Question 1

Why do people continue to say it's not teflon-free when the manufacturer states pfoa-free nonstick aluminumcooking surface releases waffles smoothly?!

Accepted Answer

PFOA is a chemical used in the manufacturing process, but many companies will say "PFOA-free" to make you think it is also free of the other nonstick chemicals, like Teflon. PFOA-free does not automatically mean PTFE-free. PTFE (the molecule polytetrafluoroethylene) is the generic name for Teflon™. There are other brands of PTFE, too.. depending on the company. Teflon is owned by DuPont. I emailed Hamilton Beach about this model and they replied, "The Waffle Maker 26081 does not contain PTFE or PFOA in the copper nonstick coating."

Question 2

Manufacturer: Please give detailed info about nonstick features (Teflon?). No details in listing or manual and customer service doesn’t respond.

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I emailed Hamilton Beach to ask about this particular model and if it contains PTFE in the coating. PTFE (the molecule polytetrafluoroethylene) is the generic name for Teflon.  Other companies us a PTFE coating under different brand names. They replied, "The Waffle Maker 26081 does not contain PTFE or PFOA in the copper nonstick coating."

Question 3

This question is for the manufacturer only. Can you provide proof, in writing, that this does not contain Teflon or any chemical coatings?

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I emailed hamilton beach and they replied: "The Waffle Maker 26081 does not contain PTFE or PFOA in the copper nonstick coating." "...does not contain Teflon, and the grids is copper ceramic nonstick coating."

Question 4

Are these made with Teflon?

Accepted Answer

I emailed Hamilton Beach to ask about this particular model and if it contains PTFE in the coating. PTFE (the molecule polytetrafluoroethylene) is the generic name for Teflon.  They replied, "The Waffle Maker 26081 does not contain PTFE or PFOA in the copper nonstick coating."

ASIN	B07MWY7SJR
Best Sellers Rank	#5,476 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #12 in Waffle Irons
Brand Name	Hamilton Beach
Color	Stainless Steel
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,950)
Global Trade Identification Number	00040094260812, 10040094260819
Included Components	Waffle Maker
Item Dimensions D x W x H	10.5"D x 8"W x 4.5"H
Item Type Name	Plates, Browning Control, Indicator Lights, Stainless Steel (26081)
Item Weight	3.4 pounds
Manufacturer	Hamilton Beach
Material	Stainless Steel
Material Type Free	PFAS Free
Number of settings	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Non Stick Coating, Temperature Control
Part Number	26081
Product Style	Fixed Plates - Copper Colored
UPC	040094260812
Voltage	120
Warranty Description	One(1) Year Warranty
Warranty Type	Limited
Wattage	560 watts

Hamilton Beach Belgian Waffle Maker with PFAS-Free Non-Stick Ceramic-Coated Plates, Browning Control, Indicator Lights, Stainless Steel (26081)

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