KitchenAid Reserved 12-Piece Nonstick Hard Base Cookware Set, Red
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: KitchenAidBrand: KitchenAid
Release Date: 2007-08-11
Model: 14198
Product features:
- Set includes 1.5 Quart covered saucepan, 3 Quart covered saucepan, 8 Quart covered stockpot, 10-Inch 3-Quart Covered sauté with helper handler, 8-inch skillet, 10-inch skillet, 2 Quart Straining saucepan with spouts
- Heavy-gauge aluminum with nonstick interior and porcelain enamel exterior
- Patented hard-base ceramic nonstick system for outstanding food release, durability, and scratch resistance
- Domed glass lids for see-through convenience; cast stainless-steel handles
- Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; hand wash only; limited lifetime warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of KitchenAid Reserved 12-Piece Nonstick Hard Base Cookware Set, Red
Customer Review: KitchenAid Reserved 12-Piece Hard Base Cookware Set
Summary: 4 Stars
The KitchenAid Reserved 12-Piece Hard Base Cookware Set is of great benefit to anyone who needs a good, relatively inexpensive set of cookware. The set has a large high-walled saute pan with glass cover, a large slant-walled fry pan, a smaller slant-walled fry pan, a medium-sized cookpot with flared edges and perforated glass cover, a smaller cookpot with glass cover, and a large 8 qt. stockpot with glass cover.
I find that the primary advantage of the cookware is the non-stick inner surface, which allows for easier clean-ups. One should use wooden or plastic utensils to cook with, never metal, as this will scratch and cause early wear on the non-stick surface. The cool-touch handle makes it easier to use, but a oven mitt or dishtowel might be required for cooking that involves longer cooking times.
The disadvantages include that the hard base enamel outer surface cannot be used on high heat on glass cooktop surfaces because of the potential for the enamel melting and fusing to a glasstop surface. There is a disclaimer in the owner's manual, but it is poorly worded. I contacted KitchenAid customer's service to be sure that this was the case. At this writing, their FAQ section of their website was difficult to navigate. The enamel set can be used on electric coiled surfaces and gas ranges without a problem. It is only with glasstop surfaces that one should be cautious. Be sure to read the owner's manual for further disclaimers for use of your product, such as using in the oven, cooling on glass or wooden surfaces, and care.
With this set of cookware, the large stockpot should have an insert or colander for steaming or straining, but it does not.
On the other hand, the high-walled saute pan with cover is a joy to use for pasta sauces or large vegetable entrees. The large slant-walled fry pan and smaller slant-walled fry pan are useful for stir-fry and omelets, respectively. The glass covers for the saute pan and medium-sized strainer pot rest safely on the top of the large and small fry pans if one needs to steam or cook with covers.
Also included in this set are one medium-sized and one smaller pot. The medium-sized pot has two flared edges that allow for straining of water from the pot while still covered. The pot lid has perforated holes in it that allows one to cook food and/or allow steam to escape while cooking. Straining water from vegetables can be accomplished by tipping the pot to one side with the lid on, and through the perforations. The smaller pot is useful for cooking smaller vegetable servings or sauces.
All-in-all, I gave this set of cookware a rating of 4 stars for the fact of its usefulness and comparatively low cost. The detracting factors were the inability to cook at high heat on glasstop surfaces (which I have), and the lack of a strainer insert for the large stockpot.
The teflon non-stick surfaces in all pots and pans are very useful for clean-up. One should use a soft, non-abrasive sponge or dishrag with dishsoap. Never use a scouring pad or abrasive cleaners. I clean my KitchenAid in the sink, but I am not sure that these are dishwasher safe. Refer to Amazon.com or the KitchenAid website to determine if these can be cleaned in a dishwasher.
KitchenAid products are exceptionally well-constructed and should last many years if correctly taken care of. I would suggest this set over less expensive higher priced anodized sets as they are usually not non-stick, and cheaper sets that are not non-stick as well. The value of this set is what makes the Kitchen-Aid stand on it's own.
Description of KitchenAid Reserved 12-Piece Nonstick Hard Base Cookware Set, Red
This cookware set is an exceptional value! Made of heavy gauge aluminum, it has excellent heat conductivity for fast and even heat distribution. The Hard-Base Ceramic nonstick is extremely durable and makes cleaning a breeze. The nonstick surface allows less fat and oil to be used for healthier cooking and a tough porcelain enamel exterior protects the exterior from stains. The set includes all of the pans needed to equip your kitchen with the most used cooking pieces. As the set contains only basic pieces, you'll really use each and every pan. It includes saucepans for whisking a homemade sauce or cooking your morning oatmeal, a big stockpot for soups, stews or boiling pasta, and skillets (probably the most used pan in any kitchen) that will help you turn out perfect omelets or a simple grilled cheese sandwich. The set also includes a covered sauté pan, a wide, straight-sided pan that can perform many of the functions of a skillet but features deep sides for extra capacity, perfect for one dish meals. Start your dish in this pan by sautéing onions and browning meat, and then add your liquid and other ingredients into the same pan to finish on the stovetop or in the oven. The 2-quart straining saucepan allows you to pour liquids off your food by aligning the holes with the pan's pouring spout. Turn the lid again, and the holes are covered locking steam in the pan for moist cooking. It includes 1.5 Quart covered saucepan, 3 Quart covered saucepan, 8 Quart covered stockpot, 10-Inch 3-Quart Covered sauté with helper handler, 8-inch skillet, 10-inch skillet, 2 Quart Straining saucepan with spoutsCookware Sets
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