Regular price $492. Hard anodized aluminum is non-reactive, stick resistant, and can take high heat.

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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.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #456 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.

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Customer Reviews

Unexpected low quality
I purchased a Calphalon commercial hard anodized set about 10 years ago. It has held up well even with my habit of dropping lids (yes, the lids do bend if you drop them on edge). Having used baking soda and taken the anodized finish off my 2.5q pot, I looked for a replacement. This set provided a 2.5q shallow pot, as well as the casserole and fry pan I was also looking for. Calphalon does tell you not to use baking soda in the pots. Ok, the shallow pot was not the one I wanted but was accurately described. However, the older set made in Toledo Ohio is constructed of much heavier aluminum. I am disappointed at the significant drop in quality. And, with china having less quality control, I am uncertain these pans will perform well and have the metal alloy content I expect. I will now look to All-clad made in the USA rather than continue to buy Calphalon.

Terrible Craftsmanship___EVERYTHING STICK TO THESE
Terrible unfinished handles. Did a monkey with a file finish them off? They come in a white blank box with loose cardboard between the pots that have moved all around during shipment. The pots were all damaged and chipped. Dont waste your time with this set. Aweful......Everything sticks and good luck cleaning them..OUCH.

No good!
I didn't like this cookware set because every type of food stuck to it. I cook curries and fry things but everything stuck to the bottom of these pans, which made cleaning a nightmare. I had to return it and I completely love the new cusinart cookware.