Should I worry about the Teflon flaking off after a some use?
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We haven't experienced this yet with our popper, but we've only had it for about 6 months.
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It hasn't happened to me yet, however I never clean the thing with anything more than a paper towel. The Teflon does a pretty great job.
1332794
I have not had any Teflon flake off at all. When you put the 'arm' back on, make sure that it is not so tight that it will scrape the bottom.
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I've had mine a couple of years now. I have not had any Teflon flake off. Keep in mind, you do not want to add salt or any other seasoning during the popping process. I suspect that is why people had issues with the teflon. The only thing that goes in during the popping process is popcorn and oil. Season it after it is popped.
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This is my 3rd Stir Crazy. My 20yo Stir Crazy has never had the Teflon 'flake' off nor did the one I had the previous 10yr, whose lid finally broke in two. On my 1st 2 the wand 'used' to actually sit on the Teflon and scrape the ridge as it went around. That did wear off some of the Teflon but I don't consider that flaking. Only problem I've ever had with them is the lid cracks after 10+ years. This lid is a new shape, so we'll see.
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See previously posted review : http://www.amazon.com/review/RA1LGZCAACB2T/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0067MQM48&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag= Teflon won't be the only concern you'll have. See my review about aluminum :
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I purchased one of these units 8 or 9 years ago and had problems with the Teflon flaking off. When I ordered a newer one I had high hopes that the Teflon was improved. It not only flaked off just as badly, the bottom of the pan warped and there were "hot spots" on the bottom where my food always burned when ever I used it! I love the concept of this pan, but will only purchase one again when I can find one without Teflon.
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The coating is definitely not Teflon it is some other form of nonstick.I have read that some users have had that happened to the buttons but I have not had that happen yet and I use mine quite frequently.
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aluminum oxidizes instantly, and this process strips the "natural" oxide coating and this material forms a protective barrier. i never turn up high heat even with this product, and have not seen any surface damage. my concern with scratches in teflon is that it might also flake off and really did not want to eat that product. The issue was that it might also out-gas with extremely high heat applied.
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It seems to be "safe" in that it is not going to peel off like the old Teflon surfaces did with wear. I love the pan and have given it as a gift to a professional chef who also loved the pan.
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No, certainly not in the short term (had mine 2 years) and I would strongly doubt in the reasonable lifespan of any good quality cookware. For this set, say 20 years? For starters, the non-stick surface would have to wear down before your cooked food even contacted aluminum. Which of course would mean you'd have teflon in your bloodstream first :)
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I've had mine for about three months. I use it once or twice a week and it shows no signs of flaking. I've used it for chicken, burgers and steak.
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Eastman fixed the flaking problem long ago. My original pan from a few years ago flaked. Eastman replaced it and the new one has what appears to be an enamel finish. Ive used it many times since with no issues.
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I use a little oil and they work great, have done for several years. They aren't totally non-stick like new Teflon but that's a trade-off I'm fine making.
37885
The inside is Teflon coated. I have only used mine two times so the coating hasn't flaked off yet.
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I picked this model specifically because it didn't have the Teflon coating. I wanted the ability to scrub aggressively if needed. (Burnt on cheese being the possibility) Past experience has taught me that even being gentle with Teflon it will flake. This may not be the right model, mine is #FPSTFN7710. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do!!
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I turned mine on a little too high once and noticed that the spatula (which came with the cookware set) melted a little on the surface. I couldn't get it completely off when I washed the pan. I think it has worn off now, but I wasn't thrilled about that because I don't really like using plastic to begin with. This is the ONLY problem I've had so far with this cookware.
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Hi Michael. Probably not the answer you were looking for, but just to say. I don't recall the instructions saying anything about seasoning the pan. And so I never seasoned mine, and it works just fine, I find. So I don't think you need to worry about it. I've used mine many many times, mostly making crepes, and I've never seen any loss of teflon, any stain, or any damage. Just my 2 cents.
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Yes, the finish can be restored and do not ever use a teflon spray that totally defeats going to this product. Teflon is not safe. I am hoping the company will respond. They told me once and I lost the email. Something about reheating with oil. I think like one treats a cast iron.
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Never have. Check where the plates sit, the heating element pads, to be exact. Clean those and clean the bottom of the plates. If not you might have scraped the Teflon coating off and it's coming apart and the heat caused it to micro-crack releasing toxic Teflon fumes. If anything contact amazon. They have a great customer support team.
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The finish has not flaked off on mine. I use it primarily for steaming things in the basket. I have used it for frying a couple of times.