what does 'Aluminized Steel' mean? Dose it mean that it is aluminum pan? Is it ok to use aluminum pan?
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"Aluminized Steel" is a steel pan base with an outer layer of aluminum bonded to it. It's kind of like "inside-out" clad stainless steel cookware. With clad pans, the aluminum is sandwiched between 2 layers of stainless steel. Here, carbon steel has had aluminum bonded all around it. Treat it like any bare aluminum pan, no dishwasher, no abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner, etc... USA Pans have perfect release and clean beautifully with a soapy sponge. Nothing sticks. Ever.
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I will check where I work what is 'aluminized steel'. however, I can tell you it is the best pan we have - you do not use any kind of spray or oil to keep the muffins from sticking. you pour in the batter, bake and they pop right out. LOVE IT.
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The pot itself is stainless steel. I just cook with that. You may be talking about an aluminum insert, but I don't use an insert. There is aluminum in the bottom of the pot for even heat distribution but the food cannot contact that aluminum because it is covered by stainless steel.
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They left the word aluminum our of NEW Circulon Classic Hard Anodized Nonstick. We have one set at home here in Texas and one at our summer home. More reading at:http://www.thecookwareadvisor.com/what-do-you-mean-its-not-teflonhttps://www.google.com/#q=anodized+aluminum+pan
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The pan is probably not stainless steel. It has a non-stick coating, is lightweight and non-magnetic, so I'm guessing its aluminum.From the owner's manual: "The nonstick coating may wear out with use. "The nonstick coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect its Cooking or Keep Warm performances or sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health. If concerned with the peeling of the nonstick coating, please replace the Inner Cooking Pan by purchasing a new one."The pan is part number B297, and on the Zojirushi parts site it's currently $28. The pan is probably not stainless steel. It has a non-stick coating, is lightweight and non-magnetic, so I'm guessing its aluminum.From the owner's manual: "The nonstick coating may wear out with use. "The nonstick coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect its Cooking or Keep Warm performances or sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health. If concerned with the peeling of the nonstick coating, please replace the Inner Cooking Pan by purchasing a new one."The pan is part number B297, and on the Zojirushi... » Read More The pan is probably not stainless steel. It has a non-stick coating, is lightweight and non-magnetic, so I'm guessing its aluminum.From the owner's manual: "The nonstick coating may wear out with use. "The nonstick coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect its Cooking or Keep Warm performances or sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health. If concerned with the peeling of the nonstick coating, please replace the Inner Cooking Pan by purchasing a new one."The pan is part number B297, and on the Zojirushi parts site it's currently $28. « Show Less
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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.
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It has a steel bottom. I have the 12 inch pan, I love it nothing sticks. It's large enough to feed a large group and I can also use it on my Nu-wave cook top. I also tried the magnet trick. so it can't be aluminum. For the size it is really light weight and easy to handle.
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I am not sure. The discription says aluminum steel. It works really good. can make rice without it boiling over, just for example.
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Sorry clicked send too fast, I returned twice because I prefer steel but never got steel always the package said Teflon coated aluminum
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No. Aluminum is a non-ferrous metal. As is copper. Cast iron or stainless steel may be used on induction cooktops. akb &lt;+)))&gt;&lt;
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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.
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Their website says aluminum with stainless steel handles. I hate the stainless steel handles they get hot & aren't wrapped in rubber so they burn you.
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it is not aluminum free however it is coated with ceramic which is safe to use, a great pot, all of my frying pans and cookwear was converted to ceramic
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An Aluminum Coating plated upon the steel pan to render it "rust resistant", but not rust proof.Good care of the pan, washing, drying & air drying, will result in a long serviceable life. I have a 9"x9" 'cornbread' pan, that is over 60 years old & I continue to use it, although most of the 'aluminization' has worn off over the decades..... but no rust (proper care, once again).
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I bought the aluminum one and my friend bought the stainless-steel one. There is no functional difference. However, after a period of using, the stainless-steel is still shining just like new, but the aluminum surface has already become dull.
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The pan is aluminum and is coated with Teflon. They are very heavy pans and do a fine job of cooking. We use a little olive oil in them, even tho they are Teflon. We are very satisfied with them. The main object is to not get them too hot, just like any other pan.
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With the uncoated carbon steel you have to season the pan using a combination of heat and oil to build up a type of non-stick layer. I think coated just means that it has a kind of teflon coating on it.
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This pan is heavy and a gray ceramic like non stick surface.It is called aluminized carbon steel. I have used it for everything and it works great. No sticking whatsoever.