Cuisinart GreenGourmet Eco-Friendly 12-Inch Skillet with Helper Handle
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Model: GG22-30H
Color: Hard Anodized
Product features:
- 12-inch hard-anodized aluminum skillet with scratch-resistant nonstick ceramic-based surface
- Water-based Ceramica nonstick surface won't peel off, free of PTFE and PFOA
- Superior heat conductivity resulting in less energy use; oven- and broiler-safe
- 70 percent recycled, riveted, stay-cool stainless-steel handle
- Limited lifetime warranty; hand wash only; oven safe up to 500 degrees F
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart GreenGourmet Eco-Friendly 12-Inch Skillet with Helper Handle
Customer Review: Worked Great For Close to a Year Before Sticking Badly
Summary: 2 Stars
Updated 4/5/10
My original unedited Review follows this update. I was very happy with these pans for close to a year. Then, things started going down hill quickly. I was surprised because I thought that I was taking very good care of them (see below). Within several uses one went from not sticking at all, to sticking some, to now, worse than a conventional skillet. My 12 inch skillet is now completely useless. The 8 inch pan is still good but that doesn't get as much use, so now I am waiting for that one to go as well.
Re-seasoning the pan per Cuisinart's instructions failed to restore the pan's non-stick properties. What really bothered me though, was that I made 3 attempts to get a response from Cusinart's customer support without so much as receiving the courtesy of a single reply. I sent them e-mails separated by two weeks, each. Each time I received an automated response indicating that they had received my request, but no response ever came back from Cuisinart.
Now I believe all of the negative reviews posted here at Amazon. The pan's non-stick coating is simply not durable, and Cuisinart must be aware of that because they don't even bother responding to customer's requests for help anymore. I am really disappointed with Cuisinart and will never purchase a product from them again.
Original Review:
I waited until I had about a year's worth of use on these pans before deciding to review them. I have both the 12in skillet and the 8in skillet, and they are both favorites in my kitchen. I also have a lot of All-Clad, old-school Calphalon, and cast iron. I am not sure why this pan has been getting so many negative reviews, but I'd guess that the cooks are just not using them properly. Non-stick pans are not made for searing or other high temperature tasks. They are for delicate items like eggs and fish filets. I have tried cooking things like burgers on these skillets and frankly, they don't perform all that well for that. You will be disappointed if you think this will pass as your only skillet. The general rule is cast iron for really high temperatures, steel or aluminum for low to medium high temperatures, and non stick should be used for low temperature only. At least that is the rule that works well for me.
I have the anodized aluminum versions of these pans. They seem very solidly constructed, as well constructed as All-Clad IMHO. The stainless steel handles are comfortable and stay cool during cooking. Heat distribution is very good.
I always allow the pans to pre-heat for 5 or 10 minutes prior to adding food. When cooking, I use only silicone or wooden utensils, never metallic. After every use I allow the skillets to cool to room temperature before washing. Then I wash with soap and water whether it seems they need it or not. After a year they are both as non-stick as when they were new. Omelets, scrambled eggs, pan cakes, fish, all slide right off of the pans. Well, they need some coaxing with a spatula, but I would not say that they stick.
I always use butter with eggs by the way. Butter is not there only to prevent sticking, it also adds flavor and prevents the eggs from turning rubbery. So how these would do without butter, I can't say.
After a year, the pans show absolutely no sign of wear and I am still very happy.
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Description of Cuisinart GreenGourmet Eco-Friendly 12-Inch Skillet with Helper Handle
Cuisinart GreenGourmet cookware is good for the environment because is uses manufacturing techniques that reduce harmful carbon emissions by consuming less energy. Featuring a ceramic-based nonstick coating made without the use of petroleum, exclusive Cuisinart Cermica cookware helps to conserve our natural resources and lets you cook with a good conscience. Rest assured that Cuisinart uses only packaging that is made for 100% recycled materials and is printed with soy ink. Beautiful stainless steel handles stay cool on the stovetop and are constructed of 70% recycled stainless steel-great protection for you and the environment! It can go directly into the oven and be used for top-browning and broiling foods unlike traditional nonstick surfaces. Energy-efficient with the same high standard of quality you expect from Cuisinart, this collection proves it's easy being green.All Pans
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