I worry about durability. Seems like drip pans etch out and rust where the metal coil support rests into the notch on the drip pan. Comments?
766823
My original porcelain pans that came with the range have rusted and need replacing. I am shopping now for some. So yes Linda, rust is an issue.
766824
Sorry Linda, but I have used the drip pans for a very short time so really don't know about rusting.
766825
These pans are made of a porcelain and so far, I see no rust anywhere. Then again, they are black so maybe rust wouldn't show. But I'll never buy any other drip pans again.
988444
No rust issues, but mold has grown on the silicon rubber ring from time to time. I occasionally pull it out and run it through dishwasher. Anytime water is trapped, mold growth is possible. I consider it to be an annoyance more than a health hazard. No issues elsewhere with mold.
494148
I have had mine for about 7 months so far and do keep water inside of it when not in use. There has been no issues with rust thus far, and I just checked the interior of the kettle.
2232873
Im running distilled water and just one kill coil, and i have no issues, then again im not using conflicting metals to cause corrosion. But it's suggested to change fluid every 6 months in your loop.
1288671
I plan to remove mine and try to rust proof it. I did not believe the post but mine has started to rust...not cool. Something needs to be done by manufacturer.
1788504
I am thinking of getting one too - I am just reading ingesting small amounts of rust isn't harmful, and various cleaning techniques can help (baking soda, bottle brushes). I think I will take the risk and just make an extra effort to make sure it's dry when it's not in use. I can't imagine that it's made of any but food-grade stainless steel...
42030
I have it for few month and it seems to be a great coffee maker. I didnt notice any rust so far.
136469
Hi, I think I've used the stopper once or twice since I've had my sink, and when I did use it I never saw any rust at all. The only time I had to deal with a rust issue was when I was cleaning a pan with an SOS pad. I got a tiny bit of metal under one of the feet of the rack that sits in the sink. Stainless steel is very resilient and if you care for it properly it will look good and won't rust. I cleaned the tiny tiny spot of rust with a dab of Barkeepers Helper. I swear by that stuff. Also stay away from egg white on stainless. It doesn't hurt a cooktop because the heat fixes that, but I dropped a spot the size of a dime on my sink. I didn't realize it was the egg white until I tried to clean it after breakfast. When I got the rust stain, and managed to fix that with Barkeepers Helper, I thought I might as well try it on the egg white stain. To my surprise and great happiness it has taken away the spot!! Warning, be careful how much you rub and how hard. Be gentle or you'll leave a tell tail spot where you've been working. Just gently, with a wet micro cloth, put a little water and a little BH on the cloth and work on the spot. Then when you've done, rinse off the area you are focusing on and then rinse out the cloth and wipe down the whole area. You can do this to water spots also. I have very hard water in my area and I manage to get drips down the front of the sink and on my refrigerator, which is stainless. Stainless steel is beautiful, but it does take some care. I hope I haven't bored you will my information, but I like my new kitchen to look like it did when it was installed a year and a half ago, and it does.
998931
Thanks for replies. The burner is usually the first thing to rust out so I will look for a different grill.
1476370
I have had no problems or issues with this pot at all. I use it for making beer as well as cooking. There is no rust on the one I purchased.
103535
I haven't noticed any of these problems, at least not yet, I've had it since December and use it weekly or so. It did say the kettle may rust in the instructions that came with it, but that should not effect it's performance.
2201418
If you clean the unit after you use it it should be fine. What I occassionally do is spray a bit of cooking spray (like Pam) onto the moving shaft, this light coating of oil will inhibit any rust and keep the action moving smooth as silk. I have 2 of these now, no problmes & no issues....it's all good.
466092
no, no problems of any kind, am very happy with it. have only had it for six or eight months though, which may not be long enough for rust to show up.
475395
My set has worked well, but the non-stick has started to retain some food bits at times. Using a mild vinegar soak for 10-15 min., seems to release the residue (it's still much easier to clean, than the stainless steel sets). My problem: When simmering/boiling with the glass covers on, fluid becomes trapped between the rubber gasket and metal rim. Over time, I'm noticing buildup and/or a bit of rusting(?) where the lid glass meets the metal, which is near impossible to clean ( I would've preferred a totally metal lid, to this design). Otherwise, I'm a fan of the ceramic coating, on the pans. My set has worked well, but the non-stick has started to retain some food bits at times. Using a mild vinegar soak for 10-15 min., seems to release the residue (it's still much easier to clean, than the stainless steel sets). My problem: When simmering/boiling with the glass covers on, fluid becomes trapped between the rubber gasket and metal rim. Over time, I'm noticing buildup and/or a bit of rusting(?) where the lid glass meets the metal, which is near impossible to clean ( I would've preferred a totally metal lid, to this design). Otherwise, I'm a fan of the ceramic coating, on the pans.
1974314
I love mine, I have had no issues with corrosion. I was apprehensive at first but definitely a great buy and would purchase it again/recommend to a friend.
1923378
I had a bit of oil on mine and I just burned it off. I think it is there to stop it from rusting while in storage.Hope you like it, I love mine.
1831062
I've never had a problem with mine. If you do find any spots of rust, just rinse them off and rub oil on the wok. I use coconut, but any viscous oil will do.