So the outside is made of granite... how about the heating rack? What type of steel is it? Just making sure it's safe
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IT is all made form the same material. I am not sure of the wire rake. I know it isn't aluminum.
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No, it is not made of granite. That is the trade name as it wears like granite. It is made of carbon steel encapsulated by ceramic. Please go to Lodge Cast Iron's website to learn about carbon steel. I have several carbon steel pans which are practically indestructible and cook wonderfully. The ceramic coating does not require seasoning as does cast iron or carbon steel. The "heating rack" does not generate heat. It is merely a rack to keep food raised and allowing the juices to collect in the pan. If you prefer to cook your food in the juices you may remove it. It is made of stainless steel. The entire pan is made in the USA. There are several high end manufacturers who produce ceramic encapsulated cast iron. It is a preferred baking and roasting vessel. The only difference is carbon steel is lighter than cast iron.
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Mine is solid cast iron, and looks like the one on the picture. I purchased it 11 months ago. My parents have the granite, and I will say I like it better, because of the flat surface. If I may recommend a type of cheese... EDAM cheese works really well with the raclette set. Enjoy!
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I'd suggest looking at your decor. We have a kitchen with mostly stainless steel appliances and brownish tiles, so the combination of the silver front and the light-colored wood looks good there.
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Yes, no problem ... I wash mine and store in my cupboard ..... this is granite ...
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Stainless steel. I've used mine many times, and see no evidence of rust/corrosion. The stainless is probably 200 grade, though this is a guess. The 200 series of stainless steel use some manganese instead of nickel and are not strongly resistant to corrosion but quite adequate for food containers/pots. It is magnetic but many grades of stainless steel are. I'm very happy with mine. Sorry, Great Grandma, it appears to be SS to me. I prefer not to use chromium plated stuff as the chrome can crack off. There are less chrome plated steel these days because of the recent development where the Chinese discovered a way to utilize nickel laterite iron ore. This is iron ore that contains about 7-10% nickel which formerly was impossible to use. The Chinese have discovered how to use it so SS has become cheaper and more utilized. Chrome plated racks usually show rust at the edges, my rack shows zero rust and lacks the brightness of chrome also. It could be that some are stainless and some are chrome plated?
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The granite is probably sealed from the factory. It will not hurt it even if it is not sealed. You can still use it.
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The bottom is smooth but indented so that the center does not make contact with the countertop. The edges are the slightest bit rough, like raw ceramic. This should not be a problem on granite, but if you're concerned, a few stick-on felt pads should do the trick.
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The exterior is stainless steel. I'm not sure if the interior is stainless because I didn't pay attention. I'll check it up tonight.
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It is stainless. I have them inside, should be ok for outside, (covered) area..
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I still have the box the cooling racks came in but it doesn't say what they're made of! My guess is they're aluminum or chrome and with that being said I don't know if they could withstand the heat using them as a baking rack, but you have 3 of them so you could chance it if you wanted to. Hope this helps.
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It's all metal except the knob and both handles have a silicone? insert or covering to, I believe, help you grip those parts better. I'm not sure if they're heat resistant at all. The clip or scraper on the bottom may be plastic.
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It's a pretty large unit, 16"w x 9"h x 10.5"d (12" if you count handle)outside is metal I think stainless on the front and black painted aluminum. The heating element I have no idea, it doesnt look like metal but similar to whats on an electric stove. it does have one element on top and one on bottom. I love mine, use it for toasting, baking cookies, I've even made salmon in it successfully
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Dear Bruce,I do not know what the metal is unless it is described under the items. I had ordered two of them since they are difficult to find for the size of our kitchen sink. I will say that they are heavily rubber coated and so far I am still using the first one and it is holding up very well. The second one is safely stored in the cabinet under our kitchen sink.Maybe you can contact the vendor and see what type of metal is used for manufacturing their sink rack.Oh I think I may have found the answer as I looked at the Better Houseware Large Sink Protector, I read it is stainless steel. Which explains why the protector does not bent even with heavy cookware are placed in the sink. I trust this has been helpful. Dear Bruce,I do not know what the metal is unless it is described under the items. I had ordered two of them since they are difficult to find for the size of our kitchen sink. I will say that they are heavily rubber coated and so far I am still using the first one and it is holding up very well. The second one is safely stored in the cabinet under our kitchen sink.Maybe you can contact the vendor and see what type of metal is used for manufacturing their sink rack.Oh I think I may have found the answer as I looked at the Better Houseware Large Sink Protector, I read... » Read More Dear Bruce,I do not know what the metal is unless it is described under the items. I had ordered two of them since they are difficult to find for the size of our kitchen sink. I will say that they are heavily rubber coated and so far I am still using the first one and it is holding up very well. The second one is safely stored in the cabinet under our kitchen sink.Maybe you can contact the vendor and see what type of metal is used for manufacturing their sink rack.Oh I think I may have found the answer as I looked at the Better Houseware Large Sink Protector, I read it is stainless steel. Which explains why the protector does not bent even with heavy cookware are placed in the sink. I trust this has been helpful. « Show Less
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The entire rack can be used outdoors I think it is painted stainless steel. A little heavy awkward to carry for one person. Something might rust if left outside year around.
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not very sure the material, it looks like some kind of stainless steel coating on it, it's only good for small area around 100 sq.feet.
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The bottom (heating element) is steel, the inside is same as outside - plastic.
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I put a pizza stone on the rack. It works well for many things. If you are cooking item after item the stone holds the heat and provides a smooth surface.