Can anyone tell me what the nonstick surface is made of? Teflon is not safe because of its chemical composition but there are other nonstick surface
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The surface is a light weight metal, and is "non-stick", but I can't tell if it is Teflon or not. It doesn't look like it to me, but it is the same color as the teflon pans.
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It has a 1 year warranty. The manual does not say what it is made of. I would assume it is some kind of Teflon (non-stick) type coating. It is made by west bend so you can google them and call them for more info.
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I looked through the owner's manual and the wording is; "non stick coating". It does not define the non stick coating as Teflon or not. Probably will have to call the manufacturer (1-800-526-5377) to get the actual type of coating. We have had ours for a year and have no complaints, wonderful small appliance. Just follow the cleaning instructions, no abrasives. We spray with Pam and have no sticking or cleanup issues. Use just a moist paper towel and dry with a terry cloth towel to clean following use.
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Yes, if not Teflon, some other non stick surface. We don't spray it with anything and we don't wash it either. WE just wipe it after use. Never had a sticking problem as we have had with other products.
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I was worried about the same thing and ordered a replacement basket. Those instructions explicitly claim that the coating with scratches from use poses no danger. Since that was a vague answer, I bought a new one. The coating sure appears to be teflon. We decided to err on the side of caution since the product was good and reliable; sort of like changing your worn tires. Larry
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I believe that the "non-stick" material is some other kind of non-stick coating Cuisinart does not specify. However, Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont and the original patents expired a long time ago. So the coating could very well be "Teflon." It does seem to scratch easily, but the device does do an excellent job. We're happy with it.
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Teflon is not toxic -- unless it's heated to extremely high temperatures that cause it to decompose.One of the chemicals used to bond Teflon to other surfaces is poisonous, but only tiny amounts get into food -- and the food has to be in contact with the Teflon'ed surface.
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Most probably it is Teflon-the same stuff they use for any non-stick pans. If you don't like coating, you might like to look for carbon steel pans by De Buyer on Amazon..
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i think it's teflon but not sure........what other non-stick coating is there?
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all non-stick cookware are free of PTFE and PFOA. Sorry it took me long song to respond. Hope this helps you.
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It is not teflon but different process called Hard Anodized. It has been tested and shown to be safe.Best cookware I've ever used. Used pretty much daily going on five years now and is excellent condition. It may never wear out.
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It looks like Teflon, but I'm pretty sure it's not. These days there are dozens of formulations for non-stick surfaces. Almost all non-stick surfaces will have a certain expected lifespan, even if treated gently. The surface on this skillet should last a long time; I'm hoping for as long as the rest of the skillet. A five to ten year lifespan for this skillet and surface is about what I expect.
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I don't know about nonstick surfaces. My thermos is stainless steel. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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It's not a Teflon non-stick surface, but it's pretty easy to clean. I usually use hot water and a scrubbing pad immediately after cooking and everything comes right off. If you burned something on, you may need to pour in some hot water and let it soak for a bit. If you really scorched something, you can always use steel wool (Brillo, SOS, etc) and it will shine good as new.Tip - be sure to use an oil that can withstand high heat. Usually stir fry uses peanut or canola oil, but sesame and refined sunflower oil are pretty good. Never use olive oil, walnut oil, butter, etc. unless you want to fill your house with smoke and make a mess of your pan. It's not a Teflon non-stick surface, but it's pretty easy to clean. I usually use hot water and a scrubbing pad immediately after cooking and everything comes right off. If you burned something on, you may need to pour in some hot water and let it soak for a bit. If you really scorched something, you can always use steel wool (Brillo, SOS, etc) and it will shine good as new.Tip - be sure to use an oil that can withstand high heat. Usually stir fry uses peanut or canola oil, but sesame and refined sunflower oil are pretty good. Never use olive oil, walnut oil, butter, etc. unless... » Read More It's not a Teflon non-stick surface, but it's pretty easy to clean. I usually use hot water and a scrubbing pad immediately after cooking and everything comes right off. If you burned something on, you may need to pour in some hot water and let it soak for a bit. If you really scorched something, you can always use steel wool (Brillo, SOS, etc) and it will shine good as new.Tip - be sure to use an oil that can withstand high heat. Usually stir fry uses peanut or canola oil, but sesame and refined sunflower oil are pretty good. Never use olive oil, walnut oil, butter, etc. unless you want to fill your house with smoke and make a mess of your pan. « Show Less
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We have had no problem with this as it is Teflon coated and our stove is a glass top. I do not know about other cooking surfaces.
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I was sometimes I would soak it a bit then wipe with a soft sponge. My problem was that the nonstick surface began to wear and chip. I sent it back as you do not want to ingest teflon, very bad for you. It was a shame because otherwise we loved it.
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not sure but i doubt it's teflon. it doesn't peel or scrape like teflon would. they have a ton of info on exact materials on their website.