Calphalon One Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CalphalonBrand: Calphalon
Release Date: 2004-06-15
Model: CR1211P
Color: charcoal gray
Product features:
- 11-inch square griddle combines two technologies for unparalleled nonstick cooking
- Four interlocking nonstick layers on interior; advanced release polymer to prevent staining on exterior
- Stainless-steel ergonomic handle stays cool
- For gas, electric, ceramic stovetops; oven-safe to 500 degrees F
- Hand-washing recommended; lifetime warranty; made in USA
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Calphalon One Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle
Customer Review: Not worth the cost...
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this for my dad for Father's Day. At first it was perfect, even heating and cooking, unlike some lower end and thinner models. He only pulls it out to use every couple of weeks, but after a few months, we noticed it started to rock on our flat cooktop. A year later and roughly only 1/3 of the pan is in contact with the cooktop at a given time, usually the 1/3 near the handle as it's extra weight keeps it leaning that way. Needless to say this makes even cooking somewhat problematic. I've heard that fast heating or cooling can cause aluminum to warp, but we have other, older hard anodized pans from Circulon and Kitchenaid and haven't had this happen.
Then there's the non-stick interior that isn't really non-stick. Not only does it do only a mediocre job of keeping food from sticking, you still can't scrub off the reminder without damaging what little non-stick there is. We have the same problem I saw mentioned in another review, a blackish sticky buildup that can't be cleaned off. Looks more like cast iron than non-stick these days.
I bought this because I thought it would be a better performer than the cheaper models but feel I just threw away the extra cash. I may send it in and see if the warranty covers it, but the language in their policy includes excuses for lack of 'proper care'. Because of the pan's warping problem we somewhat wrote this pan off as far as care goes and it looks easily twice as old as it is. So I don't really want to spend another 10-15 bucks to ship it to them only to be told I didn't take proper care of it, even though I did... until after it went bad.
Description of Calphalon One Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle
The Calphalon© OneTM Nonstick 11" Square Griddle with Standing Sleeve offers better cooking of your favorite meals. The revolutionary four interlocking layer process creates a cooking surface where Pancakes and French Toast will brown beautifully, Grilled Sandwiches will be golden brown and crispy, foods lift with ease and provides easy cleanup. Nonstick cookware is oven safe to 500*F Stain-resistant interior and exterior coating Nylon or wood utensils recommended; other types of utensils may damage nonstick surface and may void warranty Lifetime manufacturer's warrantyGriddles
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