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Product 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

• Amazon Sales Rank: #551 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: charcoal gray
• Brand: Calphalon
• Model: DS9DC
• Released on: 2005-05-20
• Dimensions: 12.01" h x 14.41" w x 21.18" l,

Features

• 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

Amazon.com Review
Update your kitchen with this handsome nine-piece cookware set from Calphalon. The charcoal-gray matte finish of the Commercial Hard-Anodized series not only looks sophisticated but is impressive in performance: it sears meats over medium heat, cooks evenly, and stays stick-resistant without having a nonstick finish that can eventually peel. Moreover, hard-anodized pots and pans are safe to use with metal utensils and under the broiler. Riveted on for strength, the stainless-steel Cool V handles stay cool during stovetop cooking and are oven-safe, as are the lids.

Covering all the basics, this set consists of a 2-1/2-quart covered shallow saucepan; 8-, 10-, and 12-inch open skillets; and 3- and 7-quart covered chef's casseroles. The lid on the larger casserole is domed to send moisture and flavors back into the pot for succulent meat dishes. You'll find low to medium heat is the best temperature range for this fast-heating cookware. After use, wash by hand. Though it's still covered by a lifetime warranty, Calphalon discontinued the Commercial Hard-Anodized line in 2004 and replaced it with Calphalon One Infused Anodized. --Ann Bieri

What's in the Box
9-piece cookware set. The set consists of: 2-1/2-quart covered shallow saucepan; 8-, 10-, and 12-inch open skillets; 3- and 7-quart covered chef's casseroles. 9 pieces total.

Amazon.com Product Description
Combining sophisticated styling with professional performance, this nine-piece cookware set makes for a convenient addition to any busy kitchen. The set includes an 8-inch omelette, a 10-inch omelette, and a 12-inch omelette, plus a 3-quart covered chef's casserole, a 7-quart covered chef's casserole, and a 2-1/2-quart covered shallow saucepan. Due to heavy-gauge aluminum construction, each piece provides even heating and a remarkable stick-resistant cooking surface that sears and releases simultaneously. Additionally, the pieces provide domed metal lids that evenly return moisture to foods and "Cool V" handles that stay comfortably cool for stovetop cooking. Metal utensil and broiler safe, the set carries a lifetime warranty.

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Customer Reviews

Great value - watch for price fluctuations
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.

Great deal, great pots/pans!
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.

Grab 'Em While You Can
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.