Cuisinart 625-30D Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Medium Dome Cover
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart 625-30D Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Medium Dome Cover
Customer Review: Love this pan!
Summary: 5 Stars
This pan is a fantastic deal. It is the most "nonstick" pan I've ever seen. Food literally rolls around on it like marbles in a bowl. Even burnt eggs and cheese literally fall right off if you turn the pan upside down. I wasn't sure how I'd like the little handles instead of the longer ones--love them too! No big gangly handles to get in my way, don't have to worry about leaving them sticking out for the kids to hit as they run by, and so much easier to store. I love the clear lid too. Nice to see my food happily simmering away without having to lift the lid.
Two minor complaints: the capacity is a little smaller than the 12" pan I bought it to replace. I had already given my old pan away when I realized this new one would never fit enough spaghetti and meat sauce for my family of five. So I wasn't too thrilled about having to buy yet another pan. And, food does collect around the edges where the rivets hold the handles on and is not quite as easy to get off as on the nonstick surface.
As far as care, as I already mentioned, cleaning is a breeze. I wouldn't even think of putting it in the dishwasher and running the risk of lessening its oh-so-perfect nonstick qualities. Besides, wipe it out with a used paper towel or napkin then swish a little hot soapy water around, how hard is that? And I've never used metal utensils on it for the same reason. But as far as storage, I just throw it under the range with all the other pots and pans, and so far it's always emerged unscathed.
I love this pan so much I bought one for my best friend. And next time I need a pan, I will certainly look at the Cuisinart Chef's Classic line first.
Customer Review: *~Great Pan & Great Price!*~ Mabuhay:)
Summary: 4 Stars
Hi Everyone. I received this just yesterday with Amazon's Prime Membership Trial. You get FREE 2 day deliveries for 30 days. Anyhow, I purchased this pan in addition to my adonized set, stainless steel set & my recently purchased stainless steel non stick set. I wanted an extra large pan to replace a ginormous Cuisinart pan I purchased from Dillards a couple years ago.(I would have had the pan for a few more years more than likely if it hadn't been for the "genius" guest of a family member visiting who sprayed oven cleaner on the nonstick portion!)
The pan is a bit lighter but do not let that dissuade you from the cooking abilities of this cookware. I have already made steak w/ onions & mushrooms to bacon & eggs with it this morning & I have to admit it's great. The eggs actually cooperated with me this morning & slid onto the other side flawlessly after turning. The bacon cooked evenly & quickly on medium high & last night the steak & veggies were cooked in under 20 minutes at medium well.
I love that the lid is glass so that you can monitor your meal without releasing the heat & shortening cooking time. I do have to say that I was apprehensive at first but after using it.. it will be my everyday pan.
Gave it 4 stars since I think that the handles could've been thicker.
To those that cook large meals, this is perfect. From my own Irish, Spanish & Filipina background...serving adobo, caldereta, menudo & etc. will be a breeze:)
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Customer Review: Has great potential; design flaws
Summary: 2 Stars
This pan has such a perfect size and shape and non-stick quality (especially for the $19.00 price) that I wanted to give five stars. But there are important flaws. Right out of the box, I could see immediately that on one half of the interior, the non-stick coating was jagged and bumpy, like it wasn't painted on smoothly or someone had scratched it up. The other side was perfectly smooth. It immediately made me suspcious and wondering if I would be eating some of the non-stick coating chemical. This is a huge issue. The pan also is very thin and light. I wasn't expecting such a flimsy pan that boasted of hard anodized material. I would have been willing to pay more money for a heavier skillet. It's the flaking non-stick material that makes me worry. Otherwise, it's an ideal roomy shape, with tall sides so food won't spill over. The two handles make it easy to fit in the sink. The coating is very non-stick. The interior looks very smooth on the one side that isn't flaking. If they improved the quality control and make it more solid and heavy, even at a higher cost, this would be a great pan. Not sure I'll use this much because of the coating issue and any potential safety issues from that. It also seems too light weight for serious sauteeing. I have other heavy pans I use for that. I will go back to Calphalon pans; I've not had problems with the non-stick on Calphalon coming off.
Customer Review: Right pan for the right use
Summary: 4 Stars
What we'd all love in a 12-inch pan: (1) $25, (2) quality nonstick, and (3) heavy. Now pick two out of three, because that's all you're going to find. If you chose (1) and (2), then this pan could be for you.
This is a big, thin pan. Foremost, if you plop it down cold on a high flame, it will be far more likely to warp than either a heavier or a smaller-diameter pan. (So those one-star reviews that say "my pan is warped" should more honestly read "I warped my pan.") Proper technique is to let the pan heat up over moderate heat, add oil, let the oil heat, add food, adjust the flame as necessary. It even says in the literature that comes with it: do not use over high heat. But once it's hot, I've turned the heat up for stir fry without any warping.
It's an everyday pan, not an everything pan. Since it's thin, it doesn't have the thermal mass to take on a thick cut of meat. But it's useful for a wide range of properly chosen foods and techniques.
The pan has seen a couple of months' use, and it's become the most frequently used pan in the house. Heats evenly without noticeable hot spots. The nonstick surface is excellent quality, great release, tight, unmarked.
Yes, there are rivets inside, but there are rivets inside all my cookware except the cast iron and cheap stamped aluminum.
Customer Review: Many 'pros' but a couple 'cons'...
Summary: 4 Stars
I would say the pan is a little lighter than the Calaphon 'Commercial' everyday pan (with no non-stick surface). However, remarkably, the 'Chef's Classic' claims to be oven safe up to 500 degrees while the Calphalon maxes out at 450 degrees. (Amazon's in-house brand, the Pinzon, only promises a paltry 350 degrees.)
The glass lid could only charitably be described as 'medium dome' and is not as high as its stainless steel counterpart.
To reviewers concerned about cleaning...no anodized aluminum pan should ever be placed in the dishwasher. If the exterior of the pan becomes spattered with cooked on food, I would say the use of a paste of baking soda or 'Barkeeper's Friend' might help. It does help that the pan will fit flat in a standard sink for easy cleanup with mild dish detergent and warm water. One key is to dry the pan immediately after washing.
With its titanium-reinforced, non-stick surface, metal utensils may be used; however, since the surface is truely non-stick, why take the chance of gouges?
The cast steel, Cuisinart embossed handles are smaller than those on other 'Chef's Classic' pans, but should not present a problem as long as the cook does not overfill the pan.
All-in-all, this remains an amazing 'buy' at less than $25.