Since this product is to be used to cook with, what is it made of? Is it zinc coated? Stainless? Chrome? How many screens come with purchase?
1947937
It came with 4 hard plastic screens. They worked really well. To wash I soaked them in the sink and then washed them in the dishwasher> They do discolor. I used them for making tuna jerky and they kept the small pieces from falling through the wire rack. You do need to still use the wire rack to hold them in the smoker.
1947938
These are made a of a plastic that is not meant to be heated over 250 degrees.
1947939
The smoker cabinet is made of thin aluminum, it is very light and easy to carry to and from storage. The screens are made of chrome plated steel, four come with the Little Chief front load unit. If you have small items that may fall between the bars on the screen, optional polymer screens are available separately, they work very well and are easy to clean.
1144461
It appears to be a really light aluminum top. We don't actually use this metal top. We originally purchased the unit with a glass top, and now we just use that. I advise you to spend the bit more for the glass top unit (Presto 06626 11 inch Electric Skillet w/glass lid) unless you plan to cook large roast or other things.
67722
Hi - I beleive it is some kind of ceramic/iron cast - definetely not glass. So far we are very happy with it. My only concern it that I thought it would be easier to clean. If you drop anything on the surface wipe it off right away before the stain gets to old. I don't want to scubb the surface because I am afraid to scratch it but the stain don't come off that easily - I've yet to find the right product to clean it. Days we do heavy cooking I usually cover the surface with aluminium foil. Hope this helps - let me know if you have any other questions.
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.
997172
It is like a non-stick (teflon like) aluminum. I do love this steamer, press the button and it cuts off when it is done perfectly. Never had a bad batch of rice. I probably have used it 30-40 times
1664682
They are coated with something that looks like Teflon but non of the paperwork sent with it says what it is for sure. By the way, if you're purchasing this with the metal top - don't! It warps when it's heated after about the 8th use. To save money, I would buy the one with the granite top so you don't have to replace the metal top later.
1950415
Since the description nor my packaging say stainless, I assume it is some unknown metal that is chrome-plated. It cannot be made out of 100% chrome. Chrome is not strong enough and is only used in coatings.
1591717
I can't tell what it's coated with. Given how quickly the underside on the edges rusted I'd say it' not throughly coated but is coated. I have 3 and they all had the same problem. I've made batches of pop corn shrimp on it for weeks now and 95% of them don't stick with no extra prep required [eg: no non stick spray].
335790
I believe it's lined with tin, the chrome is on the outside. My tea kettle was handmade in England, that's why I bought it in the first place. Same as with my French made Cuisinart cookware. IMO, once a product gets shipped out to China, Korea and points beyond, it's no longer the same quality.
2073116
Interesting that 3 people answered that this rack is stainless steel when the description clearly states that it is chrome plated.That being said, I have used a heavy duty chrome plated rack on the barbecue numerous times and had no problem with it. Even cleaning burnt, crusted drippings isn't difficult if I soak it overnight first.
2271442
It's a VERY THIN sheet of metal, not sure if it's chrome, seems more like tin, & it's in place with small screws. There is plastic behind the thin layer. Hope this helps.
427209
I cannot say for certain, but it looks like chrome to me. It is not zinc and is smoother and shinier than stainless steel. It works for me. Scarlett Z
2086775
Teflon coated...this is one GREAT machine....rice, quinoa, grains of all kind come out perfect!!!!! Love it!
335789
I've had mine for several years and have had no problems with the chrome; it looks the same as it did as the day I bought it. There has been no spotting, pitting, or discoloration. It heats faster than any I've had before, including my Le Creuset which had to be replaced 3 times due to corrosion inside. I don't know where it was made but, considering the quality of the product, I doubt it was made in China.
879609
The lid is heavy gauge high-profile aluminum and looks like it's made out of a single sheet. It has 2 ventilation holes and the apparent plastic handle is attached via 2 screws. The cookwell is made out of a light metal and has a non-stick coating (not teflon).
2276215
It's made of cast iron. It might trap too much heat against the surface of your stove.
1611430
It must be aluminum. It wasn't shiny like stainless steel, but did have a nice nonstick finish. I bought it for my son and he has used it and so have I, and we both liked it. Seems like it is a little deeper than lighter weight ones, so the omelets I've made have been thicker than some. I hope this helps.