What is the nature of the "non-stick" surface? Some chip more easily than others and some still have PFOA and other potential unfortunate chemicals.
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Received this pan today and the packaging states "PFOA-free nonstick surface..."
357414
No idea about the chemistry on the surface. It has held up ok though with no noticeable chipping.
357415
I haven't had a problem with the non-stick surface. I do not know what PFOA is? This pan works great for me when making omeletts.
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This has been one of the best pans that we have ever purchased. No chipping on the nonstick surface and we have had the pan for about a year. It washes up like a dream. As far as the potential unfortunate chemicals I'm sorry that I can't answer that question as I didn't research that before purchasing.
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It seems to be a standard but solid non stick coating.We've not used it a great deal but have had no chips or blemishes as yet
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It's cast iron so you shouldn't expect a perfectly smooth surface like a coated non-stick skillet. Mine was delivered in excellent condition and I have had no issues with the cooking surface.
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It is a standard non-stick surface, but not ceramic or like Calphalon.Mine cleans easily when cool, and I have no scratches or chips after several uses.Since the temperature cannot exceed 400 degrees, there is little danger of overheating it and damaging it as with Teflon or other surfaces.
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to respond to the comment about sticking. With any non stick surface use only plastic scrubbers and non-abrasive cleaners like Bartenders Friend or Bon Ami. The non-stick can last for years
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We have a couple of small imperfections in ours. The pan performs beautifully but is NOT scratch proof just non-stick.
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I am not a chemist but it seems to me if aluminum were coming from the base metal of the cookware then the non-stick coating should show some sign of damage, wear, loosening, or some other evidence of it. To date mine shows none of this.
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I bought a 12 inch aluminum model with non stick surface. I expect the non stick surface to last about two years and then will have to replace with another. That has been my previous experience. The life of the surface determines the life of the pan.
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Teflon I believe is a name brand, I am guessing the non-stick coating is the same type of material.
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I would say that yours is flawed. I have been so happy with mine that I'd be surprised if you were treated less than graciously by the seller. The total non-stickedness of this pan is part of what makes it great. Get a good one.
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It's not a non-stick surface like traditional non-stick pans. The materials used are infused into the pan all the way through. My suspicion is that indeed the non-stick factor is covered as the pan would only consist of the part touching the heating element and the handle.
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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.
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Teflon or not, it has a non stick coating, which to me indicates that it does release PFOA. Wilton doesn't provide any specifics on the coating that I could find, but unless it's bare metal, the coating is there. I'm still blissfully using mine though.
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Actually, because I am shopping for a new toaster oven and this one looks perfect for my family other than the non stick issue, I just contacted Kitchen Aid through their live chat. The non stick is Teflon, and it does contain PFOA, but according to the service agent helping me AND the scienctific community (I did a little research) the PFOA does not break down unless it is heated above 550-650 degrees F. Hope this helps.
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I do not know what it is made of, but I can tell you after a couple years of use, the surface hasn't chipped or flaked at all. I don't think they really use Teflon anymore. The newer non-stick surfaces are tougher.
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I don't know about nonstick surfaces. My thermos is stainless steel. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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Do some research on Zojirushi products and you will find that in every case the non-stick coating is a titanium ceramic compound. The typical coating in frying pans is Teflon. Thanks for trying to spread FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) on a good product. How ignorant.
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The response I got from Waring was:"There is no nonstick coating in any of our ovens. The TCOP650 has stainless steel interior and the rack are cold rolled nickel."So there is consensus that it is NOT non-stick. Whether the interior is aluminized steel or stainless steel is perhaps up for debate.