Many people say these rusted out after one use. Is this a rare thing? I need this pot for boiling none food items. But I want it to last a little...
1476368
I use this pot for cooking tomatoes to make tomato juice. I aso make meat & or vegetable stocks. Sometime the stock is stored in them overnight. after use they are washed, dried & put away. I have no rust on them but do have a small amount of discoloration from the steel being subjected to heat. potluck ed
1476369
No rust for me. I really like this pot and it was a good buy. I would definitely buy it again if I need another one. I use it at least once a week. Hope this helps.
1476370
I have had no problems or issues with this pot at all. I use it for making beer as well as cooking. There is no rust on the one I purchased.
1476371
For me, it didn't rust, but the metal on the bottom inside became splotchy and discolored. And it happened after the first time of use. You can see what it looks like here: http://tinypic.com/r/zv6h3d/5 (I still use it though.)
1476372
I have had it for a while now and the spots seems to have stayed the same, I think it should last for a long time.
1476373
We love this pot and use it monthly. No rust what so ever but we do hand wash and dry it after every use.
1476374
For me, it didn't rust, but the metal on the bottom inside became splotchy and discolored. And it happened after the first time of use. You can see what it looks like here: http://tinypic.com/r/zv6h3d/5(I still use it though.)
1476375
No problems here. I used the pot for making Salsa and was very happy with it. I have seen no evidence of rust. I bought the pot summer of 2011, I believe.
1476376
Ours has been great. No sign of rust. We always dry with a teatowel first and then let it air dry completely before storing. I do this with all my pots and pans. (Wash at night, store it in the morning.)
1476377
Mine has not rusted but I have not used it a lot. I bought it for low country seafood boils.
723062
I don't know about others, but for me, my kettle works well and I have not found any rust problem on it since I bought it month ago, I use it at least twice a day. Hope it will help you
1146688
No but I notice a few spots on the outside of the pot that are getting discolired but it's not rust. I empty my pot each time I use it, not because of rust but to keep down a hard water build up.
998166
I have used my saucepans almost every day and have had no problem with them rusting. In fact, they look the same as when I took them out of the package 2 or 3 months ago. Hope this helps...
1704519
The nonstick coating should last many, many years so long as you follow these tips... NEVER use more than medium heat while using this pot, and only use plastic, nylon, or wooden utensils in it. Don't EVER allow metal utensils to come in contact with the inside surface of this pot! This pretty much goes for all decent cookware. If something does stick while cooking, you can fill it up with water and allow the pot to sit over medium heat. Eventually, what's stuck will soften and peel off. A regular soaking can achieve the same thing, but might take a lot longer. Just don't scrub the pan with an abrasive pad or scouring powder!Hope this answers your question. The nonstick coating should last many, many years so long as you follow these tips... NEVER use more than medium heat while using this pot, and only use plastic, nylon, or wooden utensils in it. Don't EVER allow metal utensils to come in contact with the inside surface of this pot! This pretty much goes for all decent cookware. If something does stick while cooking, you can fill it up with water and allow the pot to sit over medium heat. Eventually, what's stuck will soften and peel off. A regular soaking can achieve the same thing, but might take a lot longer. Just don't scrub the pan with... » Read More The nonstick coating should last many, many years so long as you follow these tips... NEVER use more than medium heat while using this pot, and only use plastic, nylon, or wooden utensils in it. Don't EVER allow metal utensils to come in contact with the inside surface of this pot! This pretty much goes for all decent cookware. If something does stick while cooking, you can fill it up with water and allow the pot to sit over medium heat. Eventually, what's stuck will soften and peel off. A regular soaking can achieve the same thing, but might take a lot longer. Just don't scrub the pan with an abrasive pad or scouring powder!Hope this answers your question. « Show Less
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Emptying the pot is not about it rusting, but about any sediment in the water building up in the pot. Depending upon where you live, there could be an amount of lime, etc. in your water. As that sediment builds up, it takes longer to boil and adds to the water
929241
We have had ours for well over a year, in constant use, and the bottom, directly above the heat element, has discolored to nearly black. In addition there are brown-ish rust colored areas on the outside anywhere water drops tend to accumulate. Our water is known to have a measurable iron content, so it is hard to say if the pot is corroding or if the water is depositing iron salts onto the metal. Either way it is not harmful in any way. Iron oxide is not toxic, and any corrosion would confined to the very surface where it presents no hazard of "rusting though".
666987
I've had the same problem. I would tend to agree with Maggie Too9 - but am frustrated bc this is the best** tea kettles available to us throw-away americans. and i'd like to not throw this away. is it really rust???
599810
Had mine about 6 months, use it twice a day. Works great. One small spot of rust appeared after a month or so, where sides meet base inside pot. Now I empty it after use...it dries out quickly with residual heat. Rust spot remains but has not grown in size. No calcium built up either, perhaps because I empty it after each use. I do recommend the kettle.
1101697
I would not purchase this pot, after one use the inside bottom pitted and it never made it to the dishwasher, I had to return it for a refund because they already replaced the first one because of pitting. Hope this help.
751929
I really like this pot. I have only had it for 3 months. I have used it for chicken meals, soups, and cooking pasta. Use medium heat so as not to scorch the food or pot.
988817
Just use low heat. It will boil very fast. These pots never need high heat. That is why I use them.
1989289
No, mine looks great, almost like new even after a lot of use. I have quite of few stainless steel pots and pan and nothing like what you are describing has ever happened. In my never to be humble opinion it is not common.
681544
I agree with Richard A. Harden's comment. This is a great stainless steel pot and I use it for canning and big batches of soup.
303953
I will be honest with you. These pots are cheaply made. Save your money and buy some from Cuisinart or some other brand.
1047984
@TJL Bates: I bought this set when I was forced to change my cookware because we transitioned to an induction cooktop. I have been nothing but thrilled (and I'm an avid home chef)! I use metal utensils all the time with this cookware! Admittedly, I avoided doing so at first, but eventually habit and mindlessness took over. I've seen some superficial marks on the cookware immediately after cooking, but nothing significant that didn't also come off after cleaning. If you like your cookware to look brand new after lots of use, then maybe avoid metal utensils, but if you're just asking for durability of everyday use I think you'll be very happy with this cookware set, however you may use it! BTW- make the very small investment in a bottle of Bartender's Friend (an excellent Stainless Steel cleaner if you're not familiar) and practically anything you do to this or any other cookware will virtually disappear.
1450715
I have to agree with the two previous answers and have always washed the pot by hand. This is due to the size and I also like to wash and dry the pot so it comes out looking like new. We do not put any good stainless cookware, knives or other expensive items in the dishwasher. I believe you will extend the life and looks of this pot by hand washing. Good luck with your choice.