Do the two top containers have steel on the outside and do they keep the food warm?
638762
I don't use it yet because three containers so small, so I still keep it new and save for later.
638763
The top two containers are plastic - but of good quality. They're ok for warm items, but won't keep items hot for too long. The bottom container has a metal insulating sleeve that is much better for hot items.
638764
Two small containers (with fruit in the picture) are plastic, with plastic lids. They don't keep the temperature. The big one (with rice) is plastic too but goes into steel outer container and keeps food hot or cold.
638765
No all three containers are plastic,but the bottom container (the larger one) slides into a steel sleeve which insulates it.
638766
The top two containers are made of plastic. I don't think that they would keep food warm. They seem to be made for cold foods. The largest container is made of plastic and fits inside a steel jacket that keeps warm food warm and cold food cold.
1923999
They are metal-lightweight but do get a bit hot if you leave them on for a long time while cooking. Metal handles and metal lid.
2168515
Ours are stainless steel with a strap handle. The handles on the pans stay cool (stovetop), but make sure you use a pot holder when lifting the lid, the handle get's HOT :-)
957114
The interior & exterior are stainless steel & food grade. They are very well insulated and I have been able to keep hot food hot for 3-4 hrs. I start by filling the container w/ hot water to warm the interior before I put hot food into them. I am sure they would also be able to keep food cold just as long by maybe putting some ice-water in before putting the cold food in. As for the 18/8 quality --I don't know what that is. I know that the lid do fit tight and this is a sturdy set !! I had a set made of plastic before I got these that the handles broke very easily and I was continually gluing. My husband found this set and ordered it for me because we go to a Pot- Luck Supper every month. The interior & exterior are stainless steel & food grade. They are very well insulated and I have been able to keep hot food hot for 3-4 hrs. I start by filling the container w/ hot water to warm the interior before I put hot food into them. I am sure they would also be able to keep food cold just as long by maybe putting some ice-water in before putting the cold food in. As for the 18/8 quality --I don't know what that is. I know that the lid do fit tight and this is a sturdy set !! I had a set made of plastic before I got these that the handles broke very easily and I was continually... » Read More The interior & exterior are stainless steel & food grade. They are very well insulated and I have been able to keep hot food hot for 3-4 hrs. I start by filling the container w/ hot water to warm the interior before I put hot food into them. I am sure they would also be able to keep food cold just as long by maybe putting some ice-water in before putting the cold food in. As for the 18/8 quality --I don't know what that is. I know that the lid do fit tight and this is a sturdy set !! I had a set made of plastic before I got these that the handles broke very easily and I was continually gluing. My husband found this set and ordered it for me because we go to a Pot- Luck Supper every month. « Show Less
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Yes. I use them in the oven, microwave, & to carry lunch to work. However, I have never kept the tops on while they were in the oven or microwave. I love these containers. You can have liquids in them, turn them upside down, & nothing leaks out. I have had this set for about a 1.5yrs & will probably be ordering a new set just to have lots of different shapes & sizes. I highly recommend them. When I take them to work my co-workers want to take them for themselves.
86543
Okay, I just read the Aeona answer and I totally disagree with her saying that the exterior stays cool to the touch...you better not touch the stainless steel while it is cooking waffles or you are going to get burned. But the handles do stay cool.
1082908
Just the sides have a heating element the bottom and the top are insulated the Styrofoam
1453035
They are pretty much ceramic. I love them because they hold more tea for me and sometimes I put soup in them. I have not had any trouble keeping things hot. But, honestly, depending on the air temperature, they might not keep it really hot for 20 minutes.
1331397
It's a sheet metal on the outside n In side but the inside is line with foam like items.. That keep the temp with in..
675309
Yes they are solid stainless steel and they are wonderful to cook on and easy to clean. I love them.
1447579
Yes, one of the nice points to this is that you can indeed store both hot and cold food items without causing an issue for either. Hot stays hot. Cold stays cold. It's a great product.
233300
The pot cover and the inner pot are stainless steel--although thin, the steel is good enough for its purposes. There is no inner cover and the rest of the cooker is made of aluminum.
1186431
They are not a thermos. Food will stay warm as long as it would in any storage container.
2012657
I never have warmed in the the lunch box. But I do put warm food in it And it stays fairly warm......for awhile
1803402
I found that tended to keep food as cool as it had been or as warm as it had been when I put it inside, which was what I wanted for the lunch meat and drinks I put into it. However, the exterior temp affects it, too.
2053098
Since it is metal, the outside will get hot so I would keep an eye on children the same as if I were using a grill. There are hand grips on the 2 racks but you will need pot holders/hot pads to get the food off both racks ( if using both) when it's done. Mine was a gift from my brother in law-I have had it for over 10 years and bought one as a gift for my fiance since he lives in another state. Great product!
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Since it is metal, the outside will get hot so I would keep an eye on children the same as if I were using a grill. There are hand grips on the 2 racks but you will need pot holders/hot pads to get the food off both racks ( if using both) when it's done.Mine was a gift from my brother in law-I have had it for over 10 years and bought one as a gift for my fiancée since he lives in another state. Great product!