Is the basket stainless steel or aluminum?
250198
Using the magnet test (magnet sticks to steel but not aluminum) there is some steel around the rim of the basket, but most of basket is aluminum.
788280
It's an aluminum. You have to be very careful with the legs because they aren't very sturdy and the paint on the "metal' frame chips and scratches easily.
2028664
I believe it is aluminum; definitely not stainless steel, but very durable. Idon't believe it scratches easily. I have two and they appear to be just fine.
833420
It was plastic, very flimsy. I returned the item and got a stainless steel from local hardware store.
1392567
It is aluminum. It is very heavy. We live in an area with strong winds and it does not budge. we are very happy with the set by the way.
392585
It seems more like aluminum to me. I don't know. It could be stainless steel but it's very light.
121000
Barry, The housing and threads are PVC. The basket and stopper are stainless. Let us know if you have other questions!
83037
The side bars are metal, aluminum I think, and the baskets are plastic. The baskets are very sturdy, however. I did a lot of research before buying this and I'm happy I chose this. It's well made and durable and it was easy to put together. And the best part is it doesn't swing around when I open and close the door.
998928
It looks like a light weight stainless steel or a sturdy gauge stainless aluminum. Not quite sure and I just tossed the box & literature.
1789089
No, unfortunately, it's plastic. There's popular mall tea store that has a brewer that has a stainless steel basket at a high price.
1035849
It is stainless & even the basket, etc. is stainless. Of course there are degrees in stainless also.
545637
Hmmm...sadly I think they might be aluminum. I've never seen a stainless basket, and I've been using this kind of pot for two decades.
396618
I just purchased the baskets, they are hard plastic. Not sure what your question is really about, sorry.
980298
The top outer rim part is made of firm stainless steel but under that is covered with silicone. The pull part in the middle is sturdy too. Only the basket part with the holes is flexible silicone.
813799
I don't purchase items made of aluminum. I'm pretty sure this is stainless steel. I threw the box away, so I cannot check completely for you.
862193
The actual basket pressed into the porta filter is stainless. The portafilter housing is a plated composite metal, not aluminum.
1106802
The basket is a white nylon mesh. Very easy to clean. I LOVE this coffee pot, makes a great cup of coffee or tea!