How thick is the removable pot? Is it made out of aluminum? Does it scratch easily inside?
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It's sturdy,, we haven't had any problem with it..we don't use metal utensils in it normally. The inside coating seems very strong..it's a light brown color not the black type of Teflon. We love the cooker.
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The pot is a very lightweight material, perhaps a plastic variant. But the finishing and detail resemble a nice stone ware pot. I bought 3 pots and am very happy with them.
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Aluminum has a Mohs hardness index of only 2-2.9. Glass is 4.5-6.5, and I assume the tempered heat-resistant glass used in cooktops would be at the top end of that range or higher, so there shouldn't be any problems with scratching. And the "sharp edges" other reviewers have been talking about are 90 degree cuts; there are no sharp protrusions pointing downward to the stove's surface.
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Not that is exposed. It may have an aluminum ply internally but only T304 stainless. Our set is going on 15 years old and it's still perfect! We love it! We take a little Barkeeper's Friend and clean up the pots every so often and they gleam like new!
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The pot is ceramic and not coated with any non stick material but it does seem to clean up well after a little soak. The inside beneath the ceramic insert is a sort of getting stained from small drips and you can't immerse it so I just spray and wipe it after use. Its a nice crockpot for the price, I will say that it seems to run a bit hot, cooks things faster than the times given in some recipes. Results have been good for me.
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The pot is described as stainless steel if it contains aluminum I could not say because I bought it believing that what amazon says in their description is the truth.
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Its made of thick aluminum. One of the best aluminum pots you'll ever find. Do not hesitate to buy it. You'll be happy with it. PROMISE !
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Its just the exterior with Stainless steel . Inside is a standard aluminium pot with non-stick coating inside .
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Hi Arwen. We have not yet used this is non stick pots, mostly we have used it in the cup which comes along with and it is very handy and effective. Everyday My wife keeps telling me how good it is. Having said that, i think there is a strong possibility that there will be scratches on non-stick coating pots!!
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You know what I'm not so sure but I did buy it because of the "hard anodized"; and so far this is the best pot I have ever owned!!! Been cooking for 35 years and have gone through some expensive pots and this is my absolute favorite!!! My daughter wants to steal it from me and I won't let her!!! :))
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It's a good pot. I bought it for my sister and she has used it since Christmas. When I was wrapping it, it felt heavy and the bottom was thick.
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The pot is stainless in the outside, Teflon coating on the inside. I like the Teflon, as nothing sticks. I've had another style by Wedt Bend and loved it for years, but finally replaced with this one and really like it!
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No the inner lining including the bottom, is all one piece and made of aluminum. It does not bother me. I do not see how that affects the food in the inner pot. It does get dirty and stained easily which I keep clean by adding some vinegar to the water inside every now and then.
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It's made of soft rubbery plastic. So no scratching. There is an aluminum piece just on back that isn't glued properly, so the ends stick out.
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It's aluminum, so rusting is not an issue. It also has the same properties as any other aluminum pot regarding sticking. It's not Teflon coated, so it's not "non-stick". As long as you understand and respect how to use aluminum pots and don't expect Teflon or stainless steal characteristics, you will not be disappointed. That said, I use the pot for beer brewing and I use it on an outdoor gas burner, so I have no experience I using this on an electronic burner. I can't beggin to imagine how long it would take to heat this much liquid on a stovetop though!
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The pot is stainless steel and cleans easily in the dishwasher. The lid and exterior wipe off easily.
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The pot is metal on the exterior and the same on the interior but the interior seems like it's coated with a dark "non-stick like" color. My wife loves it and I got huge hubby points.