First: I bought this to avoid getting aluminum in my food, so I was surprised that the cooking rack that came with it WAS ALUMINUM. So I called the customer service number on the box (1-800-877-0441) and explained to the CS Rep. that I bought the cooker because I didn't want aluminum in my food, but the rack was aluminum.  She stated that it came that way.  Then I asked:"So if someone buys your stainless steel cooker , you just let them 'assume' that the rack is stainless steel also?"  She said that no, they had a stainless steel rack available, but that it normally cost $8, but she would send one out to me free of charge.  I received it today.  I suggest you take care of this when you first receive the product.