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Set includes 2-1/2-quart covered shallow saucepan; 8-, 10-, and 12-inch open skillets; 3- and 7-quart covered chef's casseroles
Heavy-gauge, hard-anodized aluminum construction provides fast, even heating
Riveted stainless-steel handles stay comfortably cool for stovetop cooking
Casserole lids are domed to return moisture to pot; oven-safe
Wash by hand recommended; metal utensil and broiler safe; lifetime warranty
Description
Set includes: 8" omelette, 10" omelette, and 12" omelette, 3qt chefs casserole with cover, 7qt chefs casserole with cover, and 2.5qt shallow saucepan with cover. Heavy-gauge aluminum is responsive to temperature changes. These pans feature the original Calphalon hard anodized surface, which is stick resistant, meaning that it sticks when you want it (when your searing, browning) and releases when you need it to(when your food is ready). If you know how cast iron cooks, you know how the hard anodized cooks, but hard anodized has many beneifts that make it better choice- aluminum is a better conductor than iron, you never season your pan(so you dont have flavor transfer from dish to dish), and it doesn't rust! All pans are spun or drawn into shape, which makes the entire pan (sides as well as bottom) the same thickness, which guarantees even heating throughout. If you enjoy cooking and want the best and most versatile surface for performing a variety of techniques- this is the surface for you! Metal utensil and broiler safe. Lifetime Warranty.
Product Details
Product Length:
21.18 inches
Product Width:
14.41 inches
Product Height:
12.01 inches
Product Weight:
24.45 pounds
Package Length:
22.1 inches
Package Width:
15.2 inches
Package Height:
13.5 inches
Package Weight:
25.4 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 221 reviews
Customer Reviews
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Beautiful but impossible Jul 27, 2010 We received this set as a wedding gift and I was thrilled! The pans are heavy, well made, and cook evenly. But everything sticks! Even bacon. I tried all types of oil but all food stuck to the pan and left stains even after washing. These had to go back.
Great pans for the price Jul 05, 2010 These are great pans for the price, but then again I am partial to the hard-anodized type surface finish, as opposed to non-stick or polished stainless. The heat control is excellent when used with a gas burner. If you have a pot of water on to boil, and you turn the heat from high to low, the pan cools down very quickly. Same goes for heating them up. I believe this kind of cookware finish is misunderstood by many home cooks, since it does take a little know-how to get the results you want. For example, cooking meat in this type of pan requires an even, thin coating of fat like butter or oil and you MUST add cold oil to the dry, hot pan just before adding the meat otherwise it will stick like crazy. Hot pan, cold oil, food won't stick is an old chef trick and this goes for anything high in protein including eggs. Keep in mind that this sort of finish is used quite a bit in professional kitchens including a few I have worked in.
Also, don't ever put these in the dishwasher as the detergent will strip and discolor the finish. The only reason for the 4-star rating on this particular set is because I feel a separate lid should be included for the medium skillet -- none of the lids really fit it very well.
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Calphalon a disapointment Jun 28, 2010 I purchased this set in December for a gift. It was at a bargain price, but has turned out not to be a bargain. After only six months of use (the reputation of this maker is that it is of lasting quality), the pans are sticking to everything...and the recipient cannot figure out why.The Amazon replacement warranty has expired, and the manufacturer has thus far refused its return.
My advise: buy a triple clad stainless set like the Chef Emerol sells ( i have his stuff and it is wonderful).
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great Pans - Great price! Jun 12, 2010 Not dishwasher safe - my husband made the mistake of putting one of the lids in the dishwasher. Their biggest flaw are the handles. They are very skinny which makes it very difficult for handling! But for the price, definitely worth it. Other than those things it's a GREAT set!
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Disappointing - Tried everything and everything sticks! May 30, 2010 I purchased my Calphalon piece at a low price and was extremely excited! So disappointing. Their stick resistant technology is a joke! Everything sticks to this pan - foods that don't stick to regular pans -- stick to this one. This was a huge disappointment -- please don't make the same mistake.
PS I had Circulon for years and had good luck.
based on 221 reviews
Beautiful but impossible Jul 27, 2010
Great pans for the price Jul 05, 2010
Calphalon a disapointment Jun 28, 2010
