J.A. Henckels International Classic Clad 4-Piece Starter Set | 
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| Brand: Henckels
List Price: $215.00
Buy New: $99.99
You Save: $115.01 (53%)
Rating:  2 reviews
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.5
Dimensions (in): 20 x 13.5 x 4.7
MPN: 40326-000
Model: 40326-000
UPC: 035886204457
EAN: 0035886204457
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| Features:
| • | 2-quart covered saucepan and 10-inch covered fry pan | | • | 3-ply stainless steel and aluminum construction distributes heat evenly | | • | Hollow, stay-cool handles riveted for strength, with hanging holes | | • | 18/10 stainless-steel interiors resist sticking, fine for metal utensils | | • | Curved inner contour aids cleaning; wash by hand; lifetime warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
For the newbie chef, there's no better way to hone your cooking skills than with this starter cookware set from Henckels. The set contains one 10-in. fry pan with lid and one 2-qt. sucepan with lid. Crafted from durable heavy gauge stainless steel construction, they are multi-ply cladwith an exclusive ergonomic handle design for optimal control, comfort & balance. This unique hollow cast handle design and V-shaped connection is what keeps the handle cool to the touch. Side and lid handles are designed to avoid contact with hot surfaces and a flared rim design creates ease of pouring and optimal strength.
Amazon.com Review
Clad inside and out in gleaming stainless steel, the two-quart covered saucepan and 10-inch covered frying pan in this starter set handsomely suffice to cook just about all the basics: soups, vegetables, fish, meats, eggs, you-name-it. The long handles, riveted for strength and curved for comfort and control, stay cool thanks to their hollow form and V-connection. Cooks who like to hang pots and pans within easy reach will appreciate the generously sized hole in the handle ends. Whisks, spoons, and cleaning brushes all glide smoothly along the curved inner contour of the pans, and the lids fit snugly on the flared, easy-pour rims. J.A. Henckels International, the economical division of Zwilling J.A. Henckels, makes the durable Classic Clad series for serious home cooks. An aluminum core sandwiched between the stainless steel layers distributes heat evenly not just across the bottom of the pot but up the sides, and requires only low to medium temperatures. As well as being oven- and broiler-safe up to 500 degrees F, each pot or pan features a brightly polished magnetic stainless-steel exterior safe for all types of stovetop burners: gas, electric, ceramic, induction, and halogen. The 18/10 stainless-steel interior resists sticking, won't react to acidic foods, and welcomes metal utensils. Henckels recommends washing Classic Clad pieces by hand to retain the mirror finish, and covers the cookware with a lifetime warranty against defects. Except for the frying pans, each pot shows liter and quart markings, and every piece comes wrapped in a soft, drawstring gift/storage bag. --Ann Bieri What's in the Box
2-quart saucepan with lid; 10-inch fry pan with lid.
From the Manufacturer  |  | | Patented ergonomic handle design provides optimal control, comfort, and balance. The end of the handle has a hanging hole which saves storage space in the kitchen. | Unique hollow cast handle design and V-shaped connection to pot keeps handle cooler. |  |  | | Side and lid handles are designed to avoid contact with hot surfaces. Larger pans have helper handles to allow for easy and safe lifting of pans. | Flared rim design for ease of pouring and optimal strength. Pan interiors have a curved corner design to allow for easy cleaning. |  |  | | Capacity markings on most items for ease in measuring ingredients for recipes. | Code markings on pans and lids makes for easy selection of correct size lid for each pan. The domed shape of the lids fit securely to retain moisture through self-basting. This prevents loss of flavor and vitamins and reduces cooking time. | | All pans are oven and broiler safe up to 500 degrees fahrenheit and provide cook and serve versatility. The pans have a wide range of stopetop compatibility and can be used with all popular cook top surfaces such as as electric, gas, ceramic, halogen, and induction. |
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| Customer Reviews:
Great value but not without some downsides. September 25, 2007
Victor Lin
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is an awesome value for the price. Heats evenly and quickly, looks wonderful, cleans up easily, and all the other great things you'd expect from good quality clad cookware.
The only problems that I have with it are:
If you simmer something with the lid on, or boil something for a somewhat long time with the lid on, the handle on the lid will get really hot. If you simmer something for a long time the pan handles also have a chance of getting hot considering you've given the heat so much time to spread itself throughout all parts of the pan.
The handles are very comfortable... but very hard to keep from twisting in your hand if you're tilting either pan to pour stuff. Because the handles are so smooth and roundish and the pans so heavy compared to el-cheapo pans, it's very hard to keep the pans from twisting back to a level position when you tilt it for pouring, especially if your hands are a bit wet, although this is still very possible with dry hands, or even with a towel acting as a pot holder. This is more pronounced in the fry pan, but also happens in the saucepan. It is a pain to try and keep it tilted with one hand while you scrape food out with the other.
Other brands like Calphalon Tri-ply and All Clad have flat, thin, grooved handles. While these handles are not nearly as comfortable when the pan is flat, they provide the needed grip to keep the pan from twisting in the hand when tilted.
Good quality, good starting set July 23, 2006
K. Bianchi (Mountain View, HI United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this as a starter set a month ago and built up my collection with other pots from the line. I was searching for something along the line of All-clad, so that the 3 metal layers created the entire pot, not just a circle on the bottom. The All-Clad were a bit out of my price range and too heavy for me to lift when I tested in the store, and that was empty. This set isn't quite as heavy but retains the good quality I was looking for. I really like the handles as well, very comfortable and stay cool as long as heat from a neighboring burner doesn't reach it. They cook evenly, with low heat as suggested and anything that sticks on, comes off easily after soaking in hot sudsy water. I would definitely recommend this line off pots if you are looking to invest in a lasting set, but not break the bank as much as All-clad.
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