Cuisinart 66-12A Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Piece Cookware Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Release Date: 2004-10-01
Model: 66-12A
Product features:
- Set includes 1-, 2- and 3-quart saucepans (each with lids); 8-quart stockpot with lid; 3-1/2-quart saute pan with lid and helper handle; 8- and 10-inch skillets
- Hard-anodized aluminum construction with an aluminum core for fast and even heating
- Quantanium nonstick cooking surface reinforced with titanium for lasting food release and easy cleanup
- Riveted stainless-steel handles; break-resistant glass lids
- Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; wash by hand; limited lifetime warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart 66-12A Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Piece Cookware Set
Customer Review: Nice cookware set for the money
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this cookware set about a month ago when it was on sale and came to a total of $133, including a bonus stockpot and free shipping. It's the best set I have owned, but it definitely has its drawbacks. I have found the pan and pot exteriors to be very prone to scratching, even when trying to handle them with care. You're better off hanging the pots and pans on overhead racks for them to keep their outward good looks, but unfortunately I don't have a fancy kitchen, so I have to be super careful when storing them in the cupboards. The lid handles (they are metal) do get very hot when cooking on higher settings or boiling things. You also have to be mindful about what kind of utensils you use, because even though I've used only what they recommended (plastic or wood), the bottom of my sauteeing pan somehow showed marks after the very first use.
As far as pros are concerned, the interior coating provides superior nonstick cooking even without any oil, butter, marg, Pam, etc... and is a breeze to clean. And for people who tend to put stuff on the stove and forget about it (guilty!), your smoke detector won't go off near as often! I left my grilled cheese on medium heat for goodness knows how long, and the bottom bread slice was brown not burned.
All in all, I'm happy with my purchase. This set contains just about every size pot and pan I need for everyday cooking. I'm hoping it will last a long time, but only time will tell.
I would recommend that you wait and buy this set when it's on sale, not at the full price.
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Description of Cuisinart 66-12A Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Piece Cookware Set
Cook with the Best! The Hard Anodized exterior is harder than stainless steel for professional performance. Highest quality Quantanium nonstick interior is Titanium reinforced for lasting food release, healthy cooking, and easiest cleanup. 12 pc. Exclusive includes: 1.5 qt Saucepan w/ cover: 2.0 qt Saucepan w/ cover: 3.0 qt Saucepan w/ cover: 8" Skillet: 10" Skillet: 3.5 qt saute w/cover: 8 qt. Stockpot w/ CoverFrom Cuisinart's Chef's Classic series comes this handsome, durable cookware with triple-layer construction. The exterior is hard-anodized aluminum, which is even stronger than stainless steel, with an encapsulated pure aluminum core for quick, even heating. The interiors of the pots and pans feature Cuisinart's Quantanium nonstick finish, a high-quality, long-lasting finish internally reinforced with titanium. Little oil or butter is needed when cooking on this ultra-smooth surface, and low to medium heat is recommended, along with non-metal utensils. All the lids are break-resistant glass, and handles are pure stainless steel, riveted for strength. Every piece is oven-safe to 500 degrees F.
Cuisinart puts together all the most commonly used pots and pans in this gift-worthy 12-piece set. Three covered saucepans hold 1-1/2, 2, and 3 quarts, perfect for those everyday tasks such as warming soup, cooking rice, or steaming vegetables. The 8- and 10-inch skillets slide out perfect French toast and pancakes, not to mention eggs over easy with bacon. Use the wide 3-1/2-quart covered sauté pan for frying chicken or braising beef, and the covered 8-quart stockpot for big batches of pasta, chili, and hearty soups. Cleanup is easy, just a quick wash by hand takes care of any food residue. Hard-anodized cookware is best kept out of the dishwasher. Cuisinart covers the cookware set with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects. --Ann Bieri
What's in the Box
12-piece cookware set. The set consists of: 1-1/2-quart covered saucepan; 2-quart covered saucepan; 3-quart covered saucepan; 8-quart covered stockpot; 8-inch skillet; 10-inch skillet; 3-1/2-quart covered sauté pan. 12 pieces total.
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