what is the cooking surface made of? Will it scratch easily or is it stainless steel or cast iron?
1866340
It has a non stick coating and yes it will scratch, but this is the only down fall, we love it and use it every day, almost never use the gas stove any more
1866341
I'm not sure, it's a black non-stick surface. The giriddle works great - stays hot and even. Just don't use metal utensils or you'll scratch the surface (doesn't seem to affect performance, though). Good luck.
1374976
It has a nonstick coating..I think its Aluminum. I used to have stainless steel and I didnt like it at all and then I got this one and I just love it because its easy to clean! and it cooks the rice really well.
129227
It didn't scratch mine. I have a gas stove now. Really love her pans! I think you will too.
1897586
I've had mine for over a month and have not oiled it. No sign of rust. I emailed the seller and he indicated it was stainless steel and wouldn't rust. I don't have any enamel coated stoneware so cannot answer as to whether it would scratch it. I have used it on glass pans without scratches. Hope this helps!
1292874
The bottom is relatively flat. We have several that we use on a ceramic cooktop and they work just fine. Because the bottom is very smooth unlike cast iron, you can move it around a bit on the ceramic top without scratching. We also use our cast iron but you need to be very careful moving that around. Give one pan a try see how you like it. I'm sure after a while it will be your go to pan.
1778243
I believe it is cast iron. We have had ours for a year and love it. It is very sturdy. Our camp is in the sand hills and it holds up well, even with a large dutch oven.
2182342
Since I have a stainless steel surface I can't say about other surfaces but I can't see how it could scratch any surface because it is light as a feather. I have two now. I had one I bought years ago and bought one for myself lately and also bought two as gifts. Go ahead and buy it, you will love it.
787280
Hi, yes, its from cast iron. I cant remember the coating. I just remember once I got it, I washed it really well, then coated with olive oil and put it in the bbq to "bake" it a little. Then washed it again ( no soap this time), and began using. It is nice wok, I still have it, and use it.
769975
It's aluminum and seems nonstick. It's very lightweight. Honestly I got it a year ago and haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I just checked and it's not cast iron.
1106446
It is stainless steel. Steel wool will work, or a stiff grill brush. I get mine hot/warm and it comes clean fast
2212485
It's aluminum. As long as you don't put it in the dishwasher, it will stay nice and shiny. I use mine in several different stainless steel and teflon pots. The bottom is smooth so it doesn't scratch the teflon. I think it's better than the original one that came with my Presto. It's just about size and what pot or pan you are trying to fit it in. I thought it was perfect for many uses.
1118026
It is definitely stainless. This saute pan is absolutely great! It is a versatile, well-constructed and beautiful. An incredible and indispensable addition to a kitchen. Don't look at a gift horse in the mouth. You better snap this one up because it is an absolute steal!
2234007
Just be careful not to scratch the non-stick coating. It's when scratched that it causes problems. The cooker includes a plastic spatula, but I'm even gentle using that. I wash by hand.
13692
I don't believe it is. It is a non- stick surface however but it doesn't appear to be cast iron.
2051149
The inside of this dutch oven is enamel. Enamel is supposed to be pretty hard to scratch, but I choose to use non-metal utinsels with this cookware, just in case.
1281609
It is cast iron. Season it after every use. Mine is 6 months old. Bacon, burgers and steaks
172279
Cast iron is the "original" nonstick cooking surface. All iron will rust. However, a properly seasoned & maintained piece of cast iron will provide a rustproof, nonstick cooking surface for decades.