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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | 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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| | 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 240 reviews |
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| | Features | Set includes 2-1/2-quart covered shallow saucepan; 8-, 10-, and 12-inch open skillets; 3- and 7-quart covered chef's casserolesHeavy-gauge, hard-anodized aluminum construction provides fast, even heatingRiveted stainless-steel handles stay comfortably cool for stovetop cookingCasserole lids are domed to return moisture to pot; oven-safeWash by hand recommended; metal utensil and broiler safe; lifetime warranty
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211 of 218 found the following review helpful:
 Great value - watch for price fluctuations Aug 07, 2005
By Joseph Wyckoff
I got this set for what I consider a steal. The price has been fluctuating a bit, and if you hit it at the right time you can get them for an outstanding price. Just like all the other hard annodized cookware I have bought from amazon, I LOVE these pans! I have now converted nearly all of my cookware to this line, and highly reccommend it to anyone who wants to become a better cook. If you read other reviews, people complain about sticking. YES, food does adhere to the pans while cooking, but when it is done, the food releases from the surface. If you burn the food, do like Emeril says, and use the knobs on your stove. It does take some time and patience to rid yourself of the habits of teflon pans, but the food is so much tastier - I have never made better gravy in my life than since I switched cookware. This is a great starter set, and has most of the pans that you'll need. I would say that the average cook could get around 75% of their cooking done with this set. Have some patience, and I am sure you'll be pleased with the results.
162 of 169 found the following review helpful:
Great deal, great pots/pans! Jul 28, 2005
By Steve P. Cotter
First, I would like to say to watch the price of these after you buy them - the price varies a lot and you might be able to improve your deal with a refund. Anyway, these are great! They conduct heat much better than any other pot/pan I have used. There is some adjustment if you are used to Teflon - they do stick a bit more. With that said, they don't give you cancer as many now suspect Teflon does, they are oven safe, and you can use metal utensils. A scotch-brite pad is safe to use (according to manufacturer's instructions) and will restore the pans to their new condition with little effort. There are some other tips for minimizing stick included in the instructions. Machine washing is not recommended. Also, remember that since the tops for these pans are metal, they may get very hot and require a potholder for removal. The handles on the pans themselves, however, generally stay cool enough to touch.
90 of 92 found the following review helpful:
Grab 'Em While You Can Jul 02, 2007
By J. S. Green
This cookware is not produced any more, and this 9 piece set is great for general cooking. This line was replaced with the "Calphalon One" line; I own a pan of this line, and I prefer the older models. This 9 piece set was the foundation of my entire cookware collection. Some I got at closeout, some on E-bay used.
Food sticks to the pans until it forms a crust, at which time it releases and you can turn it over. This is quite different from nonstick pans. Also, you have to use a bit less heat. If you want food to come out before it is cooked on the bottom, get a non-stick pan instead.
Cleanup is with water only in general, Comet if some stains are dug in. Cooks should become familiar with "deglazing" the pans using wine, which always works great. I use this when I have cooked cheese into the pan, or such events. It is rarely needed.
I use the smallest fry pan every morning to cook eggs, and they work just fine with a bit of light olive oil. You must use some oil to make these pans work - they are different from nonstick pans. However, I love the fact that I can use stainless steel utensils.
The largest pan is great for saute, and I use it for this purpose a lot. Part of the recipe is to use wine for a sauce, which deglazes the pan at the same time, so clean up is a snap for this dish.
When stacking, it is advisable to put a paper towel between pans, since just about the only thing that will take off the Anodized coating is contact with other anodized cookware.
47 of 49 found the following review helpful:
Amazing performance Jul 13, 2005
By Johnner
I bought this set because our Calph. nonstick pans were starting to wear. I was leery after reading some online reviews stating that food stuck to the pans and were hard to clean. They are handwash only but that didn't bother me.
I've tried to use the pans as much as possible and I have been amazed at the difference really good cookware can make. They are easy to clean, withstands metal utensils, do not react with acidic foods and heat quickly and evenly. They are even ovenproof.
So far I have not needed anything more than a dishcloth to keep them near-new clean.
38 of 39 found the following review helpful:
Good pans, but know what you're getting Jan 23, 2009
By Foodie
These are basically good Calphalon pans. A number of folks have commented on concerns with the pans, and, unfortunately, many simply reflect a lack of understanding of what this cookware is and is not.
1. Yes, they're made in China, and in some cases, that means a slightly thinner metal (this has been in part a response to complaints about pans being too heavy, though.). They still provide great heat transmission and evenness of cooking.
2. No, they are NOT non-stick; they're not supposed to be. So, what to do? Know how to use the pans. Cook your meat and veggies at a slightly lower burner temperature, and use some oil/butter/fat to prevent problems. These pans will give the stuff a great browned crust that is impossible in a non-stick pan. Now, if you're trying to make crepes or omelets, and you're not a trained chef, you should seek out a non-stick pan.
3. Yes, the handles are slightly rough to the touch--it's the style used in their hard-anodized line, and actually give you a better grip on the pan's handle than the smooth and slick handles on the non-stick line. If you don't like the look, that's fine, but it's not a flaw or a lower quality product.
Personally, I am not hugely impressed with the combination of pans in this set. It would be a good add-on to an existing group of pots and pans, but to be honest, I would not recommend this as a first set of cookware, simply because these are not necessarily the most useful combination of pans you could get. It is not likely that someone is giong to want three uncovered skillets in different sizes, but no saute pan, a short saucepan of small size, but no taller or Windsor style ones, a large and a small soup pot/casserole/Dutch oven, but no stockpot. I do have and use all of these pieces at least semi-regularly, but I also cook a lot, and am rather choosy about having the "perfect" pan for the right job.
Also, do note that this line of cookware has been discontinued by Calphalon, so if you are looking to base a larger set of matching cookware around this set, you will likely be disappointed. Personally, I prefer to pick and choose the best from multiple lines of cookware (ie, Dutch/French ovens from Le Creuset, nonstick omelet/crepe pans, a Lodge cast iron skillet for cornbread), so this would not be an issue for me.
I give the set five stars, because it is a great product at a usually excellent price -- this is a real bargain at most prices I've seen posted. But I also encourage potential buyers to know and understand what they are, and are not, getting, so that they can decide if this fits the bill.
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