is smooth like a stainless steel frying pan.
1909603
Sorry to say this item is not 100% stainless steel. If it were it would work on my induction cooktop and it does not. Aluminum will not work on induction stoves but stainless does. I'm really bummed, was looking forward to it but mine has to go back, it's worthless with my induction stove that only works with stainless steel and iron pots. The pot may have a stainless steel core wrapped with aluminum - why it won't work on induction stoves that only work with stainless steel and iron pots.
1672577
I have this pot but haven't cooked in it yet. As far as I can tell, this is stainless steel throughout. Doesn't seem as though any other metal would be touching your food.
445758
All I know is that the bottom is stainless steel, inside and out. The entire teakettle is a very good quality stainless steel.
1144412
The bottom is flat and works great on any stove range (gas or induction or coil). I have an induction stove and it is very stable and adequate. No metallic ring needed
2005478
The rack is metal, not sure if it's stainless. My issue with the canner is the rippled bottom. I have a glass stovetop and it does not heat evenly, therefore it never reaches the appropriate temperature to can. I am looking for a smooth bottom one currently.
1118053
I no longer have the packaging so do not know where manufactured. Bottom does not seem to be encapsulated. The whole product is very light weight. I thought it would be something like I've seen on the cooking shows and those appear to be heavier like stainless but this product looks and feels like aluminum to me. I am no expert ... just my opinion.
741089
pan bottom is thin stainless. food would probably burn. I use in oven only sorry.
1527338
We opened the box, felt how rough the bottom was, like an etched metal design, and put in right back in the box to return it. The bottom is very rough. It wasn't worth taking a chance ruining my glasstop stove. We purchased Cooks Standard Multi-Ply Clad Stainless-Stainless Steel 10 Piece Cookware Set which we have been very happy with. The bottom is flat and smooth :)
1937607
The interior is stainless steel -- 100% as far as I can tell. It does not have a non-stick surface. I do not think there is any aluminum in the lid or touching the food. It comes with a steamer/basket, which I think is stainless, as well.