will these discs and knife produce a metallic residues as commonly seen in the normal Kitchenaid grinder blades?
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No, I haven't noticed any metallic residues. I have used my grinder attachment many times since purchasing it.
1370671
Have not seen any and these are a nice size that didn't come with the grinder
1370672
I have not had any problems with metallic residues. The grinder I use has an ABS plastic body not the metal body of older units. These are Kitchenaid blades and the rotating blade is single sided but the die is compatible with any of the blades. To date I chopped about 20 Lbs of meat; beef, pork, and lamb. I hope this helps.Richard
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The backbone of the blade is stainless and the cutting edge of the blade is D2. You can see the fusion of the metal in the blade at the wavy gold line. It will rust, including the stainless portion, if not kept dry and oiled, but the edge is more prone to doing so. The D2 holds a better edge than stainless and depending upon what sort of work you intend it for can hold up better.
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I'm pretty sure they are, at least the metal parts. Putting the blade in the dishwasher would surely wash off the lubricant for the driving gear, and the right lube is hard to find and expensive. I just hand wash everything after use. The hardest part of clean-up is the base which has lots of nooks and crannies for 'meat dust' to get caught in. DON'T put the base in the dishwasher :>) , but do be careful when handling the blade.
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I washed the slicer well before I used it and have never experienced this issue. I also keep my hands clean when cooking. Maybe these people are experiencing a reaction between the metal and food particles on their hands?
1110751
There might be a light residue on the metal blades but not enough to affect the taste of other beans
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Mine did at first but with regular care it has gone away. Took a while though. Besides that I am completely satisfied with this quality grinder.
434320
Yes, it is oxidation from the dishwasher detergent. Mine was beautiful for months until I was in a hurry and put the pieces in the dishwasher. The blade and grinding pieces are fine, allegedly stainless steel, but the holding tray and tube oxidized. Since they are so light, I am unsure of the composition. Stills works wonderfully, just not shiny any more, except for the body.
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Our knife blades are made from a high- carbon 420 stainless steel, however, stainless steel is not stain or rust proof. Please do not allow blades to soak in water, and do not allow acidic or salty foods to remain on the blades after use. This might cause staining to occur. Should the blade show some signs of staining, use a non-abrasive metal polish for easy removal. We recommend that you hand wash all knives thoroughly in hot water using a mild soap or detergent. Rinse in clean, hot water and towel dry immediately.Automatic dishwashers are not recommended as the heat and detergent can damage or stain the blades. Our knife blades are made from a high- carbon 420 stainless steel, however, stainless steel is not stain or rust proof. Please do not allow blades to soak in water, and do not allow acidic or salty foods to remain on the blades after use. This might cause staining to occur. Should the blade show some signs of staining, use a non-abrasive metal polish for easy removal. We recommend that you hand wash all knives thoroughly in hot water using a mild soap or detergent. Rinse in clean, hot water and towel dry immediately.Automatic dishwashers are not recommended as the... » Read More Our knife blades are made from a high- carbon 420 stainless steel, however, stainless steel is not stain or rust proof. Please do not allow blades to soak in water, and do not allow acidic or salty foods to remain on the blades after use. This might cause staining to occur. Should the blade show some signs of staining, use a non-abrasive metal polish for easy removal. We recommend that you hand wash all knives thoroughly in hot water using a mild soap or detergent. Rinse in clean, hot water and towel dry immediately.Automatic dishwashers are not recommended as the heat and detergent can damage or stain the blades. « Show Less
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Daniel, I'm sure all the parts are not steel. Locking ring, auger screw, feed/grinder tube cylinder, and locking ring appear to be aluminum. I believe the cutting blade may be steel, and possibly the two grinding plates are steel. You can call EdgeCraft (as I will do tomorrow) to have your questions answered: 800-342-3255, Avondale PA. The boilerplate in the manual states: "This is not a product of KitchenAid or Whirlpool Corp." The manual is printed in English and French, doesn't say made in China but origins of many manufactured items isn't revealed anymore, I've noticed.
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I can't answer your first question, but I can answer the second. I haven't had any trouble with my blades rusting. They appear to be stainless steel.
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The head of my blender is bare stainless steel, although I see that the picture on Amazon shows a black coating. Maybe that's an updated version. But since the blender blades are recessed inside the metal sheath, they don't touch the bottom of the pot, and I haven't seen any scratching or other damage to the pots and bowls I've used it in.
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There will be some ground coffee in the container but you can easily wipe it out. I have not noticed any residue on the grinder.
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Yes - the blade is stainless steel. Although I have noticed more and more stainless steel items seem more susceptible to tiny rust spots ie. a few pocket knives from Kershaw and SOG that have spots. Luckily this is not the case with this stick blender.
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I haven't had any problems with metal flaking off the beaters, but I haven't had the mixer very long. I will watch out for that though.
1110755
Not really. I have had this grinder for a few months now, and find that if I tap the grinder, maybe 1/4 - teaspoon, at most, comes out. I don't save it as I want freshly ground coffee each time I make it. The directions recommend cleaning the burrs every few weeks, and I have done it twice in a few months - that's all. I have not noticed appreciable residue when I switch from one kind of bean to another.
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It's unlikely that the pattern would look anything like this, unless they use A forging method in which the pattern is actually cast into the blade via A mold. I personally think they acid etch their blades.
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No, hand wash only. The body is aluminum and the plates and blade are carbon steel so the dishwasher pit is discolor them. I oil (vegetable) the blade and plates when stored so they won't rust. This is a huge upgrade from the Kitchen Aid grinder I had that cracked after a couple years, the texture of the grind it excellent and it doesn't clog like the Kitchen Aid tended to.