Product Description

17 Piece Chef's Classic Stainless Set includes: 1.5, 2.0 and 3.0 saucepans with covers, 8", 10"and 12" covered skillet with helper, 4.0 quart saute with helper and cover, 9.0 quart stockpot with cover, 20 cm steamer insert with cover, 24 cm pasta steame

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3421 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Steel
• Brand: Cuisinart
• Model: 77-17
• Released on: 2006-03-01
• Dimensions: 11.60" h x 13.80" w x 25.00" l, 35.20 pounds

Features

• 1-1/2-, 2-, and 3-quart saucepan; 8-, 10-, and 12-inch skillet; 4-quart saute; 9-quart stockpot; 7-3/4-inch steamer insert; and 9-1/2-inch pasta steamer insert--all with covers
• Mirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel with inner core of aluminum for fast, even heating
• Riveted stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop
• Matching 18/10 mirror-polished stainless-steel lids seal in moisture and nutrients
• Oven-safe to 450 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; dishwasher-safe

Amazon.com Review
Cooks shopping for midweight stainless-steel cookware at a mid-range price may well have found their match with this cookware set from Cuisinart. Equipped to handle most common cooking tasks, the 17-piece set includes a 1-1/2-, 2-, and 3-quart covered saucepan; an 8-, 10-, and 12-inch covered skillet with helper; a 4-quart covered saute with helper, and a 9-quart covered stockpot, as well as a 7-3/4-inch covered steamer insert and 9-1/2-inch covered pasta steamer insert.

As part of Cuisinart's Chef's Classic line of cookware, all pieces are made of 18/10 stainless steel that has been polished to a brilliant mirror finish and that won't react to acidic foods. An inner core of aluminum ensures that foods heat quickly and evenly without hot spots that can burn foods. The riveted stainless-steel handles on the cookware stay cool on the stovetop and the matching 18/10 mirror-polished stainless-steel lids seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results. In addition, the cookware pieces provide tapered rims for drip-free pouring and all pieces are dishwasher-safe. All cookware in Cuisinart's Chef's Classic line is oven-safe up to 450 degrees F and covered by a limited lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

Customer Reviews

Nice set - great price
I finally decided after many years that it was time to treat myself to a new set of decent cookware - following the purchase of a new stove with a glass/ceramic cooking surface. The manual recommended aluminum clad with straight sides and flat bottoms. When I researched the best in this category (not including the very expensive dual clad), Cuisinart Chef's came up time and time again. I googled for the best price and found it at Amazon - actually an amazing price that no one else came close to for a 17 pc set. I have used the cookware a few times and already am very pleased. Although they seem to heat up slowly, they cook beautifully and clean up easily. I was a bit concerned that the instructions recommend that you do not use anything abrasive to scrub the cookware (like brillo etc) but I didn't need to worry - cleaning with a sponge has worked very well, and on occasion I also use some Cameo cleanser for water spots - cleans up like new. I expect this to be the last set of cookware I will ever need to buy.

Stumpted the Chef
I just love this set. I bought it because I wanted something that would last a long, long time, be good to cook with, and look beautiful. I went to different stores, picking up saute pans until I found the one that balanced nicely - and it was a Cuisinart! I waited until it was on sale, and I bought it. I was thrilled when it arrived.

The tops fit snuggly on the pots and pans. It's so nice to have a top for every pot, and not have to share tops. I like this set because I always have the right tool for the job. Now, sometimes, one of my Cuisinart tops does double duty and tops one of my cast iron skillets. They do just fine, even with the old stuff.

Be good to your cookware and it will be good to you. A little Bar Keeper's Helper (why didn't someone tell me about this fantastic product sooner!?) - takes care of any tough problems (like when I burned a sausage in a saute pan - wasn't paying attention).

My friend, who is a professional chef, came by and was trying to boil something at the edge of the pan, and was stymied because the pan heats so evenly he could not get a hot spot, even though he wanted one. I told him to try the old Farberware I still have (I keep one piece just for that reason).

This set is a true work horse - just because it's pretty doesn't mean it can't work hard - and it does.

I enjoy cooking again!
I ordered this set of cookware a couple of weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I had a set of Revere cookware but recently moved into a house with a glass top stove. My revere cookware rocked and spun on the burners - it was not completely flat on the bottom. The Cuisinart cookware stays put! Everything cooks perfectly in it. If you use it properly (i.e. do not use too high heat), it is virtually non-stick with just a spray of Pam or a little olive oil. I had the Revere cookware ever since I got married (23 yrs. ago) and always liked it. I hated to part with it. However, I am glad I had to get new cookware because I love the Cuisinart.