Does this have an "Encapsulated bottom?" or a Full Cap Base Advantage meaning that a stainless steel protector surrounds a thicker aluminum core for easy maintenance and better heat distribution. Thanks.
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All I know is that the bottom is stainless steel, inside and out. The entire teakettle is a very good quality stainless steel.
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Mine came in two pieces but I usually just use the bottom without the cap part and it works fine and you can see inside the pot that way too. I looked at the original instructions and it says to ". . . place the small center piece over the rounded area covering the holes. This will help trap heat inside the pot." Hope this helps.
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It houses the heating element. It is attached to the bottom but does not go through to the interior. The entire inside is stainless steel.
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On the bottom, top, and sides there is a protective case, the Outside end however has no covering case. I does have a wrap around 1.5" or so edge that surrounds the Fins, but the cooling fins in the center of this are not covered, and are open to the air. I took a long look at mine from outside, and for the time it has been installed it has no visible damage to the fins.
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yes, it has a steel cap on the bottom for even heat distribution. Works on all type of stove surfaces. I love it.
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It is encasement but the entire bottom is not covered. It fits like a fitted sheet. Very tight around bottom. It doesn't slide around at all.
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Hi Clifford, yes the pan has a slight dome in the middle. Don't know if it is on purpose or just a result of the way it is manufactured. It doesn't seem to cause any temperature variations across the bottom the way I use it.
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In the product description is says, "The bottom of the 18/10 stainless steel pan has an extra-thick aluminum core, which ensures even heat transference from the burner to your food."
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Love mine. It's for the bottom of your oven to catch spills can take it out clean it off and put back in. No complaints or concerns with it. Will never be without again.
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Plastic interior thermal layer, stainless steel outer layer. It keeps the coffee hot. I have been pleased with it.
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It's plastic, so it doesn't disapate heat in the same way metal would. The middle of the plastic top surface is concave. Most laptop fans are in an area where it would blow hot air out and into this channel. In that way it disapates heat. It also depends a bit on how tall the rubber feet pads are on your laptop. The higher the more clearance there is for air flow. I am using a MacBook. Most of the heat is disapated at the bottom of the screen area. However it works well enough to keep it cool. Most lap desks have similar issues with my Mactop. This is the best plastic surface lap desk I have found. My lap stays cool enough. After long use, my lap feels warmer, but there is padding on the bottom, so I would expect my lap to be a bit warmer just because of the insulating vale alone.
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It has a hollow core with a sealed base. It is poorly constructed overall. Best option look elsewhere for another alternative. Not a well made product.
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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.
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The upper section is a food-grade silicone similar to other "oven safe" silicone baking trays or cooking utensils. That isn't the issue.The bottom however feels more like a regular TPA material, similar to the polymers used in typical Rubbermaid and tupperwear containers.
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I believe the aluminum layer is the inside core in the bottom of the both pans. There is nothing but stainless steel touching your food.
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Mine says it is on the bottom aluminum plate which is seamlessly laminated to the stainless-steel body. I am pleased that Fagor is up to pressure in half the time of my old Presto all-stainless cooker.
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No, it does not. I did not want that either. Thought it would be dangerous reaching into it. I love this. It is my second micro/convection oven and will always own one. I rarely use my full size oven anymore as I live alone. I can micro, convection cook or do a blend. Buy it!