what is the material on the cooking surface? aluminum? stainless?
1881643
aluminum if u use some cooking spray it would be good i have no complaints but this i love it with proper care it will go along way I've had mines for abt 8mnts still working real good
854737
The cooking pot is teflon coated aluminum. This cooker works really well. It produces great rice. and allows one to focus on things other than the rice.
1821832
The lining of the base heating unit looks to be aluminum. The "crock" food container is shinier and could be stainless steel is quite lightweight so I can not be sure if it's stainless steel or polished aluminum.
1010851
It is stainless steel. Low oven heat should be ok but high cooking heat may cause to warp do to being lightweight.
1144461
It appears to be a really light aluminum top. We don't actually use this metal top. We originally purchased the unit with a glass top, and now we just use that. I advise you to spend the bit more for the glass top unit (Presto 06626 11 inch Electric Skillet w/glass lid) unless you plan to cook large roast or other things.
1624777
It is a Teflon type material. I used it once and it was very easy to clean.
135737
I believe the aluminum layer is the inside core in the bottom of the both pans. There is nothing but stainless steel touching your food.
1018175
I was told it was aluminum, we don't put it in the dish washer....we wash it by hand. We love it and how it cooks.....
543162
It's aluminum with a non-stick coating. I would have preferred cast iron, but I'm quite happy with it. Works great.
1865115
It is a stainless cooking surface. There are fine scratches that appear with use, but it cleans up easily and we prefer it over the non-stick skillets we owned it the past. We use Spectrum Canola Spray Oil when making pancakes, eggs etc.
946253
Looks like aluminum. Conducts heat (cold) like it, too. Not a problem in use, unless you're totally opposed to aluminum in food prep.
681542
I believe the bottom is a very thick aluminum plate. The inside, sides & lid is completely stainless steel. in other words, the whole pot is stainless steel clad with an aluminum bottom for heat disbursement. I've had mine over 25 years and it still looks like new after regular household use. Just bought another for my sister and it is identical as my original ... not cheapened over the years. Great pot.
1791700
This is not nonstick aluminum, all stainless as far as I know. It was a gift for someone.
1435418
The pot is aluminum with a ceramic coating on the inside. I am however, getting some shipping of the ceramic coating; so I'm not too pleased with the product. Jim
1381434
This is a high grade cooking aluminum. It is so easy to use and makes great popcorn!
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.
199791
I suspect it is aluminum. I don't use it for baking so it was not that critical for me. I like the one I got though.