What is the popping chamber made from? Is it stainless steel or is it coated with a Teflon-type, anti-stick coating?
616549
Not sure but may be aluminum; at any rate, nothing sticks. We are very happy with it! It's the best one we've ever owned. and we've owned a number of them.
616550
It is either stainless, or aluminum, as has been mentioned. If you look at it closely you can clearly tell it is metal without any coating on it. And the sides and bottom are made of the same material, they just tend to look a different color because of the angle from which you're looking at them. If you get the right lighting/angle, then you can tell the sides and bottom are the same metal. The screen in the bottom, however, may or may not be a different metal. Our's has seen quite a bit of use, and so the screen looks rather copper in color. But I'm sure that's because the screen bears the brunt of the hot air entering the popping chamber (and is probably thinner material). I can't remember if when it was new if the color of the screen was the same. I wouldn't doubt that it was, as the whole metal portion gets pretty dang hot when it's up to temp to pop the popcorn, so it would make sense to use the same metal both for temp tolerance and specific heat, as well as ability to bind/weld together (different metals can have problems when you try to join them, especially when it comes to welds, and especially when it comes to heating up and cooling down regularly (different metals expand/contract at different rates/temperatures)). I hope that makes sense. I'll upload a couple pics that show down into the popping chamber.
616551
The side has the appearance of stainless or aluminum and the bottom is a different color so that MAY have a coating. Air vent is a shiny metal.
1928719
The metal is stainless steel. Then there is a plastic lid that goes on top of that which holds the sticks up. Very nice.
2137537
This grinder is made out of aluminum. It has a "titanium-reinforced" teflon coating on it. They like to call it "titanium non-stick". They basically mix titanium particles into teflon before applying it which hardens the coat. I'm not sure why this isn't explained a bit more in-depth on their site, or anywhere else for that matter. It's shady advertising. I'm in the market for a pure Ti (preferably Grade 1) grinder, which this is not. Also, if the coating wears down overtime, it'll mean you're smoking/vaporizing teflon along with whatever you ground up.
2097355
It is steel, not stainless, and it is not teflon coated. The eggs come out fairly good but there is a residue left in the cup.
305990
It is coated with a non-stick material. I believe that because of its weight that it is aluminum.
1558741
I think it is aluminum coated by non stick coating. We used it and made really great pizzelles. It is a good product...
568072
It seems to be stainless steel. No signs of it being coated, though I don't think I read the manual thing cover to cover.
2086775
Teflon coated...this is one GREAT machine....rice, quinoa, grains of all kind come out perfect!!!!! Love it!
1481126
I believe it is a galvanized stainless steel. I have been using mine for a few months, and they are in perfect condition. Also, the food does not touch the lid anyway because you have to leave about an inch or two at the top for the bubbles and air.
761631
I don't think it is coated with Teflon. I think it is coated with something that is more heavy duty then Teflon.
1664682
They are coated with something that looks like Teflon but non of the paperwork sent with it says what it is for sure. By the way, if you're purchasing this with the metal top - don't! It warps when it's heated after about the 8th use. To save money, I would buy the one with the granite top so you don't have to replace the metal top later.
778910
Coated plastic. But the build quality is reasonably good. I have mine for 6 months and it still feels solid. My wife and I have different spray preferences and the switch is holding up well.
1374976
It has a nonstick coating..I think its Aluminum. I used to have stainless steel and I didnt like it at all and then I got this one and I just love it because its easy to clean! and it cooks the rice really well.
1902688
I assume it is Teflon but I do not know for sure. I would not recommend using metal utensils; I use mine frequently. Love it!
1321110
I'm not sure what type of metal it is.... it is not ceramic or glass but some type of metal. It is not non-stick. I'm guessing stainless steel?
548516
No it is not coated if you are use to Teflon, it will be a disappointment.I am not impressed with the quality either
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It is made of plastic, nylon and metal. There's no problem with metal parts. This is a great pop filter.