I really wanted to love this set. However, the “space saving” design causes some problems.
First, I really love the size of these. We have a large family and these pans seem up to the task of our family in terms of size. I do have bigger stock pots, but this one is big enough for some things.
Second, I really like the nonstick on these. It seems very durable and it actually works. I generally shy away from nonstick coated pans, but these don’t bother me much.
Now on to my issues with these. First, the space saving design doesn’t same much vertical space. I have gotten used to storing pans nestled together and then lids separate. This just has you pretty much stacking everything without much nesting. That creates vertical storage issues. The pans are also wider than my taller under counter cabinets are. I can fit them in the cabinet, but have to slide them through the cabinet door sideways. When you’re stacking this huge heavy pan stack, that itself is problematic and I end up having to take every single item out and placing them back in order from bottom to top. I also had to clear out this particular cabinet because I usually store my pans in a higher cabinet, but the height wouldn’t work in those.
My next issues are functional. The handles of these pans always get blazing hot. Like cooking with an iron skillet, you cannot touch the handles without an oven mitt. Even on the stove top, the handles heat up with the pot. Even the skillet handle. I got quite a few burns before learning to treat these like an iron skillet.
My final issue is the lids. They are made with the lid handles to the side instead of on top. This means the entire lid, including the handles, is always hot. There is no simple lifting of the lid to stir. You have to use a pot holder every single time. And because the handles are on the side for the “space saving” issues, it makes the lid awkward to hold when you’re just lifting it for a minute to stir. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve burned myself on these stupid lids.
So, in attempting to solve space issues in your cabinets, they have created pans that have entirely different problems. I had gotten my space issues handled, so the new problems are just frustrating for me.
These pans are really well made, great size, and great quality. I’m just not a fan, at all, of the space saving design aspects. I’d prefer the classic versions of these pans.
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Superior Cookware Built to Last
Calphalon Premier Hard-Anodized Nonstick Cookware delivers a longer-lasting, superior nonstick performance—40% longer than Calphalon Classic—for effortless food release, so you can cook and serve even the most delicate food with ease. The durable, 3-layer nonstick interior is tough enough to withstand metal utensils, and the hard-anodized exterior is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. Unlock your culinary genius with Calphalon Premier, and experience superior cookware that's built to last.
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Calphalon Premier Space-Saving Hard-Anodized Nonstick Cookware
Save Space in the Kitchen
Calphalon Premier Space-Saving Hard-Anodized Nonstick Cookware is designed for stacking and nesting in any order to save 30% more space.* Easily organize cabinets with flat lids that allow pots and pans to stack smaller, freeing up precious cabinet space.
*Average space saved vs. like non-stacking Calphalon cookware items.
Key Features
- Save more space
- Pots and pans stack in any order provided cookware are the same diameter
- Durable, nonstick hard-anodized aluminum
- Flat tempered glass lids (select items)
- Dishwasher-safe
- Oven-safe up to 450 degrees F
Space-Saving Cookware Built to Last
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Stacks and NestsUniquely shaped cookware lets you easily stack and nest pots and pans in any order with other premier cookware that shares the same diameter. For example: 8" products stack with other 8" diameter cookware. |
Hard-Anodized AluminumDurable and long lasting, each cookware is constructed of hard-anodized aluminum for excellent heat conduction. Even heating across the cookware delivers predictable temperatures for delicious cooking results. |
Nonstick InteriorThe 3-layer nonstick interior easily releases foods without using any extra oils and is durable enough to withstand metal spatulas, spoons, whisks, and more. |
Stainless Steel Handle(s)Pans feature a long handle that remains cool while cooking on the stovetop. Pots incorporate sturdy loop handles for easy maneuvering. |
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Dishwasher-SafeSpend less time in the kitchen. After all the cooking and prepping is done, place cookware in the dishwasher for fast and easy cleanup. |
Save More SpaceAverage space saved vs. like non-stacking Calphalon cookware items when stacked with like-diameter Premier Space-Saving items. |
Stovetop UseThis versatile cookware set is compatible with many types of range ovens. It’s safe for use on gas, electric, electric coil, halogen, and glass cooktops. |
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Customer reviews
Great space saving pan that wont last long in the kitchen
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019
Here are the PROs and CONs I have found using this set for the last 19 days:PROs-Unbelievably good at saving space in kitchen cabinets (very useful for small kitchens)-Heat dispersion is fantastic, it truly is a great piece to cook on.CONs-Unfortunately it is hard to clean. While the pan is nonstick, the bolts (metal round pieces) inside the pan are most certainly not. Even when I rub olive oil all over them, they end up having a lot of stuff stuck on them. What makes it harder to clean is the fact that nonstick pans need soft sponges to clean them without damaging them, making whatever is stuck on them even more irritating to get rid of.-**Largest con** After owning this set for less than a month, there is already a chip in the non-stick coating on one of the pans. I never put it in the dishwasher (even though it is supposedly safe to do so with these) and always wait until they are completely cool to clean them with a soft sponge. Then, i immediately let them dry, so they are not sitting in water which supposedly can damage the nonstick coating after a long period of time. Even then, with the pan that I typically use once a day (so about 19 times now) already has a chip on the nonstick coating. (pictures attached)I will edit this post in the future if anything changes, but overall I think it is still worth it if you have a really small storage space for pots and pans. But if you are purely looking for a high quality nonstick pan that can last you years, you should probably look elsewhere.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019
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Size: 10-PieceDesign: Cookware Set
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019
PROs
-Unbelievably good at saving space in kitchen cabinets (very useful for small kitchens)
-Heat dispersion is fantastic, it truly is a great piece to cook on.
CONs
-Unfortunately it is hard to clean. While the pan is nonstick, the bolts (metal round pieces) inside the pan are most certainly not. Even when I rub olive oil all over them, they end up having a lot of stuff stuck on them. What makes it harder to clean is the fact that nonstick pans need soft sponges to clean them without damaging them, making whatever is stuck on them even more irritating to get rid of.
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**Largest con** After owning this set for less than a month, there is already a chip in the non-stick coating on one of the pans. I never put it in the dishwasher (even though it is supposedly safe to do so with these) and always wait until they are completely cool to clean them with a soft sponge. Then, i immediately let them dry, so they are not sitting in water which supposedly can damage the nonstick coating after a long period of time. Even then, with the pan that I typically use once a day (so about 19 times now) already has a chip on the nonstick coating. (pictures attached)
I will edit this post in the future if anything changes, but overall I think it is still worth it if you have a really small storage space for pots and pans. But if you are purely looking for a high quality nonstick pan that can last you years, you should probably look elsewhere.
Size: 10-PieceDesign: Cookware SetVerified Purchase
Great space saving pan that wont last long in the kitchen
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019
Here are the PROs and CONs I have found using this set for the last 19 days:Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019
PROs
-Unbelievably good at saving space in kitchen cabinets (very useful for small kitchens)
-Heat dispersion is fantastic, it truly is a great piece to cook on.
CONs
-Unfortunately it is hard to clean. While the pan is nonstick, the bolts (metal round pieces) inside the pan are most certainly not. Even when I rub olive oil all over them, they end up having a lot of stuff stuck on them. What makes it harder to clean is the fact that nonstick pans need soft sponges to clean them without damaging them, making whatever is stuck on them even more irritating to get rid of.
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**Largest con** After owning this set for less than a month, there is already a chip in the non-stick coating on one of the pans. I never put it in the dishwasher (even though it is supposedly safe to do so with these) and always wait until they are completely cool to clean them with a soft sponge. Then, i immediately let them dry, so they are not sitting in water which supposedly can damage the nonstick coating after a long period of time. Even then, with the pan that I typically use once a day (so about 19 times now) already has a chip on the nonstick coating. (pictures attached)
I will edit this post in the future if anything changes, but overall I think it is still worth it if you have a really small storage space for pots and pans. But if you are purely looking for a high quality nonstick pan that can last you years, you should probably look elsewhere.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2019
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Durable y precio accesible
Reviewed in Mexico on September 20, 2019Size: 5-PieceDesign: Cookware SetVerified Purchase
