Just in case anyone missed it, yesterday's episode of Dave Arnold's Cooking Issues featured Scott Heimendinger of Anova to discuss the APO. You can listen here.
He said the initial super flimsy flat pan susceptible to warping at high heat only went out in early shipments and has been replaced with a different pan which is ribbed. Anyone who got the original can get a replacement but it sounds like it's still kind of a stopgap. I'd guess one is likely better off purchasing a good sturdy pan separately.
They discussed a tank issue that sounded more like internal crazing than through and through cracks. As has been pointed out here, it's largely a cosmetic defect. They are not happy with it and want to fix it but there are limited materials that are food-safe, clear and can withstand the thermal stress that part of the tank is exposed to during steam venting. They don't have a long-term fix but are working on it.
As far as toast goes, Dave's general recommendation for APO owners was to get a toaster.
Edited to add that Scott was on for over an hour so much more was covered. Listen
