Why does a Stainless Steel Steamer have aluminum screws &amp; legs? This is really a rhetorical question, but some people might appreciate knowing this.
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I don't know. I'd guess that the legs are cheaper and easier to work with when they're aluminum, and since they don't normally contact the food there's less concern for those who think aluminum is toxic.
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Hello,No, I haven't noticed. Everything looks clean inside - no plastic, stainless steel only. Why would there be plastic there in the first place, anyway?
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Good question. I brought a stainless steel finish and gave it my contractor to install for a new construction. I will go over to job site today. Will check and let you know
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Its all about the screws you use. Normally the screws they include are not metal screws. But if you exchange them with metal screws I can't it being a problem. The unit itself has holes for screws.
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The body of the cooler section is stainless steel but the legs are not. Either way I have no rust at all and I love this cooler. I now own 2 of them
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I think they do not actually. The steamer itself is a single stainless ply - not a 3 ply. It is part of a set that is 3 ply, but the steamer is not - and does not need to be.
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The steamer tray on mine is stainless steel. Same appearance as the pot, just the metal is thinner. I've been using it for over 2 years and it's always worked great, never any problems. Even dropped the lid from 5 ft. once :-O, and it was perfectly fine. The tray is marked S.S304 on the side. I googled this number, and as I expected it is an abbreviation for stainless steel grade 304. However, I understand that some earlier models of this rice cooker did have an aluminum tray, so it's possible, although not likely, that you could have gotten an earlier model. If the tray is marked S.S.304 or if it has the same color and shine as the pot, it's pretty safe to say it's stainless steel. If it's more dull and isn't marked it's likely aluminum.
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That's a good question! I don't recall seeing anything in the description about it, and honestly, never thought about it. As long as the steamer does its job, I had no reason to turn it upside down to look. But, since you asked, I did turn it over to see. It looks to me like there are 3 small vent holes - one in each <^> right angle section (sorry, thought I could get angular shape via keyboard symbols, but guess not!) Two of the vent holes look similar to the recessed screw holes and the third one has a protruded plastic hood that partially covers the hole, which would cause the steam to go outward, rather than downward, I think. Hope this helps! That's a good question! I don't recall seeing anything in the description about it, and honestly, never thought about it. As long as the steamer does its job, I had no reason to turn it upside down to look. But, since you asked, I did turn it over to see. It looks to me like there are 3 small vent holes - one in each <^> right angle section (sorry, thought I could get angular shape via keyboard symbols, but guess not!) Two of the vent holes look similar to the recessed screw holes and the third one has a protruded plastic hood that partially covers the hole, which would cause the... » Read More That's a good question! I don't recall seeing anything in the description about it, and honestly, never thought about it. As long as the steamer does its job, I had no reason to turn it upside down to look. But, since you asked, I did turn it over to see. It looks to me like there are 3 small vent holes - one in each <^> right angle section (sorry, thought I could get angular shape via keyboard symbols, but guess not!) Two of the vent holes look similar to the recessed screw holes and the third one has a protruded plastic hood that partially covers the hole, which would cause the steam to go outward, rather than downward, I think. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I only had my steamer like this one for a short time -- never actually used it because the lid did not fit properly. However, I did "play" with the parts quite a bit trying to get the parts to fit like they should. I think the bottoms of the baskets are designed to be removed. Is it possible that you have them reversed? That the one that doesn't go in easily should be in the other basket, since the baskets are slightly different in size? I'm guessing here, so that's the extent of my suggestion.
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I have had both. After having an aluminum one for years, I splurged and bought the stainless steel and was so disappointed in the performance that I bought a new aluminum one. I have had it for 10 years and am very pleased with it.
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There doesn't appear to be any aluminum on it anywhere. I could not speak to whether there is aluminum sandwiched in between stainless. How would I know that? I can tell you I absolutely LOVE this pressure cooker and use it several times a week. I actually used it three times yesterday. I'm very concerned about the use of aluminum in my food and I am comfortable using this pressure cooker. Only stainless touches my food. I hope this helps.
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I have this rice cooker and its very hard finding one that is stainless. As to steamer, I don't think is stainless. I couldn't figure out how to use it either.
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I have another Copco stainless steel kettle that we use several times a week. While neither the kettle nor lid has rusted (since stainless steel doesn't rust), the screw holding the plastic knob to the lid has rusted badly after 2 months. Since this rusty screw is inside, under the lid, we're afraid to use the pot with the cover on. Apparently, the screw is not stainless steel. We handwash and empty the kettle after use, so the only exposure to moisture is the steam from boiling. That said, please note that I'm talking about a different model. Still, it's important to remember that the company only says that the kettle is stainless steel -- not the screws, spout hinge or ends of the handle -- so my problem may apply here too.
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I tend to disagree. I bought a so-called SS pot and a magnet had no interest in it. The gauge/thickness matters not. If it's based on iron (which SS is) then a magnet is attracted to it. Me thinks aluminum with chrome finish.
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Hi LouiseI haven't investigated this yet because I didn't have a reason to change any part on my steamer. But I am sure if you searched within the Amazon catalogue you might find what you are looking for.
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Will send you a photo of the interior of the tier tomorrow. The bottom is totally perforated with holes a bit smaller than a dime. We also have steamers with one tier with small holes throughout like a sieve and the other tier is with larger holes a bit smaller than a dime. Thank you. Ms. Tane Chan THE WOK SHOP
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There are MANY varieties of stainless steel, and a good deal of them are magnetic, all stainless has some iron in it. This is not a high quality stainless at this price, it would likely rust if you left in water for days, or salt water for hours. I can promise you it isn't aluminum or it would bend, also aluminum is absolutely not magnetic. If it was plated it should say "chrome" and if anyone has bought one and it is plated they should send it back.