Does the finish on the heater degrade over time. Any flaking? Also, how easy is it to clean?
1263740
havent noticed any flaking or trouble cleaning--also it half the price of anything locally
1577020
We have had ours for about 6 months and have been very happy with them. The heating elements have worked well.
249923
Mine is great. I use it all winter on my 1920 Glenwood cookstove to slow cook and braise. Thus far I've had no probs with staining but I don't think it's much to worry about at any rate. I use Bar Keepers friend to clean any stubborn enamel. It works great and does not scratch. It's an old product made from rhubarb.
749559
I cleaned mine when I received it, read the instructions that came with it, basically can be cleaned easily with typical vacuum attachment, I have several types of ceramic heaters and have found that cleaning them every at least every once a week during the winter is the best way to keep them long running and safe. It also keeps down the burnt hair smell that these heaters can some times have. Even brand new out of the box is always best to clean before first usage and after first time used. I purchased during the summer so cleaned, tested and put it away till winter.
876241
It's easy to clean. I just run it to empty, then add some boiling water and run that thru. It's done.
1859216
I've had mine for 1.5yrsThis year I left it outside during the winter, its showing signs of surface rust. An easy fix. I plan to sand it down and spray it with Heat Resistant paint. I am happy with it.
1197890
It does get dirty fairly easy, but it is very easy to clean with just a lysol or wet wipe of some kind. I clean mine about once a week and it's always looking brand new.
176935
Cleaning is easy ... (The black collection cup can swing back and that can get irritating) . No rust so far. Will recommend it. However I wish it was not made in China.
171569
It is so easy to clean I never looked at the instructions and I don't know that they recommend it but we just wash it like it was a regular dirty pan. I replaced the first one I had after having it for a year. It still worked perfectly but the teflon was showing some wear.
2036021
We have used ours for 2 years now. So far no problem w/ the heater. We did have a problem where something got stuck and melted much of the unit. I contacted the manufacturer and they were very good about repairing my unit. I have actually had a couple of problems, the other was some board went out. Again, they were very good about replacing the board. I have not had a problem in a while, so I don't know if they would still be so good, but we do LOVE our machine!
560485
Just keep it rinsed. Have never gotten it dirty enough to be a problem. Have only owned it a couple of months. Cheap enough to replace if it gets messed up badly. Matter of fact; I bought it as a replacement for the failing one in the used camper I recently purchased.
333928
The first one, after about 4 years lost some of "it's non-stick coating" and you could see discoloration above the heating coils. Heating was not as uniform after the same period of time. But it got very heavy use.
461413
Yes, heater is in a pretty harsh environment. So every spring when I bring it in for storage I wire brush and give it a coat of Rustoleum. Helps keep the pitting of the raw aluminum surface to a minimum.
1540143
I've had the brushed nickel finish for close to a year. I just cleaned the rust from mine, but the rust is due to the rusting of my shower curtain rod. My family also takes very hot showers!
677985
I've had it for about two years. Cook mostly fish. Haven't had to clean the bottom heater element. I love the cooker.
722727
Before each use, I wipe it down with a dry paper towel (or two or three). The instructions are very explicit about not using any water. I think some of the internals may rust easily or something. No sign of rust on mine after 13 1/2 years. It will splatter some oil on the inside walls and look messy, so I will sometimes use a little glass cleaner. It does have an occasional spot of "buildup" in the kettle. Barely noticeable. I think of the kettle like a BBQ grill - it will never look as clean as it did when it was new, but that's just because it shows signs of use. Outside of the kettle, the machine still looks clean and good as new. Before each use, I wipe it down with a dry paper towel (or two or three). The instructions are very explicit about not using any water. I think some of the internals may rust easily or something. No sign of rust on mine after 13 1/2 years. It will splatter some oil on the inside walls and look messy, so I will sometimes use a little glass cleaner. It does have an occasional spot of "buildup" in the kettle. Barely noticeable. I think of the kettle like a BBQ grill - it will never look as clean as it did when it was new, but that's just because it shows signs of use. Outside of the... » Read More Before each use, I wipe it down with a dry paper towel (or two or three). The instructions are very explicit about not using any water. I think some of the internals may rust easily or something. No sign of rust on mine after 13 1/2 years. It will splatter some oil on the inside walls and look messy, so I will sometimes use a little glass cleaner. It does have an occasional spot of "buildup" in the kettle. Barely noticeable. I think of the kettle like a BBQ grill - it will never look as clean as it did when it was new, but that's just because it shows signs of use. Outside of the kettle, the machine still looks clean and good as new. « Show Less
966828
I owned my first of this kettle for nearly 10 years and never had the base gunk up inside. I'd categorize our use at moderate, not heavy/daily. I washed it in soap and water when necessary to remove splatters-- no issues. Ended up replacing it only because I wanted a shiny new one for a shiny new kitchen. Still keep the old one with a faded handle as a backup.