Cuisinart 744-24 Chef's Classic Stainless 6-Quart Sauce Pot with Lid
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Release Date: 2003-03-01
Model: 744-24
Product features:
- Six-quart sauce pot constructed of mirror-polished 18/10 stainless-steel exterior
- Aluminum inner core for fast, even heating
- Stainless-steel handles that remain cool on the stovetop
- Mirror-polished 18/10 stainless-steel lids with dripless rims
- Oven-safe to 550 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart 744-24 Chef's Classic Stainless 6-Quart Sauce Pot with Lid
Customer Review: Love these pans, but this one hasn't aged well
Summary: 3 Stars
I have more and more pans in this line. I actually LIKE that they're lighter weight than many pans; it makes it much easier for me to hold the pan with one hand while pouring or scraping the last bits of whatever out of it.
The main review I wrote for the line of cookware is here:
[...]
This and the everyday pan are the two that get the most use in this household.
Two of the pans I've bought in this line went back immediately, due to irregularities on the bottom, so I advise you to check what you receive. This one was fine when I got it, it just hasn't aged well.. there are dark spots on the inside that seem to be impurities in the stainless steel. None of my other dozen or so Chef's Classic pans have done this, so I suspect this was a flaw as well and for the price, I might just buy another one. It might also be because we cook a lot of pasta in this house and because I'm not a fastidious housekeeper and because this particular pan is more likely to be left sitting around with water in it. (This pan never really gets put away... it's either in the sink or the dishwasher or the stovetop.)
And just in case you're wondering: Barkeeper's Friend is great for cleaning these pans, but doesn't do anything about the spots I've got. That's why I think they're impurities.
But, see, I am really very pleased with these pans, so despite the glitch in this one, I'm likely to just replace it. I think they're great pans for the Amazon price. (Well, okay, that varies a bit... when the price gets low, for sure.)
Make sure you know they can go in the oven, too... I've found that very helpful.
Update, 20 months after purchase: The pan suddenly developed a crack on the rim; I can't imagine anything I did that would have caused this. I called Cuisinart, and this is covered under warranty, which I think is good, although I have to pay for the shipping both ways.
I know that for many people, this would be the dealbreaker for these pans, but I still totally love them. I think they are a great value for the money, and I like that they're not terribly heavy and easier to lift when full than many pans. And now I'm pleased to know that Cuisinart is going to stand behind the product.
I'm going to try out the process of making a claim on the warranty. But the truth is that at Amazon's price (I paid 44% of list), I would have just bought a new one and still been happy overall with the set. I haven't had any problems like this with the other pans in the line (I own at least 10 others), so I'm still seeing this as a fluke.
Description of Cuisinart 744-24 Chef's Classic Stainless 6-Quart Sauce Pot with Lid
The kitchens of France were the inspiration behind the elegant Cuisinart Chefs Classic Stainless Cookware Collection. Chefs Classic features 18/10 stainless steel and pure aluminum encapsulated in the base for fast and even heating. We guarantee it with a limited lifetime warranty.18-10 mirror finish. Classic looks, professional performance.Aluminum encapsulated base heats quickly and spreads heat evenly. Eliminates hot spots.Solid stainless steel riveted handle stays cool on the stovetop. A helper handle provides extra support and balance when lifting and pouring.Rim is tapered for drip-free pouring.Tightfitting cover seals in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results, every time you cook.Cooks shopping for a midweight stainless-steel sauce pot at a mid-range price may well have found their match with this multi-functional pot from Cuisinart. The gleaming 6-quart pot is equipped to handle the most frequent cooking tasks such as simmering soups and boiling pasta. Like all of Cuisinart's Chef's Classic cookware, this pot is made of 18/10 stainless steel that has been polished to a brilliant mirror finish and that won't react to acidic foods. An inner core of aluminum ensures that foods heat quickly and evenly. The stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop and the matching 18/10 mirror-polished stainless-steel lid has a dripless rim for easy pouring. All cookware in Cuisinart's Chef's Classic line is oven-safe up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit and is covered by a limited lifetime warranty.
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