Calphalon C1210P Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch International Griddle/Crepe Pan
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Calphalon C1210P Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch International Griddle/Crepe Pan
Customer Review: My Favorite Pan by Far
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't believe I'm writing my first review about a piece of cookware......but that's how much I like this pan. Best pan in the house-- and there's A LOT of them! I'm almost tempted to buy another, especially at such an incredible price.
I've never made crepes, but I do make several European-style "pancakes" which have a very thin batter and can be tricky to get just right. With this pan I get fantastic results every time...and its so easy!
The pan does heat up slowly, but once its at the desired temperature, the heat is very even and well-distributed. No fumbling with the burner knob, no under- or over-cooking, no food waste. Simply a joy to use.
I find myself reaching for this pan when making omelettes, grilled sandwiches, quesadillas and much more. Its hard to resist "easy to use, perfect results, simple to clean!"
Customer Review: What an awesome pan for an awesome price!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned restaurants and therefore am pretty demanding when it comes to cookware and knives after having used top of the line professional equipment. I saw this pan as I was looking to replace my Wolfgang Puck pan that started losing it's "non-stick" after 1.5 years. When I saw the list price on this I thought I should give it a try considering it's drastic price reduction. Although it did take over a week to arrive, it arrived in perfect condition and worked wonderfully this morning for omelettes. It was also a bit bigger than I expected! It's a nice heavy pan but my only complaint is the sleek metal handle is a big hard to hold onto and work with and I wish it was a bigger handle. A pan of this quality would be at least $40+ at any department store and this quality cannot be found at Wal-mart. I would recommend it both as a gift and for personal use.Customer Review: Grilled Cheese/Eggs Anyone?
Summary: 4 Stars
I have enjoyed this pan. It cooks so quickly and easily. It makes perfect eggs anyway you like them and browns grilled cheese to perfection even when using spreadable margarines. One reviewer said that you could not cook on high heat. Well, you don't want to. Because this pan heats up quickly, a lower heat is best. I put it on my electric range on number 3 (2 numbers from the lowest setting), let it heat up for a few minutes, and pour my scrambled eggs in. They come out PERFECT! Cooking on high heat with these types of pans will ruin the suface on the inside in a very short period of time as well as heating it with nothing in it for a period of time. I give this four because I'm still not sure how long the inside surface will last. For now, I am enjoying the even heating and the superslick non stick interior. For the price, it's wonderful!Customer Review: crepe pan
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm 63 years old and have never had a crepe/omelet pan which performed as this one does. It has shallow slanted sides which allow easy flipping. Also, the pan is very heavy and heats evenly which results in even cooking. Since it is non-stick, it requires very little oil. Initially, I put a dab of butter in for each crepe, but found that one dab at the beginning is all I need on the first crepe. They move easily around the pan. It works equally well with omelets. It also cleans up wonderfully - the brochure says to let it cool fully before washing which I found makes a big difference. Another fact I learned in the brochure was not to use PAM or similar products as they build up and create a sticky residue. I researched crepe pans thoroughly and found a wide variety of prices--some were $100++. This is a great buy. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!Customer Review: Clarification
Summary: 5 Stars
In an earlier review of this pan (Dec 3, 2002) I made some statements about hard anodized surfaces and dishwashers. I have since done some reading and determined that Calphalon believes that the chemicals in almost any liquid cleaner and in acidic foods will attack the hard anodize and the non stick surfaces. I guess Calphalon is consistent, since they say the hard anodize surface will not wear off, will not scratch off with dry Scotchbrite pads, and if it goes into reverse anodize mode, nothing gets in the food. Then they say that vinegar and lemon juice attack it and dishwasher detergents void the warranty. Just to reiterate my own experience, something in the cooking process appears to attack the hard anodize more than the detergents I have used, which is irrelevant for a non-stick interior, such as the pan in question.