Is the pan cast iron or aluminum with nonstick coating?
1780635
It's definitely aluminum. It's very light, but make sure you use a light layer of cooking spray, and keep it at a higher temperature or they will stick. :)
1780636
I am not certain - likely aluminum. It is light weight enough to manage easily. Non stick coating works very well - we've enjoyed this treat MANY times over. I am very happy with this pan.
508870
Non stick pans do not requite seasoning. Only cast iron pans need seasoning or non coated metals
2272877
I don't know of ANY nonstick coating that you can use metal utensils on.Get a set of metal for your cast iron and a set of nylon for your nonstick.
316609
The pan seems to be stainless. It's definitely metal and not magnetic. Do be aware, though, that this is a VERY noisy unit.lj
1126423
The coating is something called Eterna. It's similar to Teflon but supposedly superior (I haven't used it myself so I can't endorse that fact). It's not anodized aluminum either; that's the coating on the outside of the pan.
765809
I have had sheet pans made of both, but recently decided I don't like aluminized steel. It rusts! I'll stick to aluminum from now on.
2019780
No nonstick coating (one reason I bought it), but with a little bit of olive oil rubbed on nothing stuck to it yet. The stainless steel is very heavy grade, this is a really nice pizza pan.
2050595
I know the new answer is stainless. But I have used aluminum all my life and never had any problems. I know when I need another pan it will be aluminum. Lighter heats faster, cooks more uniformly. Aluminum would always be my choice.
391245
Not so much a coating, but a non stick surface... not like teflon junk. I have had mine almost a year, only have to lightly oil the pan before first crepe and they never stick! I cook a lot and I love this pan!
1269991
The coating is nonstick. I don`t know exactly teflon or another one.I like it!
318346
It looks and feels like ordinary brushed aluminum with just a hint of sparkly you see on the latest versions of stone-coated non-stick pans.The manual states the coating is BPA-free. I'm pretty sensitive to overheated plastics and worn-out Teflon pans, but have not noticed anything askew with this unit even after baking food at 425-deg.
149167
Both. Hard-anodized aluminum with a ceramic surface. Handles are stainless steel I believe. I have had these pans for years and they have held up well. The cooking surface is intact - no dings, no scrapes, no peeling, no residue after 4 years of use.
1374976
It has a nonstick coating..I think its Aluminum. I used to have stainless steel and I didnt like it at all and then I got this one and I just love it because its easy to clean! and it cooks the rice really well.
536503
There is no chemical coating on the pan that I am aware of. The non stick surface on cast iron is produced by 'seasoning' the pan. This seasoning process is achieved by coating the cast iron with a vegetable oil and heating in the oven until it produces a non stick surface. Butter will still need to be used in the wells of the pan when making Aebleskivers so the Aebleskivers may be turned over easily. Occasionally, the pan may need to be reseasoned.
1902686
i think it's teflon but not sure........what other non-stick coating is there?
1937608
No non-stick or aluminum. All very thick stainless. Because of the thickness of the bottom you don't scorch food.
168199
The pan is probably not stainless steel. It has a non-stick coating, is lightweight and non-magnetic, so I'm guessing its aluminum.From the owner's manual: "The nonstick coating may wear out with use. "The nonstick coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect its Cooking or Keep Warm performances or sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health. If concerned with the peeling of the nonstick coating, please replace the Inner Cooking Pan by purchasing a new one."The pan is part number B297, and on the Zojirushi parts site it's currently $28. The pan is probably not stainless steel. It has a non-stick coating, is lightweight and non-magnetic, so I'm guessing its aluminum.From the owner's manual: "The nonstick coating may wear out with use. "The nonstick coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect its Cooking or Keep Warm performances or sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health. If concerned with the peeling of the nonstick coating, please replace the Inner Cooking Pan by purchasing a new one."The pan is part number B297, and on the Zojirushi... » Read More The pan is probably not stainless steel. It has a non-stick coating, is lightweight and non-magnetic, so I'm guessing its aluminum.From the owner's manual: "The nonstick coating may wear out with use. "The nonstick coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect its Cooking or Keep Warm performances or sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health. If concerned with the peeling of the nonstick coating, please replace the Inner Cooking Pan by purchasing a new one."The pan is part number B297, and on the Zojirushi parts site it's currently $28. « Show Less