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KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials 12-Piece Hard-Base Cookware Set, Red

KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials 12-Piece Hard-Base Cookware Set, Red

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Brand: KitchenAid

List Price: $353.00
Buy New: $149.99
You Save: $203.01 (58%)



Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 68 reviews

Color: red
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 24.5
Dimensions (in): 23.8 x 14.9 x 12

MPN: 12287
Model: 12287
UPC: 051153122873
EAN: 0051153122873
ASIN: B0009U5MZO

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • Set contains 1-, 2-, and 3-quart covered saucepans; 8- and 10-inch open French skillets; 8-quart covered stockpot; 12-inch covered saut pan
  • Heavy-gauge aluminum with nonstick interior and porcelain enamel exterior
  • Dual-riveted stainless-steel handles feature stay-cool silicone grips
  • Tight-fitting 18/10 stainless-steel lids keep in heat and moisture
  • Oven-safe to 350 degrees F; hand wash only; limited lifetime warranty

Accessories:

  • KitchenAid Hard-Base Porcelain Aluminum Nonstick 18-by-10-Inch Two-Burner Griddle, Red
  • KitchenAid KS411ER Red KitchenAid Utensil Set 4-pc.
  • Kitchenaid Gourmet Essentials Tea Kettle 50360

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Review
Why not choose cookware that brightens up your kitchen décor? KitchenAid's Gourmet Essentials Hard-Base cookware features not only a heavy-gauge aluminum core for fast, even heating, but porcelain enamel exteriors in a choice of bright red and other colors. The three-layer nonstick finish inside each piece is primed with the company's patented hard base ceramic primer for toughness, resulting in long-lasting durability and quick food release. KitchenAid further embellishes these colorful pots with dual-riveted, stainless-steel handles that are wrapped with comfortable, stay-cool silicone grips. The lids, made of 18/10 stainless steel, also feature silicone-wrapped handles, highly arched to enable easy grasping with a potholder or oven mitt. Both the pans and lids are oven-safe up to 350 degrees F. Take note: the cookware is not dishwasher-safe, and should not be used on ceramic or glass cooktops.

An excellent value, this 12-piece set consists of the most frequently used kitchen pots and pans and makes a great gift set. The two skillets, measuring 8 and 10 inches in diameter, handle everyday frying and sautéing needs, from eggs-over-easy to grilled cheese sandwiches to fish filets, then crepes for dessert. Three saucepans holding 1, 2, and 3 quarts let you boil a couple eggs, heat soup, and slow-cook rice. The large 8-quart stockpot with two loop handles works admirably for family-sized batches of pasta, chili, soup, and corn-on-the-cob. Finally, the 12-inch/5-quart covered sauté is so versatile you'll use it often to fry chicken, braise meats, and whip up vegetable stir-fries. The nonstick finish releases food quickly and makes clean up by hand a snap. KitchenAid covers the set with a limited lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri

What's in the Box
12-piece cookware set. The set consists of: 1-quart covered saucepan; 2-quart covered saucepan; 3-quart covered saucepan; 8-quart covered stockpot; 8-inch skillet; 10-inch skillet; 12-inch/5-quart covered sauté pan. 12 pieces total.

Product Description
KitchenAid's Gourmet Essentials Line offers you excellent quality cookware in hard base aluminum for sustained durability and style. These pieces in Red feature everything you could possibly want in cookware for your kitchen: cool grip handles are made from 18/10 stainless steel encased in soft silicone rubber, a three-coat nonstick surface includes a patented "Hard-Base" ceramic primer that hardens the inside of the pan providing exceptional food release and durability. The heavy gauge aluminum core construction guarantees fast and even heating and a tough porcelain enamel exterior is durable and easy to clean.One 1-qt. Saucepan with LidOne 2-qt. Saucepan with LidOne 3-qt. Saucepan with LidOne 8-qt. Stockpot with LidOne 8-in. Open French SkilletOne 10-in. Open French SkilletOne 12-in. Saute Pan with LidHandwash with mild dish soap.


Customer Reviews:   Read 5 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Kitchaid Gournet Essentials   August 13, 2008
Deborah Mcgee (Louisville, KY)
I'm very please with this order, I have been keeping an eye on it for awhile thru Amazon.com and when the product went down 71 percent then I decided to buy it and ever regret it onced.


5 out of 5 stars awesome pans   June 13, 2008
K. York (spokane wa)
Love these pans. Always bought T-fal until these. These are wonderful. A must have for any kitchen. I havent found a kitchenaid product that wasnt a great product.


5 out of 5 stars Great value   March 31, 2008
Dawn C. Sneade (North Grafton, MA United States)
I absolutely love this set of pots and pans. They are a great value for the price. So far I have no complaints about the set. Not only that, but when I realized that the price of the set had gone down before I received the set, Amazon immediatly adjusted the price to the lower price.


5 out of 5 stars Love it!!!   March 16, 2008
V. Bacon (Las Vegas, NV)
I love my new cookware set. So bright and cheery. I think they are very well made and they are so easily cleaned. The price was great and no shipping cost. Can't beat that! My dutch oven did have just a tiny bit of damage on the top rim but I chose not to return it for another as it is very small and in no way affects its usability. I would highly recommend this cookware set.


5 out of 5 stars Glass stove top, no problems so far   March 14, 2008
Danyal Womer (Hamilton, Ohio USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I have a glass stove top and so far I have had no problem, I have never put them on high heat though not even when I boil water 8 or med high has brought it to a boil every time. I was hesitant to get these because of reviews that I read about the glass top stoves but I am so glad that I did they are great! eggs never stick,Omelets are a dream to make, My husband loves omelets and in the past has thrown a skillet or two after trying to turn them and it not working but with these when you pick up the skillet and move in a circular motion the egg slides around when ready to flip. I love these and they have passed the husband test he loves them also. We have no complaints so far to date but its only been 3 months I will write more in a couple of months to let you know how they the wear and tear is.