Is there any functional difference between the aluminum vs the stainless steel or is it strictly asthetic? Thank You in advance.
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Presto's manual mentions only one functional advantage: stainless steel will work on an induction burner. I believe the aluminum spreads heat better.
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The aluminum is not good for acidic foods. They discolor the pot and leach into the food.
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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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Generally speaking, aluminum is more light weight and better thermal conductance than stainless.Asian woman is not big enough to handle a big stainless cooker with single hand.I see that most of stainless pressure cooker used in Japan is double hand and no single hand cooker.But stainless is more tough than aluminum and could be OK with electrical kitchen system....
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Sorry, I don't know. I will say that the stainless steel version is far superior to the old plastic coated ones.
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Hands down Stainless. Better quality hence the price. Plus chrome is a fingerprint nightmare. Just purchased the stainless and couldn't be happier!
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Yes it is completely stainless steel. No aluminum. That's why it costs more.
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The better question is: Is aluminum better than stainless steel. Lindy is stainless steel with an aluminum plate sealed in the bottom between stainless steel. It is less likely to warp (which my aluminum one did). I also find using virgin coconut oil is great - no oil slick on the pan that cannot be washed off.
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I have the 185 stainless steel and I love it. Easy to use, easy to clean and store. The only issue I had was finding the correct filters for it but I got them from Kalita directly and they are amazing. Hope this helps!
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Aluminum cools better than copper/steel but generally costs a lot more and copper/steel is stronger.Originally I had an aluminum radiator from China but returned it because of manufacturing defects.
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I think mainly it's that the Deluxe is stainless steel and the other is nickel. The function and design are the same.
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The heat is the difference plus the cleaning. When I have cooked with the SS one that I had it handled the heat better without scorching. The aluminum has a lower heat rating(not mentioned anywhere just what I have observed). Also cleaning the residue from cooking from aluminum to SS different. But I am happy with my aluminum pressure cooker. There are a few small adjustments. The difference in price and size was important in getting a new pressure cooker for us. But If you don't have price in mind go with the SS. If price is a consideration/size the aluminum is a very GOOD purchase!!
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It's all stainless steel, no aluminum parts. I love that, because there is not oxidation that you get with the aluminum.
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Seem like all stainless steel. I don't see any aluminum at all. A few plastic parts on the outside.
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I tend to disagree. I bought a so-called SS pot and a magnet had no interest in it. The gauge/thickness matters not. If it's based on iron (which SS is) then a magnet is attracted to it. Me thinks aluminum with chrome finish.
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I think stainless steel tends to stick more during cooking than aluminum, but I always pre-sear in a nonstick pan if it is necessary to brown meat first.
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Stainless steel...there is no aluminum on this product. You will love it. I do.
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The only difference I can see between the two are maybe the finishes. One looks like it has a matte finish, while the other one is just the standard stainless steel.
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The item I bought was the ceramic so I don't really know about the stainless one. Sorry
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I'm not 100% sure, but the outside is definitely stainless steel. The inside isn't shiny like the outside so maybe that means it's aluminum. Also, the whistling mechanism isn't all that great. It seems to have lost most of the whistling noise, so you may want to get something else. Hope this helps!