Calphalon Nonstick!

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I was looking for quality when I purchased this set, and I got it! I read the instructions that followed it. I hand wash, use only plastic and wood utensils, and no non-stick cook spray. I couldn’t be happier with them. Nothing sticks, the handles don’t get hot, it’s a pleasure cooking with them! (I have not tried them in the oven yet, but they are oven safe to a degree!)

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I just got it today and it’s really a nice and high quality cookwares. And Made in US )

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What a buy! All the great features of Calphalon at a price that’s affordable. It’s heavy, attractive, everything I wanted in cookware at a great price!

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I gave this as an early Christmas gift for my wife. She absolutely had to have a set of non-stick cookware. She loves them.

*Pros

Sharp Looking Anodized Aluminum Finish, Solid Feeling, Comfortable Silicone/Steel Handles, Made of Thick Solid Aluminum, Heats much quicker then Stainless Steel. Cleanup is a Breeze, Good Weight sits firmly on the stove when empty). Great Value, Amazon/Calphalon even threw in a free 12″ “bonus everyday pan” separate from the set.

*Cons

Anodized Aluminum doesn’t like your silverware nor does the non-stick. Many things you have to remember not to do. No Metal Objects, Handwash only, No Stacking, No Green Scrub Pads, No Cooking Spray, – That is if you want them to last a while. Also if you have a stainless steel sink, I wouldn’t allow them to touch that unless you don’t care about the appearance of the black anodized aluminum. Or if you do, you could polish them with the alum polish they sell every once in a while.

Overall my wife and I are both very pleased with this set. Even though it has all the drawbacks associated with a non-stick set and then some, we’ve managed to find that the clean up, speed of cooking, and Looks outweigh the negatives. Gave it five stars because it works like it should.

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We purchased this set from another venue.

When you first open the box and see the new set you are thrilled. Especially if your old set that you just replaced was horrible.

BUT after you have had it a while you start to realize that owning this set of cookware requires a LOT of effort on your part to keep it looking nice.

The bottoms darken easily and need constant attention to make them look good.

On our particular set, the largest saucepan interior was “bubbled”. Well….we are NOT everyday cooks in this house and it only took a few months for the interior finish to begin chipping off the pan.

We had to go out and buy all new utensils and special scrubbers etc. to clean these pans. Most things we had in our drawer just didn’t work well with this set. Stick a metal fork in it once and IT’S DONE!

Remember….NO dishwashers, NO metal utensils, NO harsh chemicals, NO abrasive scrubbers, NO cooking spray, NO stacking of pans, NO contact with other surfaces or the exterior WILL scratch!

In short….these pans take your full attention but when you buy anything worth having, you are willing to expend the extra energy and time to take good care of it.

If it weren’t for the interior surface chips, I would have to give this set an “ALMOST PERFECT” score!!!!!

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A great set of cookware. Heats evenly and cleans easily. Beware…these cannot be washed in a dishwasher…if so, it voids the warranty. Luckily foods don’t stick. There are a few tips on how to keep foods from sticking if there are issues. Also, you can’t use cooking spray like Pam in them. A drop of olive oil is all you need in most cases. I love them!

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I have been using this set for two weeks now and I am IN LOVE. I do the butter test every time and it makes a world of difference. Food heats thoroughly and comes out amazingly.

I wash everything by hand, air dry and I don’t stack the pans.

I highly recommend this set.

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This cookware took place of some cheap cookware my girlfriend purchased before we got together. It cleans up nice and the nonstick really is nonstick. I would purchase this again.

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I purchased this set at the beginning of December and it came with a 12″ everyday pan free. Overall I am very happy with this set. It is made in the USA, although the free everyday pan is made in China. I have owned several other pieces of Calphalon nonstick cookware, some made in the USA and some in China. It has been my experience that the Calphalon made in the USA under goes stricter quality control tests and the nonstick coating last longer. On a side note Calphalon pieces stamped “Toledo, OH” on the bottom are made in the USA. These piece are made in the spirit of the legendary Calphalon quality. Calphalon pieces made in china are of average quality at best.

I enjoy cooking with this set because almost nothing sticks and when it does clean up is a breeze. Usually I just fill the pan up with soapy water, wipe it with a sponge and anything cooked on comes right off. The silicone covered handles stay cool. These pans are not dishwasher safe and you can not use cooking spray on them. Only use plastic or wooden utensils on low to medium heat.

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I got this set 2 weeks ago at Kohl’s after a lot of online research and I love it. It is heavy but not too heavy. Heats quickly & evenly and is super easy to clean up. I wasn’t worried about not being able to put it in the dishwasher because I never put any of my non-stick in there anyway. The lids fit very nicely also. For the price I think this was a great value and I am very happy with them!