Polyflon is the brand used by Daikin to market polytetrafluoroethylene, which is often referred to by the trade name Teflon. When heated above 350 ºC (662 ºF), PTFE begins to degrade, releasing fine particles and a variety of gaseous compounds that can give one polymer fume fever if they can breathe enough of them. To heat a pan above 350°C one would have to put it on a burner at medium high heat without food. You should not blacken food on a fluoropolymer coated pan. It is well known that the fumes from a hot fluoropolymer coated pan can kill birds.

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Q: Debating between this and the broil king pcg-10 professional portable nonstick griddle. that one is highly recommended and is $99 right now. Advice?

I have never sold Broil King so I cannot comment on their item but have sold Zojirushi products for over 20 years. I know this brand to be of good quality and reliable.

Q: Does it have a oil drain or how does the oil drain when cooking bacon or sausage?

There is no oil drain. If I'm cooking something after bacon/sausage, I wipe out the grease with a paper towel.

Q: How do you care for the non-stick surface? Mine was shipped with a metal spatula. I would assume that was a no/no on nonstick.

First, do NOT use spray oil. Just cook on the surface. Wipes off easily with cloth. (Seriously, it is by far the most non-stick surface I have ever used.) I hesitate to use the metal spatula. (Maybe it would work, but I'd rather not find out! Surface looks perfect after using plastic spatulas.)