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Brand: Calphalon
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$742.00~~
Buy New: $399.95
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

22 reviews
Sales Rank: 20894

Shipping Weight (lbs): 20.2
Dimensions (in): 24.6 x 14.8 x 10.9
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MPN: JR10A
Model: JR10A
UPC: 016853004836
EAN: 0016853004836
ASIN: B0000936K6

Release Date: July 1, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Customer Reviews:

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Excellent pots and pans May 24, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

After reading all the "positive" reviews, I was ready for a good set of pots and pans. I'm so tired of getting cheap pans and a few years later having to throw them away. Calphalon was originally my 2nd choice, but after reading reviews on the other brand (which will now remain nameless) this set had more positive reviews and I was willing to give them a try.

So far I just love these pans!! You barely have to use any olive oil, which makes for healthier cooking. As for some of the negative reviews, if you read the instructions in the 1st place and realize you CANNOT put these in the dishwasher, then you will have no problems. I have standard stainless steel pots that you have to hand wash as well-case in point, always read the instructions.

I thought men were bad for not reading those important pieces of paper enclosed with their new purchases (instruction manuals do not compute in their world, usually)! I'm not adverse to getting my hands wet-to do otherwise is just plain laziness! Dishwashers are for dishes, silverware and glasses-do your pots and pans by hand. Clean up on these Calphalon pans is a snap. Just make sure they cool completely before you put in hot soapy water.

I ordered the Calphalon nylon cooking utensils to use with my pots, another no-brainer-just read your instructions and follow them.

I'm glad I purchased this set and the positive reviews helped me make my decision, so to those smart people I say "THANK YOU" for sharing your experience and expertise. I plan on using these for MANY years!!

5 out of 5 stars

Reader beware!! May 1, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

This set of Cookware is nothing less than 5 star! I have cooked with many other brands of cookware and few can hold a candle to Calphalon. I have read many of the reviews of this cookware on this website and there are a few that are very misleading. First of all, if you don't know how to cook, this set is not for you. If you don't know how to take care of non-stick cookware, this set is not for you. I am a chef by trade and I can tell you with absolute certainty that this set will serve you well as long as you treat it well. DO NOT USE METAL UTENSILS, DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS, DO NOT CLEAN WHILE POTS AND PANS ARE STILL HOT!!! Follow these simple rules and you will LOVE this set of pots and pans!

5 out of 5 stars

Great so far. January 16, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful

Bought these for my wife for Christmas (at her request), and for the past few weeks she has loved them. The only thing negative I can think of is that they are a little more work to take care of. But hey, it's well worth it in the end. She enjoys cooking more......I eat more!!

5 out of 5 stars

Do NOT Hesitate to Buy These June 1, 2005
32 out of 33 found this review helpful

All reviews I have read here which are negative come without warrant. Seriously, read the directions before you use your cookware, no matter which brand you buy. Any non-stick cookware will tell you NOT to put it in the dishwasher. Dishwashers destroy non-stick coating, not to mention your warranty! The directions will tell you this. READ!

Now for review...

Cooking:
Heat a little hotter than my last set and will need to get used to it. However, at the same time it seems like boiling water takes a little longer. I am still trying to get the hang of them. Transferring straight to the oven is indispensable. I was never able to previously cook by saut�ing, then transferring directly to oven for a few minutes. This is the only way to cook! Honestly, I always watched the pros cook in this fashion and let me tell you, now I know why! This set can withstand up to 450 F temps.

Cleaning:
I went from Circulon to Calphalon Contemporary. Night and day is the range of difference for cleaning. My wife even says she doesn't mind washing these pans one bit because they are so easy. She told me the other day that sometimes she could probably get away with just wiping them out with a paper towel. And, every time she cleans them, she always mentally thanks me for buying them.

Issues:
One issue I have notice is the tightness of the lids. They suck to the pans and are sometimes hard to remove. However, I think this might be better than if they didn't. If you need a solid seal it is there for you, if not, then crack them slightly. I have yet to stew chops with peppers and onions in this set, but I think it will work out great because of the quality seal.

Do not hesitate to buy this set. Just ask my wife!

6 Month UPDATE: I am still loving this set of cookware. Have definitely got a better grasp on cooking with them now and must say they continue to please both the wife and I.

5 out of 5 stars

Exceptonal Cookware! February 21, 2005
12 out of 14 found this review helpful

Honestly... I do not, for the likes of me, understand why anyone would give this cookware a bad review. It appears that those who have, either can't read or didn't bother.

We have had our set of Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick for several months, and everyone in the family (mom, dad, two teenage sons) uses them. We use and wash them as directed. Also, we don't use any of the "Pam" type sprays. So far they still look great and the foods cooked in them are delicious!

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