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: Nonstick Griddle/Crepe Pan is a Great Buy
Summary: 5 Stars
This Calphalon Commercial Nonstick "Collector's Edition" 10-Inch International Griddle/Crepe Pan is from the newest line of Calphalon's nonstick cookware. The "Commercial" nonstick finish on the inside of these pans is very durable as long as one uses wooden, nylon, or good plastic cooking utensils with them and keeps the heat below 400 degrees (medium-high). This 10-inch pan is the perfect size for making crepes, without any need for butter in the pan. The crepes cook quickly and evenly, so it is easy to prepare a lot of them for blintzes or crepes suzette. Also you can make buckwheat blinis or use it as a small griddle for silver dollar pancakes or a grilled cheese sandwich.Since this pan has a beautiful stainless steel handle, it will stay cool to the touch. Calphalon recommends hand-washing of this pan. It will make a wonderful addition to your collection or a nice gift for a friend.
Customer Review: Love, love , love this little pan
Summary: 5 Stars
We love this pan so much we are on our second one. The first one lasted about 3 years, being used on average at least two times a day. We make crepes in it once or twice a week and like many other reviewers have mentioned it is great for eggs. We reheat items in it, make pancakes, grilled cheese, hamburgers, stir frying vegetables - you name it. It is one of the pans we reach for on a daily basis. After continuous use the nonstick surface did start to come off (we always use nylon utensils but don't treat it like it's fragile when storing it - we have 4 kids ages 9 and under). I have not found a non stick pan that would last as long as this one did with all the use it got, as well as heat as evenly as it does. I don't believe I will ever find a pan with a non-stick coating that will last indefinitely, so our choice is Calphalon nonstick when it comes to purchasing nonstick pans.Customer Review: With care, this the 'lifetime' is about 5 yrs.
Summary: 4 Stars
Those of you who make delicate (no trace of brown, almost runny interior) omeletes know the importance of a non-stick surface to make the fold and slide the ommelette out of the pan. I used this pan almost exclusively for that purpose, always hand-washed and never heated to high temp. This pan worked very well for 3 or 4 years, and then began to decline in performance. Alas, after about 5 years and perhaps 400 omeletes, the bottom of this made-in-China pan has developed teflon acne, and even copious oiling or buttering is not enough to insure the egg will not stick. The pan's heaviness noted by some reviewers as a negative, is important for even heating, particularly at the low heat levels needed for an omelete in order to avoid browning. To petition for the warranty, you have to ship the pan with a letter of explanation and then they judge the worthiness of your complaint.Customer Review: Versatile Little Pan
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this little pan for my teen sons who like to make grilled sandwiches and omelets for themselves and prefer non-stick. The non-stick surface is thick and tough. Even when it gets scratched, none of the non-stick coating peels away and it still works perfectly. Like all Calphalon pans, it heats evenly with no hot spots. The stainless steel handle doesn't get hot and is sturdy and well balanced. It's a fairly small pan that would be great for a smaller household - the perfect size for a 3 egg omelet. The exterior is anodized aluminum. Calphalon says that washing in the dishwasher discolors the exterior so it should be hand washed. (I put mine in the dishwasher most of the time and it hasn't caused any harm or discoloration.) At the $20 price it is regularly on sale for, it's a wonderful way to try Calphalon for the first time or as a gift for a college student or newlywed.Customer Review: Good while it lasts - expect 3-5 years
Summary: 3 Stars
This is an excellent pan - while it lasts. It has good heat distribution, a nice non-stick coating, feels very solid in the hand, and can be put in the oven (great for finishing off some dishes).
That said, even with proper care, this pan will not last very long. After about 4-5 years of semi-regular use (maybe once a week), the coating has started to peel away in large chunks and the non-stick qualities are gone. I was careful to always wash it according to instructions, and I never used metal utensils or super-high heat. Still, the coating is flaking off (which is dangerous for your health!)
To replace it I have ordered a carbon steel pan from De Buyer, which costs pretty much the same, and takes on non-stick qualities after proper seasoning. Except this pan should last a lifetime. I will try to update once I have experience with that pan.