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: #47 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.

Customer Reviews

Great for the $$
I only know the Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized products manufactured in China, so I cannot compare products to the USA days of yore. I started with a 2-1/2-quart covered shallow saucepan and liked it so much I bought another. I bought the roaster pan, the 12" everyday pan and then a beautiful 8-1/2-quart pan (all on sale at Amazon for great prices). Each serves me well.

Needing to replace some really worn Circulon non-stick pans, I recently bought the Calphalon 9-piece set on sale at Amazon for $139.99. For the money, it is a steal. This would be a lovely wedding gift, and it could easily be separated for gifts. If you are building a kitchen, start here. I have scrubbed these with Bon Ami when I goofed or there was some minor discoloration.

Just follow the directions and you will be fine. Hand wash and take care of them. I love to cook. I have some old Creuset pieces and love them, but they get heavy and are not always appropriate for certain things.

Excelente producto
Es un producto cuya relación costo beneficio es magnífica, hay que estar pendiente de las fluctuaciones de su precio y aprovechar cuando esta en oferta.
El único secreto es cocinar a fuego lento para que no se peguen los alimentos.
Realmente lo recomiendo

Calphalon Warranty is Bogus - Buyer Beware
I received a set of Calphalon pots several years ago. The outside surface scratches easily and requires a special cleaner. The pots also got worn away by repeated washings and are not dishwasher safe. Though the company claims to have a 10-year warranty, when I returned the pots due to my dissatisfaction, they didn't provide a store credit or a replacement set. In fact, Calphalon just sent them back to me. Even manager Tony didn't come through. I strongly recommend against this company and their products - their customer service was atrocious and their product is too difficult to maintain for everyday people's use.