Technical Details
- Set includes 3-quart chef's pan, 4-1/2-quart saucepan, 11-inch chef's skillet, 8-quart stockpot (all with lids); 10- and 12-inch fry pans
- Advanced release polymer penetrates pores of metal to sear and release foods effortlessly
- Stain resistant; compatible with gas, electric, ceramic stovetops; safe in oven and broiler
- Stainless-steel lids; stainless-steel ergonomic handles stay cool
- Safe with metal, wood, and plastic utensils; lifetime warranty; made in USA
Product Description
This exciting hybrid combines qualities of both traditional metal and non-stick cooking surfaces. Now not only can you brown, sear, and reduce sauces as the recipe intended, but you can also breathe a sigh of relief as you won't have a battle removing food and stains from the pan following use. How did this happen you ask? CALPHALON ONE INFUSED ANODIZED is manufactured with a revolutionary anodization process. Both interior and exterior surfaces are infused with an advanced release polymer which actually penetrates below the surface of the metal, into its very pores, offering superb durability and versatility. The intrinsic properties of aluminum ensure fast and even heating, as you've come to expect from Calphalon. Pan frying and sauteing are some of the most frequently used cooking techniques. Fast, easy, and efficient, and all covered in the instructional DVD that accompanies this set.
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Customer Reviews
"Chlphalon One Cookwear - Well Pleased" 2010-02-01By
Warren Petracek (Denver, CO)
Although I found Calphalon marketed locally below the Amazon price, it was Chinese made and from my understanding inferior in wear and utility. Amazon had by far the best price for the product I wanted. It arrived in just a few days at my door and I gave it as Christmas gift. I always compare Amazon in both product and price. Rarely I can beat Amazon on either.
Warren Petracek Lakewood, CO
"Durable and good for home cooking" 2010-01-23By
J. M. Jones (Yuba City, Ca. United States)
I got this 10 piece set for my wedding 3 years ago, and have used them nearly every night since.
PROS: They are extremely durable, I've never had problems with warping even when going from hot to cold temperatures, which I now know you shouldn't do.
They do go in the oven which is nice when making one-pan dishes.
They are really easy to clean, just soak for a few minutes and wash with a green scrubby pad.
They are partially non-stick. This could be a pro or con. When using the pans at higher temperatures food tends to stick, but I feel this is balanced out with how easy they clean. They definitely stick less than my other aluminum pan, and are a lot easier to clean.
They seem to distribute the heat evenly through the pan/pot, and maintain their temperature well. When I set the stove temperature, the pans will heat up to a certain point. They don't seem to get too hot and don't require constant stove adjustments to maintain a temperature.
CONS: The handles do get a bit warm when cooking on the stove, the ends are never too hot to touch but you can't grab the handle too close to the pan/pot. The lid's also get hot and require potholders.
The pans don't brown. Well, they do brown, but when they brown, all the brown sticks to the pan. I have a cheap aluminum pan that I use for things like hashbrowns and other things that I need a good browning on.
Overall, if I could go back and register for a different set of pans, I would not. I wanted a set of pans that would last me 30+ years and still look good and function well. After 3 years these pans still clean up to the same condition I purchased them. They are really great for the everyday family cook such as myself. I'm not a professional, so I'm sure there are better pans out there, but these suit me just great.
"I can't cook anything with this!" 2009-12-22By
Dax D. Carver (San Francisco, CA USA)
I was so excited to get the 10-piece set. Then, to much major disappointment, everything sticks to the frying pans! And DO NOT blame the cook. I'm so tired of other reviewers and Calphalon blaming the customer. That's an old marketing ploy to make customers feel inadequate, and I'm not buying it.
Yes, I freaking know this is not nonstick, so shut up. Yes, I have followed the directions to a tea each and every time I've used the pans: Heat the pan up to the necessary cooking temperature. Don't try to make it heat up faster, just wait. Then, and only then, put oil or butter in the pan. Then cook.
One poster said to never used aerosol cooking sprays. Well, Calphalon should be the one to say that if it's the case. According to their directions, cooking spray is okay as long as you spray the food prior to placing it on the pan and do not spray the pan directly.
I know how to cook. I know how to read. I know how to follow directions and I have.
I thought perhaps I didn't have enough oil (which is bad since I'm already trying to control my fat intake). So, I put more oil in the pan this morning for my eggs (cause I don't personally like stuck-on-pan eggs ... and just forget omelets). IT STILL STUCK! I have NEVER owned a pan of any kind that stuck with that much oil. This is crazy. What is making it stick? There's something wrong here.
It was highly recommended by the guy at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, but I have a feeling he would have highly recommended anything we asked him about just to get us out of his hair or to get us to buy something.
So, I guess I'll take the set back and exchange it for the Unison. This is disappointing because the Unison set doesn't even come with a 12" pan, which I need and it already cost $100 more.
OR, perhaps, I won't get Calphalon. All of my bakeware is Analon and the quality is so amazing.
"Worth the investment" 2009-12-05By
J. VanOeveren (NYC, NY)
This set is perfect for any family that spends a lot of time in the kicthen and is definitly worth the investment. All the pieces are sturdy, cook evenly, and yes while they are technically not non-stick, all of our food, including eggs, have cooked perfectly. I read some of the other reviews concerned about damaged pans becuase of poor packaging. However, I talked to a Calphalon rep and they said that that problem had been resolved. Sure enough, our pans came wrapped safely in plastic and seperated by cardboard. No nicks or dents. You do need to follow recommended directions for cooking (i.e., heat up pans before adding oil) and keep your pans clean for optimal cooking. But, if you are a cooking enthusiast, there really is nothing like have a quality set of cookware without the worry of teflon flakes in your food. And with the lifetime warrenty and responsive customer service to top it off, this set has been wonderful.
"Chef Review" 2009-10-20By
D. LevinI am chef trained at the Culinary Institute of America. When I got married over a year ago I put these pans on my registry excited to finally have a really good set of pans like my parents. I was looking for the perfect pan that combines restaurant quality with home ease. Overall, they have been a big dissapointment. The 12 fry pan lost the flat bottom after it's first use. Food does stick to the bottom of the pans. I have learned if you leave the food, like a piece of chicken, in the pan till it's almost burn point, then, and only then, does it become "non stick." I will use these pans for a few years and then trade in to Calphalon under the warranty to something different.
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