I've heard some complain that their nonstick surface did not last as long as they would have liked, or that it actually became sticky. Those reading should know that you should only use a nonstick pan for cooking things that require it, like; omlettes, eggs, pancakes, etc. For sautes and normal cooking, you should have another regular (i.e. not a nonstick type) pan. This will ensure that your nonstick pan will last a very long time because you will not be prematurely wearing it down by using it for cooking it was not made for. Sautes cook much better on a regular pan anyway. You should only use plastic or wood utensils on it, never metal. Also, nonstick pans are NOT dishwasher safe! Dishwashers will damage the nonstick surface! Wash your nonstick with a soft sponge and soapy water only.
All Clad is probably the best cookware around. This is due to the layered metal design (and the lifetime warranty). It has stainless steel layers with aluminium in between. This works to evenly distribute the heat (even if you have a nasty electric element stove!) because aluminium is a great heat conductor. Also, this pan has the layers on the sides as well so the heat distribution is quite even.
That said, my feeling is that this pan is too expensive. It's very well made and works well, however for non stick pans, you will see very similar performace in the much cheaper Emerilware nonstick (also made by All Clad). The difference is that the Emerilware nonstick pan does not use any stainless steel. Instead, it uses anodized aluminium. Aluminium is a great heat conductor so this pan will perform just as well, for a much cheaper price. The outside finish may not look as good for as long as a stainless steel finish though so if you care about looks and don't mind spending the money, this All Clad is tops.
The Emerilware one still has the lifetime warranty and is of the exact same dimensions as the All Clad branded one. And I like the handle on the Emerilware even better than the handle on the All Clad.
With this All Clad, you are paying more for the layered stainless steel and aluminium, which require more labor to produce as well as more metel and materials.
Of course the choice is yours. If you want the best and don't mind spending the extra money, this All Clad is tops. If however you want nearly identical performance at a cheaper cost and the same lifetime warranty, the less expensive Emerilware pan would be a better match. I don't think you can go wrong either way!
I've been an owner of All Clad for 15 years.My non-stick fry pan however looses it's teflon coating every 12-24 months along the edges.Probably not good for my health.However, I would simply drop the pan in the mail, send back to All Clad and almost like magic a new pan would be shipped to me within 7 days.Since All Clad was bought in 2004 everything has changed.They give you a hard time about using there famous warranty, and make the process difficult with RMA numbers, having to write something to them and wait to hear from them with a shipping number.It took them 2 weeks just to reply and give me a shipping number.Now they've had my pan for 4+ weeks and they told me it may be another 2 weeks.What's the point of the warranty?I am done with All Clad.Such a bummer.
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My pan stopped being a non-stick pan about 18 months after I bought it.When I contacted All-Clad to have the pan repaired under warrantee I received the following email.All -Clad charges top dollar for their product.
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Dear Mr. Eisenberg,
We thank you for your email via All-Clad.com.We regret to learn that you have experienced any difficulties with your All-Clad cookware.
From date of purchase, All-Clad guarantees to repair or replace any item found defective in material, construction or workmanship under normal use and following care instructions. This excludes any damage resulting from improper use and care. Minor imperfections and slight color variations are normal.
We will be happy to provide a warranty evaluation.Prior to sending in your cookware, please review the following explanation of improper use and care that may have voided your warranty:
Most instances when the non-stick coating has lost its' non-stick properties, it is due to overheating of the pan.Cookware with non-stick coatings should be used on low to medium heat settings.Due to the superior quality of All-Clad cookware the cookware will heat up quicker and retain the heat.One indication that your pan has been overheated is that your non-stick has turned a brown or rusty color.Overheating of the non-stick coating will cause the non-stick properties to break down.As a result you will find that foods are sticking to the cookware.Overheating voids the warranty.You may try to clean the non-stick coating with a mixture of baking soda and mild dish detergent using a soft cloth.Depending on the degree of overheating, this may help return some of the
non-stick performance.
If there are digs, nicks or scratches to the non-stick coating from the use of metal utensils or sharp knives, this will affect the performance of the non-stick and will void the warranty.
Wearing away of the non-stick due to use of abrasive cleaners or scouring pads is not covered under the warranty.
If the non-stick appears to be flaking, but you do not see the stainless steel underneath, this may be due to residual oil build up on the pan.Oils hide within non-stick surfaces in places where they cannot be removed simply with soap and water. These oils burn during subsequent uses and create a layer that food can stick too and also can flake off.Sprinkle a bit of the baking soda into your pan. Add warm water and dish detergent to make a soupy solution. Use a soft cloth, plastic-looped scrubber, or a food-grade nylon scrubbing brush to agitate the debris in a circular motion.Rinse well with cold water and dry thoroughly to avoid spotting.
If you feel that the problem you are encountering is not a result of any of the above use and care issues, we will be happy to provide a warranty evaluation for replacement.Please package the product securely and include a brief note that explains the problem that you are experiencing with the item(s). Include in the note your name and return address. Please also mark the outside of the package clearly with the number 110416-000003.Send the return to the below address.We strongly suggest that you use a traceable form of shipping and retain the tracking number for your records.We cannot be responsible for packages that are lost or damaged in transit.
All Clad Metalcrafters
Attention: Consumer Returns
2121 Eden Road
Millville, NJ 08332
110416-000003
Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing and evaluation.
We thank you for writing to us. If you have additional questions, please contact a representative in our consumer service department at 1-800-255-2523. Representatives are available from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM EST, Monday thru Friday.
Best Regards,
All-Clad Metalcrafters
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This is my most-used pan.My only beef is that the non-stick coating degrades over time.The coating desn't flake off like cheaper immitations, but it does wear away.After a couple of years, it just wasn't working.Frying an egg is the ultimate test of a non-stick.They slide around the pan when the pan is new.I returned it to All-Clad, and they replaced it with a new one.I'm now on my second pan and after another couple of years, it's going the same way.I can't complain about customer service, as they gave me a new pan without any original packaging or a receipt.
I wash the pan by hand and I never use metalic utensils in it.I never use it inside the oven.I think as far as non-sticks go, this is a fine product.I just don't think there is such a thing as a non-stick that can last that long.If All-Clad are happy to keep replacing my pan, then I guess I'll stick with it.
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This pan is great when new.However, when you spend $125 on a pan, you expect to use it for a long time.Unfortunately, after a year or so, this pan started to develop a sticky film that compromised the non-stick cooking surface.All-Clad refused to exchange the pan for a new one, despite the fact that we followed their instructions with respect to heat and cleaning.
Bottom line is that you should stick with all-clad for stainless cookware.For non-stick, go with a cheaper alternative that you don't mind replacing every couple of years because All-Clad will not stand by their product.
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This griddle is NOT part of the Nouvelle Copper line, despite it's Amazon listing.So it is NOT suitable for induction cooktops.I.E. It does not work on an induction cooktop.Maybe it's great on every other cooktop, but on induction, as it is advertised to work on it's a big fat ZERO.Now I will return it.
