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This 8-piece set fits our needs perfectly. We’ve not been disappointed. The omelet pans turn out perfect eggs. Nothing sticks (inside or out)to any of the pans. We ordered separate lids for the omelet pans and they fit snugly. This is a great set of cookware.
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March 28th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
I would rate this 4.6; reasons to follow:
To start off, I spent around 5 months of looking into cookware before I made a decision on these. Some of the “Honorable mentions” would be All Clad, Emeril Ware, Simply Calphalon, Calphalon One, Calphalon NonStick, and the Calphalon Anodized. After much debate, handling, and “weighing of pros and cons”, I settled on this set.
The BreakDown:
I LOVE this set and would definitely purchase these lil’ gems again. I plan on getting married soon and I’m the more of the cook in the relationship; hence, I was looking for something long-term and that both of us would feel comfortable using.
THE SELLING POINTS:
Stylish, brushed stainless steel coating. Looks good now, should still be in style later on. Traditional look with a contemporary style.
See-through lids (although it fogs up and you can’t see anything anyway, it’s a splashy idea nonetheless)
Smooth handle with “Y” connected handle – This is GREAT since the heat transfer area is slight and really keeps the handle safe to the touch. The other thing with the handle is that it’s easy to hold even with the heavier pan (3-quart sauté pan). When I checked out All Clad’s cookware, their handles hurt my hand. Theirs is in the shape of a sharp edged trough – I could barely hold the thing without pain; and this was before food was in it.
Weight: These don’t really weigh all that much compared to some of the other brands. By no means is it lightweight; but it provides a “solid” feel to it. My Fiance, who has small hands (ring size 3) doesn’t have a problem handling these. She used All Clad and hated the handle design and the weight of them.
Even Heating: it’s been mentioned before, but these really do heat up evenly. Some (Emerilware) have this little copper/metal base on the bottom of the pan. Pretty much only the food above the base gets cooked and the outsides don’t. I’ve never had a problem with uneven cooking, even with a largely stuffed pan. Don’t misunderstand this, you still do have to rotate food while cooking; but this isn’t a serious concern.
Non-stick: Although this set is NOT non-stick. It sure has some of it’s properties. I can make a fried egg with no problem and saute stuff with no sticking. IF food does start to stick, see Tip 1 below.
THE BLAHHH:
Heating: It IS true…these will heat up quickly. DO NOT put these past HIGH! Even Med-High is pushing it. In my experience, I can saute onions, peppers, chicken ect at low-med heat with no problem. I can not tell you how many times I’ve burned olive oil in these things; and it’s a $***& to get off. If you do happen to burn stuff in these, get BarKeeper’s Friend. It takes off most of what you had on there.
Tip 1: I found out that after cooking a particularly “dirty” dish (or if food starts to stick to it), I’d have to use BK Friend to get it back to where food (eggs in particular wouldn’t stick to it).
Edges: You’ll notice that there’s an edge for where the lid fits comfortably in place. The problem here is that if you burn something in the pan, you’ll need a knife/razor blade to scrape this stuff off. Even BKF won’t get off some of this stuff if you burn it on good enough. I like the edges, but the fact that there’s no way to really clean this is a con.
Scratching: Ok, here’s the deal with this. Calphalon DOES say that you CAN use metal utensils with this set. Using metal utensils doesn’t hurt the cookware; but it WILL scratch them. I use wood or plastic with these and have had great luck with it. In the case that I do need to scrape stuff off the bottom. I have no problem with using metal. If I’m somewhat careful, I might inflict a minute scratch.
Washing: This really isn’t a Con per se, but it can be a turn-off to some people. You WILL have to hand wash these and DRY them when you’re done cooking. No air-drying here. It’ll leave water marks and food will stick.
Tip 2: always use hot soapy water when washing this stuff and never put cold water in these when they’re hot in order to get the “bits” off. You’ll ruin it and void the warranty.
Conclusion:
From talking to other people, this set seems to be a bit more finicky about it’s care and use than some of the other brands. For me, this has been a “Smooth” set to work with and it seems to be a great tool. Something that I’ll be using for a rather long time. It is one of the more expensive of Calphalon’s line, and you can’t always find this line. Get the stuff early, and get all the matching stuff that you’d want – it might not be here forever.
March 29th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
I’ve become a proficient cook with this set. I eliminated Teflon and all-aluminum cookware from my home and this is the best alternative. Don’t expect this to work like Teflon. Stainless will only be non-stick if you know when to turn the food, have the right temperature and amount of oil, and healthier oils can aid the concern of too much fat. Some food sticking is not of concern to me, as long as I get the right food consistency and presentation.
Of course, scratches will show with regular use; as with metal utensils (not recommended), and at the bases from contact with any metal burners. Even with scratches I hang my set in my rack proudly -makes me look like a serious cook. These are intended to last a lifetime if you know how to care for stainless.
I recommend handwashing only if you want the looks to last, since some detergents are not appropriate. Barkeepers Friend is great, and vinegar takes care of those splotchy, mottled stains common in stainless.
The glass lids are more attractive and practical than full metal ones. My favorite part? The handles. These are sturdy and slightly curved as compared to the plain and straight ones from All-Clad. The logo stamping at the end of the handles makes an elegant detail.
March 30th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
I just bought this set. I was actually going to the store to buy All Clad, but there was such a good deal and so many extras on Calphalon, I decided to try them out. Both my husband and I cooked in them. My husband had stuff sticking all over, but he used too high of heat. Mine did not stick. Even with his food sticking, they cleaned so easily (I did have to use Bar Keepers Friend on the pan that he made potato in to get the rainbow coloring off of it, but it did not take any longer that washing it with dish soap). My husband was not to sure about them after his experience. I cooked bacon and sausage in them as well, no sticking. I decided to put them to a real test, an egg. I scrambled an egg (only way I like them lately), and let it set out for several minutes, and did the butter test that was in the directions. After adjusting the temp. to get it right, I poured the egg into the pan (half expecting it to stick after reading some reviews). Not one piece stuck!! I have an electric glass cook top, so if it was going to stick, it would probably be on my stove. So far, they seem like they will work out good. They were definitely a great value for the quality. I will update if I find anything wrong with them, or any other problems.
March 31st, 2010 at 4:52 pm
I debated for a long time over buying new cookware. I researched stainless steel vs. nonstick vs. all-clad, etc. In the end I ended up buying this set and I could not be happier. They have made my attempts at cooking new things turn out so much better. And they look great hung up in my kitchen. I’ve now had these for one year, and they still look and work great.
April 1st, 2010 at 4:28 pm
First a comment on some of the specific complaints I’ve seen in the review: These are stainless steel. The are not non-stick. If you are going to fry eggs and the like, you should pick up a tefflon-coated skillet (remember that non-stick-coated pans tend to last only a half-decade or so, are limited to 450f, and are generally not dishwasher-safe). Also: if you over-heat these, or put in the wrong things, they will discolor. This can be removed relatively easily with Barkeeper’s Friend (or LemonJuice I am told). If you misheat, or under butter/oil, things will stick.
So why get Stainless? It will last far longer than tefflon. It will carmalize better than aluminum. It won’t interact with foods. It is oven safe to very high temperatures (though the glass lids are only safe to 450, pick up some steel lids if you need to). They are far more rugged (can use metal utensils, though I don’t; can use the dishwasher, though I don’t).
I’ve been very happy with these so-far. They have performed better than expected (the aluminum core is quite good at moving heat) and are beautiful. Right now they are in their “somewhat scratched” phase, which is the least attracive (it’s between “pristine” and “uniformly scratched so it looks ‘brushed’”), and I’m proud to show them off. I just need to pick up a Sautisse and I should merrily cooking for many years to come.
April 2nd, 2010 at 4:37 pm
I was given this set a year and a half ago and so far have had to send back three pieces because of the nonstick finish. I will say I like cooking with the anodized – it heats faster and retains heat well so it is easier to cook with. But the nonstick finish they put on this cookware is terrible. It flakes off and scratches easily. I baby them, follow all directions, etc. only use silicone or wood utensils. In my opinion the surface should not scratch if you are using an approved utensil. Calphalon has been good about honoring their warranty and have replaced everything I sent back so far but I am getting tired of having to keep sending things back. As money permits I am gradually replacing mine with Le Creuset. I don’t know if the higher end Calphalon is better, but I can’t bring myself to spend the money on it with the experience I’ve had with this set.
April 3rd, 2010 at 4:13 pm
The main purpose of non-stick cookware is easy cleaning. That purpose is totally defeated in this cookware because the nonstick interior is interrupted by the aluminumin rivets with which the handles are attached – food sticks to them, and around them. I am soooo sorry I bought this!! I was replacing 20-year old T-Fal that was simply worn out. I should have stuck with T-Fal (bad pun intended).
April 4th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
To buy this product at such a cheap price was excellent. I’m not sure if it was last years range or something but at the price you pay i paid who cares. You walk into any high end cooking store and find these products for full price and you probably pay the same for one pot as you do for this set of 6.
Although not dishwasher friendly they heat quickly and are extremely easy to clean.
The ability to use then in the oven is also a big plus. Cannot fault this product.
April 5th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Purchased for my son and daughter in law (to be). They really liked the set! Very good quality and durable…should last many years!
April 6th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
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.
April 7th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
The previous Caphalon pieces I’d purchased are great. Unfortunately this set was a complete waste of money. Everything sticks to it.
April 8th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
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!!!!
April 9th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
I purchased my Calphalon Contemporary set about a month ago, and I’m very impressed. So far, NOTHING seems to stick to these pans! I’ve even accidentally burned a few dishes (they require less heat that I’m used to), and not even the burned portions stuck to the pans. Clean-up is a breeze. The Teflon is holding up very well, and has proven to be resistant to scratches. The set is very attractive and the feel of it is great – not too heavy, not too light. Being able to go from stove top to oven, is also a great plus. I also purchased the “grill” pan, and I’m very happy with it as well. I’d recommend this set without reservations.
April 10th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
I registered for the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10pc set (plus an extra dutch oven in this line) for my wedding 2 1/2 years ago. It was a pricey set–the kind that I wouldn’t buy for myself, but registered for, hoping that it would be a durable set that would last my husband and I a long time.
Well, within a year, the two frying pans began to peel their Teflon coating. Now, 2 1/2 years later, 4 out of 6 of the pans I got are shedding their Teflon. I was responsible with them–NEVER put them in the dishwasher, and ONLY used nylon/silicone tools to cook with or clean them.
When I contacted Calphalon, they would “consider” replacing them if I paid to ship the affected pans to them. Even then, I wouldn’t get a refund or be able to exchange them for a stainless steel pan in their line, but a replacement of the same pans. We decided to just go out and buy a stainless steel set. We didn’t feel like paying a fortune to ship them our pans, just to recieve the same ones in return.
Pros:
Great look, easy to clean.
Cons:
A $450+ set with a Teflon coating that only lasts 1-2 years, regardless of how well you take care of them.
April 11th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Food cooks better, more evenly than the cheap Tfal I had. No sticking problems. Would like a smaller pan in the set. Easy to clean the interior with the Dobie pad. More trouble to keep the exterior clean. The large sauce pan came with a scratch on the rim and I am considering exchanging it. Love the clear glass tops. Handles do get hot. Pots are heavy and have aggravated my tennis elbow.