Does anybody know if the breadpan is made of teflon?
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You had better hope it is Teflon. I am a chemist and have worked with Teflon for 40 years. Don't understand the concernwith Teflon injestion, since it is will not react with anything other than metallic sodium. As a matter of fact I held the patent for Teflon catheters which are the only type used by hospitals. You could eat this stuff alll day and it would have no effect. Anyone who knows specifics about how it causes damage to a human please give specifics.
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See previously posted review :http://www.amazon.com/review/RA1LGZCAACB2T/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B0067MQM48&linkCode;=&nodeID;=&tag;=Teflon won't be the only concern you'll have. See my review about aluminum :http://www.amazon.com/review/R1AN825NREUORE/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
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The owners manual states both the bread pan and rotating mixing blades are coated with a "nonstick" material. It is gray in color and I have probably baked 25 loaves so far with clean up of the bread pan very easy.Definitely a nonstick evenly coated material. Gary
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Lynne,The pan is a baked on coating. There is no teflon involved. You will want to mind scratching it however as it will likely rust over time. Make sure when cleaning that you do NOT try to ply out the flippers as they do get wedged pretty good. They and the pan will need to be soaked in warm water and then the flippers can be twisted (using the wingnut under the pan) to loosen them up.FYI: I made the above mistake and got a nice little dig in one of the flippers coating. It hasn't rusted yet but my big concern was flakes. There is no flaking with this baked on stuff. Lynne,The pan is a baked on coating. There is no teflon involved. You will want to mind scratching it however as it will likely rust over time. Make sure when cleaning that you do NOT try to ply out the flippers as they do get wedged pretty good. They and the pan will need to be soaked in warm water and then the flippers can be twisted (using the wingnut under the pan) to loosen them up.FYI: I made the above mistake and got a nice little dig in one of the flippers coating. It hasn't rusted yet but my big concern was flakes. There is no flaking with this... » Read More Lynne,The pan is a baked on coating. There is no teflon involved. You will want to mind scratching it however as it will likely rust over time. Make sure when cleaning that you do NOT try to ply out the flippers as they do get wedged pretty good. They and the pan will need to be soaked in warm water and then the flippers can be twisted (using the wingnut under the pan) to loosen them up.FYI: I made the above mistake and got a nice little dig in one of the flippers coating. It hasn't rusted yet but my big concern was flakes. There is no flaking with this baked on stuff. « Show Less
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See previously posted review : http://www.amazon.com/review/RA1LGZCAACB2T/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0067MQM48&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag= Teflon won't be the only concern you'll have. See my review about aluminum :
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I know there is a controversy about the use of PTFE (Teflon being the brand name used by Dupont). I've noted that after a year of very extensive use, the nonstick coating on the pan in the Virtuoso, is lasting longer than the pan in the unit I previously owned. I see no signs of it wearing off, peeling, or discoloration, although I use a lot of seeds and other ingredients which would scratch a PTFE surface.
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I don't see anywhere that it says Teflon. It just says nonstick. If your bread ever does stick in the pan, just turn the nuts under the bottom of the pan a little bit, and the bread should come right out.
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Teflon I believe is a name brand, I am guessing the non-stick coating is the same type of material.
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the pan is a fairly heavy metal and coated so it is easy for bread to slide out .
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what is the difference better the rised top and the regular top??mickeyitaly3@aol.com
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HIAccording to the manual it says "non stick" coating. I don't see any identifiers other than that.Good luck
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It appears 2 be Teflon. I spray it with Pam and the waffles come off easily.
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It is similar to teflon. Have to be very careful not to scratch it. It does bake in the oven also though even with the cover on it.
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This is a guess but I remember Teflon pans and this non-stick surface is much harder and darker than Teflon ever was. Off-hand, I'd say no it isn't made of Teflon. I don't know that Teflon is even used anymore. Why not ask Calphalon?
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Ummmmmmmm, I don't really know. I'm inclined to think not because it's a lot tougher than the teflon things I'm familiar with. It's also a lot slicker. Haven't found anything yet that sticks to it. One thing -- if you do what some recipes suggest (remove dough, shape it, remove the paddles and put it back before baking) to eliminate the big paddle holes in the bottom of a loaf, be aware that the POSTS are NOT non-stick. A quick spritz of spray just to the posts solves that problem, but if you don't the bread clings like cement. I rarely bake in mine. It mixes bread dough better than anything else, certainly better than my arthritic hands, but I enjoy shaping it with my own hands. So I can still say I MADE it!!!
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No. It has no Teflon but cleans easily with a plastic scraper similar to what I use on pampered chef bakeware.
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I don't think it is Teflon. My pan has a heavier coating that is not smooth, but like a fine sand paper texture and it has been doing fine for 6 months. I don't use wood, but only the plastic tools. When I put the pan away, I put a paper towel, the heating element and the plastic spatula in it so the next person will only use the plastic. I love this pan. It is so easy to use and to clean. Much better than a different brand that I got earlier and I am sure that one had teflon and this is not like that at all.
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I dont know. But i dont recomend you to buy this product! I bought it and from the very first time i used it the teflon started to fall, so dissapointed
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Sorry. I don't know; I sought it several years ago and I don't remember if the grill contains Teflon. I am sure the specs should describe details about containing materials, though.
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Teflon. BTW Brylanehome's customer service is very, very good. Really like the bread maker.
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it is teflon, i guess. none stick. after use just wipe with a paper towel and it. keeps on looking like new.
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No. I don't think so. It's stsinles steel. It's packed away right now I bought 2 different ones at the same time and neither had Teflon
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No it is not Teflon, it is non stick and I think it is backed into the cookware and will not peel. Could be Iron stone!
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I asked The Boyfriend who assured me it was standard Teflon - hope this helps.
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No, not unless they are calling it a different name. But it does not resemble teflon at all. I wouldn't purchase anything with teflon.
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They are great pans, it looks like Teflon though. I've had one in the past and loved it but wouldn't use metal in it. We went out of town and people stayed at our house, used the pan and apparently used metal spoons in it, now it sticks.
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I assume it is Teflon but I do not know for sure. I would not recommend using metal utensils; I use mine frequently. Love it!