reviews talk about the coating coming off-how true and why doies this happen...
1824058
The only way the non stick coating will come off is if its scratched off, using metal knives or forks, over wooden spoon, etc, and cleaning with a steel wool pad. I have had mine for over a year now, cooked many pot roasts, even used a metal knive a few times, oops, but still have all of my coating in tact, its even been run through the dishwasher. Nothing lives forever but this is a great product plus it has an actual temperature setting and not that preset digital stuff you get with others.
1824059
Have used the pan for frying chicken and bacon many times. No issues with coating - still looks like new. Use it but don't abuse it & it should work great.
1824060
Haven't used it a ton, but I don't see that it will have any issues. We really like it and it's nice the handles remove for cleaning and storage.
1307083
We've had this unit for about 6 months. We've had no problems with the coating. It stays cleaner easier than the old unit we replaced.
1747791
I have had no problems with at all with the coating coming off of the edges. I do place a paper towel between each pan when I store them in my pan drawers and this may be why I have had no problems with peeling.
2253401
I haven't had a problem with the nonstick coating coming off. I enjoy my Fondue pot.
394497
Mine does that too! I have had it for 10 years though. It is almost like the metal is rubbing off. I put mine in the dishwasher, so I've always assumed that was why it does this.
958302
My pan has a non-stick coating. I can tell as the interior of the pan is different as compared to the bottom. A mixed blessing, new they are excellent but with time they usually scratch and begin to peel. It is a heavy aluminum pan and an excellent product but I get tired of having to replace pans as the coatings do not last indefinitely
1105606
I've had this set for about 2 years now, I think. The nonstick coating DOES eventually come off, so then I just toss it or throw in recycling bin. Given the price, I'm fine with getting nonstick pans every couple of years. I've even had All-Clad nonstick and that comes off, too, so why pay too much for nonstick?Hope this helps. I also like the Circulon pans, too.
1846727
Hello Irene,I can't speak from a professional nor scientific standpoint, but personally I don't care for the way that teflon coatings peel and flake-off over time... So I made the switch to ceramic and love it! I no longer have to worry about my cookware losing its 'nonstick' appeal rapidly.
2049468
The coating is definitely not Teflon it is some other form of nonstick.I have read that some users have had that happened to the buttons but I have not had that happen yet and I use mine quite frequently.
1865876
I thought about getting the coating on my knife when I purchased it, but decided not to after some research that the coating will come off after some use. With a little care, the non-coating knife will last a lifetime and still look good.
1273484
It isn't coated, but I haven't noticed scratches on anything and I use it everyday. I love it.... My husband installed several of these under counter pull out organization at our Beach house and they are all great
1114763
no the coating is good but needs to be cared for per instructions and protected if stacked. 100% superior to Teflon/others.
2170611
Well, the inside of the bottom (where the water goes) "looks" like is has some kind of coating to me. Others have mentioned this as well in their reviews. Personally, I have been using it for over a year now and it still looks like it did when I bought it. So, don't know what the coating is but it looks like it's there to stay and not coming off like the Aluminum Bialetti's do. Hope this helps.
289157
I bought it as part of my food storage and emergency preparedness plans. I am a Mormon so food storage is part of my life. I have only used it 7-8 times over the past couple of years, but have never noticed a metal powder coming off. That sounds like a manufacturing defect with the finish. It has worked fine every time I used it. If you plan to use it very frequently I might consider one of the electric options or at least buy the motor for this one - I did.
388237
I don't know about the coating specifically. I can tell you from experience that we installed the film on the door which faces the west side of our house and it is noticeably cooler on the curtain and the floor when the afternoon/evening sun swings around. We are very happy with its performance. Looking at the box, the label says it's designed to reject up to 70% of Sun's heat (thats kind of funny, in a way) and up to 93% of the UV rays. It is more reflective on on the outside facing side, and slightly tinted on the interior facing side. It changes the color spectrum of our garden when we're looking outside but it's sort of like looking at it through sunglasses.The temperature difference was noticeable right away. it is suggested to install it on cool glass before the sunlight is coming through. I think this is a good idea.
1747789
I am definitely having an issue with the coating. I have submitted a question to Circulon for a replacement. My pans were bought Dec 2nd, 2013. The main problem i've had is with -- of all the pans -- the stockpot, which we use mostly for boiling things, sauces, soups. The coating seems to be coming off more and more, and it isn't inside the grooves, it is on top. We do use metal utensils, but you are supposed to be able to use that.. and it's not like we are frying in the pan (though, again, it says metal utensil safe). I'm wondering if we somehow got a bad batch, as so many people seem to say the coating stay. I am definitely having an issue with the coating. I have submitted a question to Circulon for a replacement. My pans were bought Dec 2nd, 2013. The main problem i've had is with -- of all the pans -- the stockpot, which we use mostly for boiling things, sauces, soups. The coating seems to be coming off more and more, and it isn't inside the grooves, it is on top. We do use metal utensils, but you are supposed to be able to use that.. and it's not like we are frying in the pan (though, again, it says metal utensil safe). I'm wondering if we somehow got a bad batch, as so many people seem to... » Read More I am definitely having an issue with the coating. I have submitted a question to Circulon for a replacement. My pans were bought Dec 2nd, 2013. The main problem i've had is with -- of all the pans -- the stockpot, which we use mostly for boiling things, sauces, soups. The coating seems to be coming off more and more, and it isn't inside the grooves, it is on top. We do use metal utensils, but you are supposed to be able to use that.. and it's not like we are frying in the pan (though, again, it says metal utensil safe). I'm wondering if we somehow got a bad batch, as so many people seem to say the coating stay. « Show Less
1572752
It is coated with, I guess, a porcelain finish. True, I do not get everything off-even with scrubbing, but, the worse mess comes off after I let it soak awhile in soapy water. I do not wash it after every use---often use a grill brush to scrap it off when it is hot. I will add here that the grill gets unusually hot and is great to sear a steak and still have it rare in the middle. I really like this grill! Thanx for reminding me-------I forgot to bring it in to soap in the sink when I last used it--will go do that right now.