A:Answer Hi Jean,
Believe it or not, Chrome Steel is not Stainless Steel. Chrome Steel includes AISI 52100, En31, SUJ2, 100Cr6, 100C6, DIN 5401 which are used for applications such bearings, tools, drills and utensils. Chrome Steel is non-toxic to the end user. The process of chrome plating using hexavalent chromium causes cancer but modern processes have drastically changed since 1975. This was the contaminate in the water in the movie Erin Brockovich. The chrome steel in the appliance is safe. I hope that answers your question.