Calphalon DS9DC Commercial 9-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CalphalonBrand: Calphalon
Release Date: 2005-05-20
Model: DS9DC
Color: charcoal gray
Product 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
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Calphalon DS9DC Commercial 9-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set
Customer Review: Good pans, but know what you're getting
Summary: 5 Stars
These are basically good Calphalon pans. A number of folks have commented on concerns with the pans, and, unfortunately, many simply reflect a lack of understanding of what this cookware is and is not.
1. Yes, they're made in China, and in some cases, that means a slightly thinner metal (this has been in part a response to complaints about pans being too heavy, though.). They still provide great heat transmission and evenness of cooking.
2. No, they are NOT non-stick; they're not supposed to be. So, what to do? Know how to use the pans. Cook your meat and veggies at a slightly lower burner temperature, and use some oil/butter/fat to prevent problems. These pans will give the stuff a great browned crust that is impossible in a non-stick pan. Now, if you're trying to make crepes or omelets, and you're not a trained chef, you should seek out a non-stick pan.
3. Yes, the handles are slightly rough to the touch--it's the style used in their hard-anodized line, and actually give you a better grip on the pan's handle than the smooth and slick handles on the non-stick line. If you don't like the look, that's fine, but it's not a flaw or a lower quality product.
Personally, I am not hugely impressed with the combination of pans in this set. It would be a good add-on to an existing group of pots and pans, but to be honest, I would not recommend this as a first set of cookware, simply because these are not necessarily the most useful combination of pans you could get. It is not likely that someone is giong to want three uncovered skillets in different sizes, but no saute pan, a short saucepan of small size, but no taller or Windsor style ones, a large and a small soup pot/casserole/Dutch oven, but no stockpot. I do have and use all of these pieces at least semi-regularly, but I also cook a lot, and am rather choosy about having the "perfect" pan for the right job.
Also, do note that this line of cookware has been discontinued by Calphalon, so if you are looking to base a larger set of matching cookware around this set, you will likely be disappointed. Personally, I prefer to pick and choose the best from multiple lines of cookware (ie, Dutch/French ovens from Le Creuset, nonstick omelet/crepe pans, a Lodge cast iron skillet for cornbread), so this would not be an issue for me.
I give the set five stars, because it is a great product at a usually excellent price -- this is a real bargain at most prices I've seen posted. But I also encourage potential buyers to know and understand what they are, and are not, getting, so that they can decide if this fits the bill.
Description of Calphalon DS9DC Commercial 9-Piece Hard-Anodized Cookware Set
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.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.
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