Any real difference between the stainless and Aluminum? Other than metal. My mother lived to be 97 years and most of her pans were aluminum.
2050593
I know the new answer is stainless. But I have used aluminum all my life and never had any problems. I know when I need another pan it will be aluminum.Lighter heats faster, cooks more uniformly. Aluminum would always be my choice.
2050594
Stainless steel warms up quicker and is more stain resistant. It also tends to char food more easily. Aluminum tends to wear out sooner and may become somewhat porous with long use.
2050595
I know the new answer is stainless. But I have used aluminum all my life and never had any problems. I know when I need another pan it will be aluminum. Lighter heats faster, cooks more uniformly. Aluminum would always be my choice.
2050596
There is no difference between our current stainless and aluminum models other than weight. It is entirely personal preference on which cooker you like. They do operate the same. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department via phone at 1-800-877-0441 or e-mail us at contact1@gopresto.com. We are open M-F 8-4:15 CT.
2050597
Excuse me but Aluminum transfers heat much more efficient than stainless, as for wearing one out, not in the average 20 yr old person's lifetime.Stainless, Alum is not the problem, the gasket is the wear point.
2050598
The only difference that I can tell is the weight of the canner. It is seems to be little lighter but does a fantastic job.
121074
There doesn't appear to be any aluminum on it anywhere. I could not speak to whether there is aluminum sandwiched in between stainless. How would I know that? I can tell you I absolutely LOVE this pressure cooker and use it several times a week. I actually used it three times yesterday. I'm very concerned about the use of aluminum in my food and I am comfortable using this pressure cooker. Only stainless touches my food. I hope this helps.
1081007
I just bought the glass cookware 4 months ago and its great, food doesn't stick and washes easily. unlike aluminum cookware people don't understand that aluminum is a heavy metal and when you cook in it some residue of aluminum does gets into the food. the best cookwares are clay and as many people know glass comes from silica and silica comes from clay.
1008689
It is aluminum. We have had our pans a year and the only down side is that the bottom is discolored. They are truly non-stick and come clean with warm water.
1761039
Ours is exactly the same and works wonderfully. In fact, we use this pan almost exclusively now. It isn't stainless steel, so don't expect it to look like a stainless pan would after use.
1428552
As far as my research, it tells me that, yes, stainless steel is a healthy choice. In question are aluminum cookware for alzheimers connection and the coatings that some cookware use have possible links to other illness. I have never heard anything bad about stainless steel though. As far as sticking being an issue. Definitely not! I cooked a sugary mixture for my homemade granola bars and it cleaned up easily. I've had absolutely no problems with sticking. I do soak my pans in hot water sometimes before washing but that is because I only use a soft rag to clean. I love my set. I've had it a year and a half and would highly recommend especially for its space saving. Go for it! As far as my research, it tells me that, yes, stainless steel is a healthy choice. In question are aluminum cookware for alzheimers connection and the coatings that some cookware use have possible links to other illness. I have never heard anything bad about stainless steel though. As far as sticking being an issue. Definitely not! I cooked a sugary mixture for my homemade granola bars and it cleaned up easily. I've had absolutely no problems with sticking. I do soak my pans in hot water sometimes before washing but that is because I only use a soft rag to clean. I love my set. I've had it... » Read More As far as my research, it tells me that, yes, stainless steel is a healthy choice. In question are aluminum cookware for alzheimers connection and the coatings that some cookware use have possible links to other illness. I have never heard anything bad about stainless steel though. As far as sticking being an issue. Definitely not! I cooked a sugary mixture for my homemade granola bars and it cleaned up easily. I've had absolutely no problems with sticking. I do soak my pans in hot water sometimes before washing but that is because I only use a soft rag to clean. I love my set. I've had it a year and a half and would highly recommend especially for its space saving. Go for it! « Show Less
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It's not stainless steel. It's either aluminum or aluminum alloy. I can't tell the difference. Hope this help.
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It did not say on package that it was stainless, I think it is aluminum, not positive though. We have used quiet often. Wife says it is very nice compared to the other non stick surface.
374867
Looks like you need to find out if there is aluminum in the base of any pan you are considering. I do not know if this one contains aluminum. On my electric range, this is a magnificent pan. I love it.
157309
Having both, I prefer the stainless long term. It resists staining, and it seemed like by the end of life for my nonstick version there was always a bit of coffee smell to it no matter how good it was cleaned.
1237599
The body of the pan in aluminum, but it has a steel clad bottom. We use it all the time on our Fagor induction burner and it works great. We rarely use it on our standard electric burners.
889888
The stainless steel is just the exterior of the cooker. The part that touches your food is currently a glazed stoneware. They anticipate coming out with an unglazed model by the end of the year. Nothing aluminum touches the food.
1167321
Sitram profiserie has an aluminum disk fused to the stainless steel bottom of the pan. A second disk of stainless steel is fused to the bottom of the aluminum disk. This gives the even heat of aluminum with the durability and induction proprties of stainless steel. It also makes for a lighter pan since the sides of the pans are thinner. Only knock I have heard on this design is that the eveness of the heat does not extend up the sides of the pan like copper or aluminum clad pans. Hasn't been a problem for me. Pans should last you a lifetime.
1686551
Just an opinion, I think the thicker aluminum will cook better not necessarily faster. It's the pressure that hastens cooking. Aluminum would transfer heat more evenly, as previously stated by another.
1982205
Well...my one is identical to that... mine has 'U.S' on top middle of long pan handle and 'WYOTT' below it. I was told these were Vietnam era issue. That's about all I know about them. Also...heard that cooking with Aluminum was linked with Alzheimer's ...I don't use mine anymore and stick to good old stainless steel NATO Crusader mess tin. Hope this is of some use to you.
963746
I will say this. Many of Calpalon's pans are non-stick steel. This pan is anodized aluminum (bought it from another online retailer). It is much lighter but realize that aluminum will not hold up as well as iron/steel.
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You can use stainless steel that is magnetized (if magnet sticks to the bottom of pan, it is magnetized). Also an induction interface disk it's not as fast but it helps with aluminum and other pans with out magnet properties.