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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.
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Technical Details
- 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
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By Sue B. (Speedway, IN United States)
I was gifted a set of Circulon and was disappointed in its performance from Day 1 but I cooked with them anyway. On a whim, I purchased the Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized Everyday Pan (available here on Friday Sales) and fell in love with it. Then I picked up a saucepan, also love, love, love. After 2 years of use, both pieces looked close to new. When the teflon coating on one of the Circulon pans started peeling, I knew it was time for them to go ... I ordered these and trashed the Circulon. So glad that I did.
A real plus is that the pans in this line are oven-safe, which means savings in the way of purchasing casseroles and roasters. The only cookware I like better than this for cooking/cleaning/versatility is Mario Batali Italian Essentials Pots, which are fantastic but oh, so much more expensive.
My only complaint/disappointment with this line is that I frequently "cook" bagged meals from frozen (you know, heat up oil and dump in a frozen pasta mix, and voila!). Frozen foods like that stick to these pans. I don't have the same problem with a Wok by a different maker. Otherwise, foods clean off easily and the pans keep looking/cooking good. It also does a fantastic job caramelizing onions ... yum!
BTW, I throw them into the dishwasher -- life is too short to hand-wash pans! No problems, and I could care less that it voids the warranty.
On pricing ... I ordered this set when the price fell insanely low ... and then had to wait about 1 month for it to get back in-stock & shipped. Be patient -- you can save more than 1/3 over the regular price offered here (which is about 1/2 of list).
By Ken King (Charlotte, MI USA)
I agree with the reviewers who complain about the sticking. If you are want non-stick, pass these by. I continue to favor my cast iron and a teflon coated Claphalon pan over these. The sizes of the sauce pans in this set seem odd and that also keeps me using them only occasionally. Yes, I have to soak before cleaning for almost anything that I cook in these pans which is not a big deal unless you consider that the tastiest bits of the dish aren't making it to your plate. Lastly, the "Made in China" is certainly a turn-off. Calphalon includes care and use instructions in the package that do not list this product line, leading me to believe that even Calphalon is not proud of these pans.
By W. Silver
I got this Calphalon set for my dad. I thought it would be a good set. Unfortunatly i didn't know enough about cookware at the time. Everything sticks to the pans and I was quite disapointed. My dad now has to contact Calphalon to see what the problem is and maybe try and get a new one. Such a disapointment. He is a big fan of Calphalon and I thought they would be good. I don't know if i got a reject set but they DO NOT work!!!!
By Marcia Simmons (Odessa, MO)
I've owned several pieces of these pans, so when I saw an entire set at this price I couldn't resist. It's a great value. Some people complained that stuff stuck badly to these pans, but if you cook at the lower temperature, like the instructions say, all you need to do is a little soaking and a scrubby pad and it pretty much is done. Occassionally, I will have to use a cleanser (Comet/Ajax), but most of the time, not.
By Carolyn B. Babjak
Purchased for my son and daughter in law (to be). They really liked the set! Very good quality and durable...should last many years!
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