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 enlarge | Brand: Calphalon
List Price: $1,075.00
Buy New: $599.95
You Save: $475.05 (44%)
Rating:  34 reviews
Color: charcoal gray
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 33
Dimensions (in): 22.6 x 20.5 x 11.1
MPN: DR10B
Model: DR10B
UPC: 016853007660
EAN: 0016853007660
ASIN: B00015N5ZQ
Availability: Usually ships in 5 to 7 weeks
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Showing reviews 6-10 of 10
 Mixed Review for Calpalon One February 25, 2007
MJB (Newbury Park, CA United States)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought a whole set of caphalon one sort of on an impulse a couple years ago based on what a salesperson at William Sonoma said. I find them very easy to clean following the manufacture's recommended cleaning methods. I don't find the food sticks too much. It is similar in performance to my 20 year old magnalite (out of buisness) or stainless pans I've used. To limit sticking you'll still need good cooking technique. It isn't like a non-stick pan but you'll get better browning than non-stick. I try to treat the pans very well, but even so they are getting small dents in the bottoms of them. I don't even understand where they might be coming from. I don't see any such damage to my regular old stainless pans or any of my other anodized pans, which are much older. They still cook ok, but I'm worried about longevity, and it isn't going to help with food sticking.
 This is the cookware set to have! February 24, 2007
Jennifer Eckel (Perrysburg, OH USA)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
I read the other reviews for this cookware which made me kind of worried but I purchased it anyway. For anyone considering Calphalon One Infused (not the non-stick) don't worry yourself over any of the reviews that talk about how food sticks to this cookware as it simply doesn't. Is it totally non-stick? No, things will stick a very little, but just as much as they should to make great sauces that you can't do with non-stick. You can also use metal utensils which is a huge plus (I hate using plastic spatulas to flip over easy eggs as it's too thick and causes yolk breaks). I can make scrambled eggs and can clean the pan with just a paper towel. Just the smallest amount of oil (after the pan is heated) is all you need.
Anyway, don't be worried about any of the reviews that talk about these pans sticking. Either these people don't know what they're doing or they have cookware from another company and regret their decision.
A few tips (that have nothing to do with Calphalon, just with all good cookware).
1) Don't use oil in an aerosol spray can. The aerosol propellant will cause spots on the cookware which you won't be able to remove. This is true for all cookware. Just never use aerosol spray oil. This could be one of the reasons why people think they can't get pans clean, it's not the food, it's the aerosol propellant.
2) Don't put anodized cookware in the dishwasher. The reason is that the anodized process uses acid to change the aluminum black and dishwasher soap is mostly bleach so it acts like a strong base. Basically, if you use dishwasher soap on any anodized cookware, it will make it look modeled or blotchy. It won't break the pans and everything will still work just fine. The only thing it will do is make the cookware look older than it is. If you keep the bleach away from anodized cookware, they will keep their new look. This is true for any anodized cookware, not just Calphalon. Also avoid any kind of cleaner with bleach as this will do the same thing over time.
3) Pre-heat cookware before you add oil. This should be done with all cookware, not just Calphalon.
4) Let the cookware cool before cleaning (which will make clean-up easier). This should be done with all cookware, not just Calphalon.
5) Use Bar Keepers Friend brand to clean the cookware every so often to keep it looking brand new. I've used Bar Keepers Friend for many years on stainless steel sinks and it works equally well on just about any cookware including Calphalon.
Finally, don't even consider the non-stick version of this cookware. The Calphalon One Infused (not the non-stick) is the one you want. You'll love it!
 Please don't waste your money February 11, 2007
Scrambled with Cheese (Hill AFB, United States)
8 out of 16 found this review helpful
I tried to like these pans, I tried really hard. I did my research before I bought these and found mostly good reviews. I decided they must be worth the investment. I liked the fact that these were "low stick", easy to clean, and metal utensil safe. I followed the directions perfectly (preheating the pan, letting the food rest on the counter before adding to the pan etc) and no matter what I did, the food stuck horribly- and I mean HORRIBLY. Worse than my plain ol' stainless pans. As far as clean up goes, Calphalon advertises that all you need to keep them clean is a dishrag and hot soapy water. They say that occassionally you'll need to use some Bar Keeper's friend on them to keep them completely clean and residue-free. Well the only way I could really get them clean was to use Bar Keeper's friend on them every single time. If I didn't use the bar keeper's friend, there would be a residue visible only when the pan was completely dry. Yes initially clean up seems easy, because if you let them soak whatever is stuck on (and trust me everything sticks) will slide right off, but you'll still need to use Bar Keeper's friend to get them completely clean. Even something so simple as cooking pasta in a pot, would leave a starchy residue that only came off with Bar Keeper's. Washing these pans was a huge chore. You can't use them to fry anything- eggs, potatoes, bacon etc, because the food will stick horribly. Also, these pans are heavy. I know some people may like that, but these are REALLY heavy and I have arthritis in both hands so this was also a problem. After two months of using them I was extremely disappointed and disgusted at the amount I spent on this set due to the fact they are just horrible to use. Finally, I called Bed Bath & Beyond where I purchased them, and they let me return them! So I strongly urge anyone considering to buy these, buy them from Bed Bath and Beyond and save your receipt, the packaging, and whatever bonus gifts you receive. At least that way you can return them and get your money back if you have the same experience I did. I ended up buying a $99 Cuisinart Pro Nonstick cookware set and I am much happier with that, then this $579 set! My new non-stick cookware fries beautifully, and is wonderful to clean up.
Outstandings - but you need to know how to use them December 11, 2006
A. Perez
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is the best cookware we've ever had. My wife and I are avid cooks and we've gone through pretty much every type and brand of pots and pans - until Calphalon One. This is very different from Calphalon non-stick or commercial - you really want Calphalon One.
These pans really are low-stick (term of my own making) only if you use them right. You need to heat them up slowly with oil already in the pan - and wait until you're at cooking temperature before putting the food in. If you just turn the heat on and put the food in, it'll stick big time. Also, frozen items needs to be left out of the freeze for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking so they don't stick. If you do this, these pans are awesome - you'll have very little stick (you will have some - this is NOT non-stick) and the food will cook incredibly better than any other pan. It will sear right in, and heat distribution is so uniform that you can cook with the center or edge of the pan and see no difference. You do need to set your cooktop a little lower than other pans since heat transfer in the Calphalon One's is much better than most other pans.
Also, an oil atomizer (spray) with olive oil works much better than Pam or similar, since these leave an oily film on the pans that is visible once they dry. Also, even when some foods sticks (like scrambled eggs) Bar Keeper's Friend (the powder version) will do the trick.
This set is expensive, but definitely worth the price. We've been using them (with metal utensils) for over a month now and you couldn't tell they're not just out of the box.
In love August 20, 2006
mom to 14 Mo old Jasmine (San Diego)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I LOVE this set. This was the first "real" cookware I've ever bought. My husband and I did months of research before purchasing this set. We've had it now for about 2 months and I can't express how much we've enjoyed it. I've read several reviews that say food sticks and so on, but I think that perhaps those people think that because it looks similar to non stick, it is. It's not! Think of it like this: It cooks like stainless steel and cleans up like non stick (maybe even better!). We almost went with the All Clad, but we just couldn't get over how uncomfortable the handles were. Since I haven't cooked with All Clad, I can't compare the Calphalon One to it, but I will say they heat evenly and cook evenly. Clean up is SUPER easy! Just this morning I made bacon and french toast. I looked at the pans and thought "There is no way I'll ever get this clean!" I poured some Bar Keeper's friend on it and went to work with my Scotch Brite pad and within MINUTES it was spotless! Fantastic!
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