This set includes the following items: - 10-1/4" Fry Pan
- 10-1/4" Saute Pan with Lid
- 1 qt Sauce Pan with Lid
- 2 qt Sauce Pan with Lid
- 3 qt Sauce Pan with Lid
- 6.5 qt Dutch Oven with Lid
Product Benefits: - Even heat distribution
- Superior heat retention
- Guaranteed not to warp
- Safe to use with metal utensils
- Glass Lids
- Dishwasher safe
- Oven safe to 500° F
- 10 Year warranty
- Made in Denmark
Item ID: SP-SPN20410
Brand:
ScanPan
Good value
Posted By: Beth
Date Posted: 05-20-2008
"I've owned this set for almost 10 years, and I've enjoyed using it. Pros -- As promised, it's nonstick without any coatings, which is why I purchased it. To clarify, it's much more nonstick than stainless, for example, but it is less nonstick than coated nonstick cookware. So, you'll find using a little oil helpful, and personally I much prefer that over wondering if some chemical is reacting with my food. ScanPan is not kidding about no coating -- they included a steel wool scrubber with my pans to make their point. And I still have that scrubber all this time later. I've hardly had to use it with these pans.
The pans heat evenly for my purposes (I'm a good cook, but no gourmet) and are solidly constructed with good, sturdy weight. Not a thing wrong with them after several years of use.
Cons -- I don't like glass lids on metal pans, and, as I anticipated, they have chipped a bit around the edges over the years. Fortunately, they're Pyrex, so they're as well-made as a glass lid could be. Glass lids were not a deal-breaker for me, but I prefer metal on metal.
My current issue is that I have a new, white, solid surface (e.g., Corian) sink and my ScanPans leave dark marks on it if I happen to bang them on the sink when I wash them. This also occurred with the white porcelain sink that preceded the new one, but scrubbing the marks off the porcelain was a bit easier.
In the past few years, I've been collecting some All-Clad and am crazy about those pans. Loving those pans and not loving scrubbing my sink so hard, I'm about to replace my trusty ScanPans with All-Clad stainless. However, if you want excellent non-coated, nonstick cookware and are willing to spend reasonably for it, these are great pans. Great set for a young couple or someone starting out as a cook. It's very important to use the right equipment to learn any skill, and it's easy to be successful as a cook with these pans without breaking the bank."
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