does the finish scratch - safe to use an electric hand mixer in it?
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To be perfectly honest, if you plan to continue beating egg whites with an electric mixer, you'd be better suited for stainless steel. Copper is too soft and will most certainly scratch. The bowl design is perfect for whipping whites into peaks easily with a hand whisk.
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It should not scratch if used properly and if beaters are installed properly
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Hi Jill. I'm not sure if a mixer would be ok. Cooper is so soft. I usually do the hand whip thing...it's a workout but it's also kind of fun actually. I would be careful if using a hand mixer. Maybe try to whip as much as you can with hand mixer without touching the cooper and then finish it off by hand; if that makes sense. Good luck!
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Purchased with the intention of using a wire whisk for eggs... that hasn't caused any issue with the finish but it is clearly different than an electric mixer... I would feel comfortable using the electric mixer since it would be infrequent.
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Since it is used primarily to beat egg whites, yes it is safe to use with a hand mixer. Copper is a soft metal, so yes it will scratch if abused. I also used mine to melt chocolate. Just sit it over a pan of boiling water as you would a double boiler and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, NOT a metal object that would scratch the finish. I have these in 2 sizes and with careful treatment anticipate they will last for years. One caveat: do not actually cook in them. Some foods interact and become toxic when heated with copper. If you notice that beautiful cookware is always lined with another metal, usually some alloy. Enjoy your copper vessel. Since it is used primarily to beat egg whites, yes it is safe to use with a hand mixer. Copper is a soft metal, so yes it will scratch if abused. I also used mine to melt chocolate. Just sit it over a pan of boiling water as you would a double boiler and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, NOT a metal object that would scratch the finish. I have these in 2 sizes and with careful treatment anticipate they will last for years. One caveat: do not actually cook in them. Some foods interact and become toxic when heated with copper. If you notice that beautiful cookware is always lined... » Read More Since it is used primarily to beat egg whites, yes it is safe to use with a hand mixer. Copper is a soft metal, so yes it will scratch if abused. I also used mine to melt chocolate. Just sit it over a pan of boiling water as you would a double boiler and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, NOT a metal object that would scratch the finish. I have these in 2 sizes and with careful treatment anticipate they will last for years. One caveat: do not actually cook in them. Some foods interact and become toxic when heated with copper. If you notice that beautiful cookware is always lined with another metal, usually some alloy. Enjoy your copper vessel. « Show Less
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Check manufacturer's details. It doesn't get scratched up like a skillet might. Use it for decorating and transferring wedding cakes.
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Absolutely. I have used an aluminum pan on it. Most often used with serving dishes though. I attempting to not scratch it badly.
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I have been using mine for about two months now with no scratching issue. I think the only way you could scratch a knife with this is to pull it straight down, dragging it along the surface instead of just pulling it off. This is wood, but smooth and finely finished.
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Yes, so if you use the stick blender in a non stick pot, take care you may scratch the finish.
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I do not think that a mixer would damage the bowls because of their durability. However, the bowls are flexible which means you wouldn't be able to easily mix things in them with an electric mixer because you wouldn't have a firm surface to beat against.
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Only if you are very gentle. For example, the rounded side of a metal spoon is probably ok, but the edge of the spoon will probably scratch the finish. BTW, I did not like the finish on the Cuisinart GreenGourmet pan. I prefer the regular Cuisinart non-stick pans.
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No, they will scratch the finish. I use melamine spoons and flat turners found in most kitchen stores.
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I've been using them for a month and I don't see a single scratch mark from silverware. I use 18/10 flatware though. Perhaps the softer flatware would make marks.
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Wow, never thought I would ever see that question. We have had a white Kitchen aid for 31 years. There are some superficial blemishes in the paint but not down to the metal, after 31 years sort of expect a little wear. My wife loved that one so much she felt like she needed a newer one. So I got her the KSM152PSCP in brushed nickel. She has only had it maybe 5 years. Because of the type of finish if it has scratches, you can not tell. Oh yea, the old one still works great, the new has a more powerful motor. She wanted the new one because of the motor and the finish.
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Paula, I have never before heard this issue raised, but I appreciate the information. If that spot is scratch-prone, we can let future customers know to be mindful of this and take extra precaution. Thanks so much. Sincerely, JR Hill Goedekers.com
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not that the outer surface (the interior is stainless steel) gets scratched but the brushed aluminum gets stained and discolored (we have gas for heating) - haven't really found a product that really restores it - but then again we are pretty industrial with our cookware - so I'm okay with it - would be constantly cleaning the stainless surface with a polish otherwise - that's me and why I opted for this set besides the cost savings. our neighbor has the full stainless and she keeps it immaculate but her cooking is more gentile than my methods
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We have a stainless refrig, stove and dishwasher and have not incurred any damage. Scratching would probably be unlikely...denting might just depend on how aggressively your LO drives�.
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The blade is recessed so that would not scratch a smooth surface. However, the outer metal circle does vibrate a bit and sounds like it is scratching the pot while it is on, if I let it hit the bottom of the pot. It's not necessary to touch the bottom of the pot and I've used it on non-stick surfaces and haven't had a problem, but haven't inspected closely.
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YES this can scratch non-stick pots. I ruined a good circulon sauce pot by holding the blender in one spot for too long. It wore away the coating. Since then I always hold the blender at an angle and do my best not to press it against the bottom of the pots.
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Yes it is. I put a bit of felt in my unit because, I do not want what I put in it to get scratched. The in side is hard plastic.
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when new its a mirror like finish, like a semi polished aluminum. not a crystal clear reflection. It will scratch, ie: a brillo pad will scuff it up, multiple scraps from a knife/fork will scuff it up. i bought these cuz my wife is crazy about her food not touching each other.....