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The Triply Stainless Steel 13pc Cookware Set offers you every pan you need for almost any cooking chore, included are 8" & 10" omelette pans, 1.5qt & 2.5qt & 4.5qt saucepans with glass lids, 3qt saute pan with glass lid, 6qt stockpot with glass and a stainless steel pasta insert that fits in the stockpot! Calphalon Triply Stainless brings you true cooking performance with an aluminum core at the heart of every pan. Heavy gauge conductive aluminum is bonded betwen two layers of 18/10 stainless steel to form a three-ply disk. This three-ply disk is then formed into a pan shape with equal side wall and bottom thickness throughout the pan that ensures quick and even cooking throughout- no hot spots! The exclusive "Cool V" handles stay cool on the stovetop, and the tempered glass lids allow for easy monitoring of the cooking process! Flared rims on all of the pans protect edges from being marred, and make pouring easier, neater and safer. Lifetime Warranty and dishwasher safe (but be aware that the dishwasher will dull the stainless surface over time). A little helpful hint to keep your pans looking their best, clean with "Bar Keepers Friend" metal cleaner and a soft sponge (this stuff is inexpensive in most grocery stores and works great on all metals!). Safe for ceramic, glass and any surface requiring a flat bottomed pan.
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- 13-piece set includes 8- and 10-inch omelet pans, 1-1/2-, 2-1/2-, and 4-1/2-quart saucepans with lids, 3-quart saute pan with lid, 6-quart stockpot with lid and pasta insert- 18/10 stainless-steel construction for strength and beauty; satin interior finish
- Aluminum base provides excellent conductivity for even heat distribution
- Heat-tempered glass lids resist shattering and permit food monitoring
- Oven-safe up to 700 degrees F; clean in the dishwasher; lifetime warranty
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By C. Coombs (SC)
I have been shopping for a nice cookware set for a while. I was really torn between this set of Calphalon and the Cuisinart Multiply Pro, but was unable to locate it locally the cuisinart locally so I could see it in person prior to purchase. So I ruled that one out. So here is my assessment of this cookware:
The good:
1. These pots are nice and thick and cook evenly.
2. The handles stay cool! The short helper handles do get hot though, so use caution.
3. Easy to clean. Even stuck-on egg cleans right up after a few minutes soaking.
4. Very nice classic look.
5. Can be purchased at Bed Bath and beyond with a 20% off coupon (That's what I did). BBB also offered a free stock pot and a $50 gift card which they allowed me to use on this purchase.
The bad:
1. They are HEAVY! All good pots are though. So if you have been cooking on thin light-weight pots and pans, you will need some time to get used to the weight of these. I do not consider the weight to be a true negative point because the weight is a sign of quality, but you should be aware of it. Go to a store that sells these and pick one up. then imagine the weight with the pan full. Something to be considered.
2. Amazon's inflated "suggested retail" price just makes me so mad. They do this on a lot of products though. The retail price on Calphalon's web site is $399, not the $810 that Amazon states it is. I think that is a really dishonest practice and makes me lose a lot of faith in Amazon in General.
3. Made in China. Still very nice quality though.
Overall, I am very happy with this set and am glad I purchased it.
By C. Bliss
January 2010: We got our 13 piece Tri-Ply Calphalon cookware in the traditional style in August 2009. I read all reviews of other brands such as Cuisinart, All-Clad, Le Creuset, Earth Pan, and Emeril's, etc. I thank everyone for their reviews since it made my decision much easier. We wanted to get the plain stainless steel style because of reviews about the non-stick cookware stating that after several years it must be replaced due to wear of the coating. We wanted it to last for many years without worry so to get our moneysworth. I could not be happier with this set---it has everything I could need, it looks beautiful, it cooks great and cleans up very easily. We have been using it for 5 months and love everything about it. I paid attention to what people said about cleaning it and made sure to read the manufacturer's instructions on care. Someone online gave a summary on care that was very helpful as well. I use a Dobie pad and/or Bartender's Friend to clean it like new after each use and dry it immediately after washing in warm soapy water and rinsing. If something sticks, like scrambled eggs, I just let it soak or put water in the pan and put it on the stove to a slow boil and it comes right off. The handle is so comfortable and it's nice and weighty without being too much; love the see through covers and easy pour edge too. I never thought I would ever have Calphalon cookware because of the expense but you guys online helped there too........We went to Bed Bath & Beyond while it was on sale and we used our 20% off card we got in the mail on top of the sale; we got a $50 gift certificate to BB&B; plus as a free bonus we got a large covered stock/soup pot [I think 4 quart] for free and a towel and spoon in that box! When I left Bed Bath & Beyond, I felt like it was Christmas! The $400 set after the sale, coupon and with subtracting the amount for the $50 gift certificate [which we later used on a food processor] was about $260!! You just can't beat that, so I was happily able to afford it. I give it the highest rating of 5 stars, don't hesitate to get this great product! Thanks to everyone for giving their reviews, I made the perfect choice!
By Sharla D. Hein (Houston, Texas)
I did a lot of looking, read a lot of reviews and made the decision for the Calphalon Tri-ply. It had all of the benefit of the cladded cookware, without the big prices of the All-Clad and designer brands. The 13 piece set is a good starter. I added the double-boiler and the steamer. I am asking for the large stir-fry cooker for Xmas.
I have used the cookware for about 6 mos. on a glass top range and have found no issues. They clean nicely and when they spot or stain, just use some Barkeeper's Friend to bring them back to life. The glass lids are nice for seeing what's happening; however they may pose some risk if they were left on dry pan. They will have tendency to pop and creak when they come off and on the hot pans. Just take care.
Good value and good product.
By Lola (Piscataway, NJ)
For 30 years I used a great set of Wear-ever All-Clad cookware. Last month I thought it was time to update so I read on line and visited the store to see quality first-hand.
I purchased the Calphalon stainless steel Tri-ply 13-piece cookware set.
Pots are very difficult to clean even with the recommended Bar Keepers and Dobie Pad. Lids are very difficult to clean due to pieced design. Everything spots these pans--oatmeal, tea, steamed vegetables.
The lid handles and pot handles get very hot. You must always use a pot holder. The pot handles slip and twist in your hand (potholder) when you are pouring anything weighty, like three cups of popcorn. Handles are poorly designed, style and composition.
One star because the food does cook and the pots were pretty.
By Nekobasu (South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA)
I have a set of Calphalon tri-ply cookware that I purchased in 1996 when I got married. It was all made in USA back then, which was the biggest reason I felt I could trust it. For some reason, Calphalon's web site incorrectly states that tri-ply was introduced later. That's not true. The line was later re-engineered to use less metal and for lower quality standards in order for manufacturing to be outsourced to China. Look on the packaging for tri-ply products in your local Macy's, Williams-Sonoma, or other store that carries it. It's now made in China.
One very noticeable difference is that the old lids have thick handles. The thinnest part of the cross-section of the top center of the old lid handles is about 3/8" thick. The same cross-section of the new lid handles is 3/16" thick at most. In addition, the seam at the spot weld where the metal rim is joined to itself is very smooth and unnoticeable unless you specifically look for it. On the new lids, the same spot weld joint is offset about 1/64" and is obvious to the casual observer. You might think 1/64" is small, but when you consider that the same joint on the old lids is aligned to within less than 4/1000" (less than the thickness of an average human hair), it's way off.
Another difference I've noticed is that the pots and pans feel lighter that than the old stuff. This means that there is less metal, which translates into less even heat for cooking, and a greater chance of warping.
For some very stupid reason, when the tri-ply cookware was re-engineered for Chinese manufacturing, someone got the "bright" idea to change the shape of the pan and lid rims. That way, if I buy additional pieces of tri-ply for my kitchen, the pans and lids are incompatible with my existing tri-ply collection. The Chinese are becoming increasingly wealthy. The day will come; maybe in another 10-20 years; when manufacturing will get re-outsourced to Africa. The Chinese are already doing this themselves. At that time, you can trust Calphalon to re-engineer the tri-ply line again for even less metal and lower quality. You can be sure that it won't be compatible with what was made in USA or China either. Caveat emptor.
If I were starting out all over again on purchasing a cookware set I plan for my grandchildren to inherit, I would look for an American or European manufacturer that continues to make products that are compatible with what they manufactured at least 50 years ago and still produce in the original country of origin. You never know when you might wish to add to your collection or replace something that got damaged, was lost during a move, or never got returned by someone who borrowed it.
I was about to spend over $500 on additions to my Calphalon tri-ply set, including a 12" wok with covered lid, stock pot, pasta insert, a 3QT chef's pan, a set of every size of shallow sauce pan, and more. I already have every size of regular sauce pan, skillet, and saute pan, plus a lot more. The in-between size of the shallow sauce pans would have been a perfect addition. Since the lids and pans are incompatible with what I already have, I just bought a 1QT sauce pan (there is no lid in its size) for $30, and called it good. I can live with my existing collection, so that's what I'll do instead.
By the way, I wrote twice to Calphalon regarding the incompatible lids, and all they did was send me automated responses asking me if my issue was resolved. They never did address the issue.
The only reason I gave Calphalon a full three stars is because it's on a par with pretty much everything else getting cranked out of China these days. Let's hope and pray that there is no lead or mercury in the metal. In the USA, lead is commonly used in alloys to enhance machinability, but not for anything that may come into contact with food or would be put on or in a human, like jewelry, surgical tools, and cookware. Outside the USA, mercury could also be used for the same purpose. The Chinese have already demonstrated that they have no problem putting melamine in infant formula and lead-based paint in childrens' toys. Don't put it past them to use a stainless steel alloy that has lead or mercury in it. For those who don't know, stainless steel is an alloy.
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