What is the "pin" that locks the lid in place AND pushes the bar down so you can turn the processor on made of, plastic or metal?
491647
Plastic, don't buy this machine, I hate it, I've had one I spend a 1/3 of the price on that was better than this. This time kitchen aid disappoints.
491648
plastic, but is very well made. I used it almost everyday for a year. Until I up graded to a bigger size.
372469
It is glass and the rest is i believe hard plastic, you just turn it over add the candy and it locks really tight with one turn. I love this machine.
2256856
The keypad is plastic. The finish looks like aluminum, but really isn't. It works great and unless you get close you you wouldn't notice the difference next to a MacBook Pro.
1183973
I have one and it seems to be an aluminum that has an electroplated coating with a stainless steel pin at the hinge. friends of mine that have used the same one in a restaurant that serves spaetzle every day since 1976 have had the coating ware off. but it still makes spaetzle every day.
1148699
The inside is plastic, and the bottom is metal. It heats water really fast. I love this kettle.
234427
All metal body, shaft, and press. The lid is metal however there are two plastic parts which seal off the pouring area. You can avoid contact with the plastic by removing the top before you pour.
1328731
The main mixing tools for the mixing bowl are metal. We received the food processor that fits in the top of the machine, I believe it is made from Lexan, a very tough plastic that is used in many things. We have a high end vacuum cleaner made from this material, nothing has broken since purchased in the mid 90s. Hope this is helpful.
669807
Metal lid lifter. Bought it at same time I bought Dutch oven. Made corn bread in it this weekend. Works great and the lifter not only works on the lid but also the DO so it's easy to rotate while cooking.
273955
The lid is plastic. It's sturdy and fits tightly but fairly flexible and not difficult to pop off when you want/need to.
1351848
notch system works securely with metal lid. The plastic cover just snaps over the top.
2221310
Aluminium. But it's heavily coated with some kind of inert food safe coating. Works great.
263901
Plastic. I broke the original by letting it go too long - the ice cream got too thick, so am more careful now. Don't know if there is a metal option.
1986671
You might try this... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cuisinart-DLC8-DLC10-Food-Processor-Replacement-DETACHABLE-STEM-Disc-Holder-Part-/171105518093
525092
Metal, with a magnetic strip on the bottom that keeps it firmly in place. Used with Granite Counter tops.. Works GREAT !
32996
It is a type of plastic. I don't think it is ventilated or has removable pins.
1134821
stainless. But it doesn't do anything. You couldn't even mash a banana. You're better off with a food processor. This item was a complete waste of money.
999022
My lid was thin metal with a foam bottom, the intake itself is ABS plastic, I have had mine almost 5 years. I would call there tech support if you need to know how they are constructed now.