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(More customer reviews)I was on the verge of purchasing this cooker because one health website described the cooking bowl surface as made from anodized aluminum rather than coated with nonstick material. However, the Waterford customer service(linked from a Weil website as a main seller) says it IS in fact coated. The rationale is that the cooker max temp. is 300 degrees and since teflon only reacts and leaches past 400 degrees, chemical interaction with food is minimized or eliminated. I understand that even current "advanced" coatings still flake, erode, end up in one's food. With wear, they make cleaning harder, not easier. How does the coating affect appliance longevity? And why is a coating (also environmentally unhealthy to produce) even necessary for a steam cooker and fairly low temperatures? I manage to clean my Calphalon plain anodized alum. pots just fine. Was this cooker ever made with anodized alum., as I read? If so, I hope Dr. Weil will consider returning to that. Many of us are trying to reduce plastic contact with food. It's very disappointing that "Healthy Kitchen" products are apparently add to the plastic problem. Dr. Weil might help consumers by making material content specifics widely available online and wherever these products are sold. All I could find on this cooker was an instruction .pdf booklet that reveals little about materials. Anyone who has sought glass, pyrex, good ceramics, stainless, etc. in their cooking equipment knows how hard one must work to find this info., but I expect better from Dr. Weil. Thanks, and I hope this information helps others. Anyone who knows of a truly clean, solid, low-plastic, multi-use cooker, please post!
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From The Healthy Kitchen line developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, this multi-use rice cooker helps support healthy living. Enjoy the benefits of the wholesome grain with three functions for perfectly prepared white, brown, and quick rice, including jasmine, basmati, and sushi. The versatile appliance can also be used for cooking soups or steaming vegetables and dumplings. Housed in attractive brushed stainless steel, the rice cooker comes equipped with Fuzzy Logic technology, an automatic timer, a keep-warm indicator, and a reheat function. The unit's secure-fitting lid holds in heat, moisture, and nutrients, while two generous side handles make for convenient transport. A Harvard-graduate, Andrew Weil, MD has devoted over 30 years to providing a unique approach to health care, encompassing body, mind, and spirit. Manufactured by Spring Switzerland, the rice cooker measures approximately 14-1/2 by 10-2/3 by 11-2/7 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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