Is the pot exuded as one piece of aluminum or is there a "plate" at the bottom? Thanks!@@
806592
I'm not really sure how it's made, but the bottom and the sides seem to be all of one piece. There is no visible weld line, and the bottom is the same thickness and material as the sides. Mine has a ding right around where the weld would be, and I don't see any separation at all.
102359
The body is definitely non-ferrous; to me it looks and feels more like stainless than aluminum. The bottom is a ferrous metal, perhaps cast iron, clad by the same material as the body. No rusting or corrosion of any kind observed (also pointing to stainless as the product; aluminum kettles usually develop pitting). We do not let the pot boil to empty and we measure the water so that after use the pot is empty.
1795025
there's only one insert. the aluminum one goes straight in the crock pot to cook. I much prefer it, because it's extremely light weight and cleans much easier than the ceramic insert of my last crock pot (which kept cracking, fyi.) I love this crock pot so far!
1008689
It is aluminum. We have had our pans a year and the only down side is that the bottom is discolored. They are truly non-stick and come clean with warm water.
853987
It's teflon, and ours has shown significant peeling in only a couple years. That surprised us (and is hopefully not rypical), as did the cost of a replacement pot!
1176487
No it is not a heavy bottomed pot, it is cheaply made and flimsy. I was totally disappointed. Don't let the picture fool you. I thought I was getting the same kind my mother use to have. What a joke.
615085
No the inner lining including the bottom, is all one piece and made of aluminum. It does not bother me. I do not see how that affects the food in the inner pot.It does get dirty and stained easily which I keep clean by adding some vinegar to the water inside every now and then.
1988251
It's plastic! I was not happy with it all! I ended up getting one where the pot is stainless steel & am much happier!
531869
No. It is solid stainless steel all around, including the bottom. But the bottom is a dull brushed stainless (not shiny). It's like a pot for the stove.
1780318
I don't know. I have not read any info that says there is one. Prob you just have to use your own judgement and see how it goes. Still really glad I have this pot!
148909
I am sorry but I am at work and don't recall, however, I would not purchase this pot. I had to return two, they replaced them due to pitting on the inside bottom of the pots and the replacement pitted too so I returned for a refund. Hope this helps.
1334897
yes it does have a bottom, but it is not a solid bottom. so you need to use a pot.
1299604
Hi..it is not marked on the bottom of the pot, check Cuisinarts website or look in the product specifications and it will tell you
854737
The cooking pot is teflon coated aluminum. This cooker works really well. It produces great rice. and allows one to focus on things other than the rice.
2070213
The heating element is in the bottom of the pot on the outside. It's up and recessed, water can only get to it if you were to immerse the pot in water (which you would not want to do).I see another poster mentioning a "metal pole that sticks up on one side"...mine doesn't have that.
1221456
The external bottom of the pot is plastic but no plastic inside. There is a rubber ring seal inside around the metal heating part. I will upload some photos later.
2189165
do you mean the pot itself or the bottom of the stand? Either way, both are flat. And just as a counter to Anne's comment, I love this pot. I've used it for cheese, meat and chocolate fondues and it has performed very well with all three.