HEllo, the model I bought has a stainless steel lid and painted black side panels. Will the panel sides peel? IF they peel would it just fall down the side and not on the food?THanks
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We have had ours about seven months and used it a couple of times a week and have had no issues with peeling.
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It's amazing you asked this question: the lid's corners broke off after the frst use! I brought a cornbread to a meeting and after I got it home noticed the crumbled catches... I thought, "Dang, someone opened it wrong!" But then again, how does one improperly open a lid? Good question. Pass on this unless you're extremely cautious when removing the lid... don't let someone else open it. If you write to me at musing1 at verizon dot net I'll send you a photo.
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I purchased the same crockpot from Amazon 6 months ago and the non stick coating is flaking off as well as other problems...such as not turning on when you flip the switch. I am afraid to use it now because of possible electrical problems with the control switch and the flaking of the non stick coating. My question is ....Does anyone know of a recall on this model?
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The lid on mine is wobbly, too. Every Crock Pot I've had (and I got my first one back in the early 1960's) has had a wobbly lid. It's designed that way to allow some steam to come out and keep the lid from popping off like a pressure cooker would. This one may be a bit more wobbly than some others, but it works just fine. I have dinner cooking in mine right now, and I can guarantee it'll be ready when I want it -- and delicious! :)
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Mine has a black stainless steel lid, No glass lid. But it works very well. I really like the pots. I have cooked all kinds of things in it. You do have to let it get very hot first and for a while and then you can lower it. My friend calls it the "magic pot." I think she is right.
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.
1859300
Sorry to here that! I have not had that happen. My ceramic griddle came with small scratches on the lip on one side and after using the griddle awhile, the scratches have not peeled or gotten bigger.
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Are you sure that the rotating part has not slipped slightly when you placed the food on the tray? Sometimes we have the problem and find that the tray slipped a hair and then from the weight of the food, it slipped enough to stop completely or rubs on the side of the appliance. Was cooking a chicken in a bag (in half-time) and the bag got so heavy with juice that it hit the side of the appliance and stopped completely. My wife loves the half-time. Does not use the regular oven at all anymore.
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I have used it once and have not had any problems with food sticking. Although it looks like the nonstick is starting to peel.
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You'll have to ask again next week - my daughter will be unpacking our hibachi in a couple of days or so.But I'm sure there were sizes listed in the write-up on Amazon or I'm sure I wouldn't have ordered it.What I do like about this model is the fact that you have two separate grill racks, a left side and a right side, so you only need a little fire under the one rack if all you have is two burgers or fish fillets. I have used this particular model in the past and was sorry when it got broken in our last move. The cast iron holds the heat far better than those steel ones do, so if I were you, I'd stick to the cast iron. You'll have to ask again next week - my daughter will be unpacking our hibachi in a couple of days or so.But I'm sure there were sizes listed in the write-up on Amazon or I'm sure I wouldn't have ordered it.What I do like about this model is the fact that you have two separate grill racks, a left side and a right side, so you only need a little fire under the one rack if all you have is two burgers or fish fillets. I have used this particular model in the past and was sorry when it got broken in our last move. The cast iron holds the heat far better than those steel ones do, so... » Read More You'll have to ask again next week - my daughter will be unpacking our hibachi in a couple of days or so.But I'm sure there were sizes listed in the write-up on Amazon or I'm sure I wouldn't have ordered it.What I do like about this model is the fact that you have two separate grill racks, a left side and a right side, so you only need a little fire under the one rack if all you have is two burgers or fish fillets. I have used this particular model in the past and was sorry when it got broken in our last move. The cast iron holds the heat far better than those steel ones do, so if I were you, I'd stick to the cast iron. « Show Less
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Fortunately, I have some VERY recent info on that rack :) I ruined mine...by I guess overheating it in the broiler or putting it in the dishwasher. Normally, I use the pan for baking/grilling etc and it is super for single or small servings. But, I used it to grill hotdogs and accidentally left it in the oven and next day went to preheat oven and the rack was a mess....as the plastic or whatever coating on it half melted and or came off in places. If you put it in hot oil I think it will ruin it. It is definitely not stainless steel but a metal with a black coating looks like vinyl. Hope this helps. Fortunately, I have some VERY recent info on that rack :) I ruined mine...by I guess overheating it in the broiler or putting it in the dishwasher. Normally, I use the pan for baking/grilling etc and it is super for single or small servings. But, I used it to grill hotdogs and accidentally left it in the oven and next day went to preheat oven and the rack was a mess....as the plastic or whatever coating on it half melted and or came off in places. If you put it in hot oil I think it will ruin it. It is definitely not stainless steel but a metal with a black coating looks like vinyl. Hope... » Read More Fortunately, I have some VERY recent info on that rack :) I ruined mine...by I guess overheating it in the broiler or putting it in the dishwasher. Normally, I use the pan for baking/grilling etc and it is super for single or small servings. But, I used it to grill hotdogs and accidentally left it in the oven and next day went to preheat oven and the rack was a mess....as the plastic or whatever coating on it half melted and or came off in places. If you put it in hot oil I think it will ruin it. It is definitely not stainless steel but a metal with a black coating looks like vinyl. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have the white version of this model. Yes, the sides and bottom are stainless steel, but the lid has plastic on the underside painted to appear stainless steel. When steam rises and heats the underside of the lid, the water will run back to the bottom and bring down any potential plastic chemical. It's not entirely stainless steel interior, I'm upset.
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Mine does not sit flat anymore either but I just figured it was from me dropping it! Though, I have never had a problem cooking it it even though it tilts.
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Well, I've had my sets for about 8 years now, but you can't tell I've had them that long; no scratches, no chips, no burnt marks no nothing. I have burnt vegetables to black charcoal inside my pots several times, it peels right off after soaking the pot in hot soapy water overnight. There is no non-stick coating on this line of cook ware. People are mistaken. It's all made together in one piece, made of a special type of material that's non-stick, it's not a coating like Teflon. So there is no peeling or scraping off. I use my skillets, pots on a regular basis. There is a possibility for the pots, pans or skillets to chip, but it's gotta be from something really hard, that caused the chipping and if it chips you can see the metal all the way through. On one of my orders the skillet was chipped, so I sent it right back and received another. No matter what your this line of bake ware is always replaceable with the company, despite when or where you purchased it.
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I have not used the lid in cooking but the stainless is top Quality and 20x more durable than aluminum! If a magnet doesn't stick to it...Its top Quality!
2007106
I actually own both models with lid and without. I have use both of them extensively and they are both perfect, they clean beautifully and stay shiny and new looking with an occasional scub with "Bar Keepers Friend" cleaner. Whom ever claimed that they had warping issues should seek replacement, I have a kitchen full of All Clad pots and pans and have never had a single issue. Hope his helps with your decision!ps: The difference between the one with lid is a different handle, otherwise the body is identical.
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No mess on the sides of the pan. The lid has ridges that allow for steam/juices/condensate to drip inside the pan. I've used the lid on an 8", a 10", and a 12" pan, with no problems.