I was looking at the specific details of my cookset on here (I purchased mine at Kohl's for $30 MORE than amazon, silly me) but I noticed only one review and that it had but a single star.This must be remedied.
First off, know that I cook A LOT. I love to cook, my family has a history in the food industry, and I currently work at a very highly rated restaurant. I know food, and I know cookware. I go for top quality or I throw cookware out of the kitchen.
I've always had the issue of never finding true quality in non-stick cookware. Many wanted to go aluminum to heat more quickly, but this left pans warping and sliding about on the kitchen top. Though my biggest problem was finding durable non-stick surfaces.
Secondly, this is the MOST durable non-stick surface I have ever seen (I have tested over a dozen different companies including many competitors including but not limited to Calphalon). I test these by taking my trusty titanium spork with me everywhere I go. If it can't scratch it (95% of the time it scratches straight to the underlying metal), then nothing I do in the kitchen will.
Also, this set heats amazingly well. I never get overburning, though I will warn you that the center (red dot) does heat slightly faster (but not hotter) than the surrounding areas, so be aware to avoid it when pan-searing meats and such.
Lastly, I know that it is marketed as dishwasher safe (I'm more than certain it is), but I highly recommend not doing so. This goes for ALL non-stick cookware. It is a coated material and I don't understand why you would anyway...the MOST effort I've ever had to do was to run water over it with dawn and a brush for less than 30 seconds, then dry with a single paper towel...It's done. Why would you risk shortening the life of your cookware.
In conclusion, This is a great product that I would recommend to anyone. It's durable, well-weighted, and (in my house) has put out some of the most beautifully cooked culinary dishes ever eaten by a privileged wife =)
When, I first received these pans I was truly excited to finally find a set that I could use with metal utensils.I even emailed T-FAL directly just to make sure of this fact before I ordered them.We hand wash all our pans even though these are dishwasher safe.I have had no issues with the frying pans they are still in excellent shape and live up to the T-FAL name, but the other pans in the set are a different story.The non-stick coating on the inside has deteriorated, and it appears as though the pans are rusting.We have stopped using them.
In addition in order to use the "Limited Lifetime Warranty" I must send them back at my own expense to one of the company's authorized repair shops.Even then it is questionable as to whether or not they will be repaired, replaced, or even sent back to me free of charge.I am debating what to do.Perhaps, I will send them back after the holidays, but I will definitely call the repair shop prior to sending them.
DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED!!!!Since i do most of the cooking I really like the T-Fal. Wife not so much because i won't let her put them in the dishwasher. Suppose to be dishwasher safe but I have seen other brands say that and it didn't turn out so good. We did wash one in the dishwasher and it spotted up bad, so no more. Small price to pay for keeping this cookware in good shape. Don't know what her gripe is as it cleans up very easy.I have had this cookware for about a year and absolutely love it. It is the best cookware set I have ever used. We normally wash them by hand but I love that they can go in the dishwasher, unlike my MUCH more expensive Calphalon set. I would definitely recommend this cookware!
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