Circulon 2 10-Piece Cookware Set

Product Description

Equip your kitchen with this well-rounded 10-piece cookware set. Features the exclusive TOTAL hard-anodized Hi-Low food release system. With a nonstick exterior for easy cleaning; riveted heat-resistant handles that are oven safe to 350 degrees and stainless steel lids to lock in flavor. Lifetime customer satisfaction guarantee.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #3235 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: Circulon
* Model: 80087
* Released on: 2002-09-22
* Dimensions: 15.80" h x 19.80" w x 24.90" l, 32.00 pounds

Features

* Set includes 1- and 2-quart saucepans (each with lids); 3-quart saute pan with lid; 8-quart stockpot with lid; 8- and 10-inch skillets
* Hard-anodized aluminum coated inside and out with rugged nonstick
* Hi-Low concentric grooves permit thorough scraping without damaging the nonstick coating
* Stay-cool handles; polished stainless-steel lids
* Oven-safe to 350 degrees F; hand wash; limited lifetime warranty

Amazon.com Review
Coated inside and out with rugged nonstick, Circulon 2 cookware eliminates the chore of scrubbing pots and pans. Inside their bottoms, Circulon's patented Hi-Low system of concentric grooves creates narrow ridges to take utensil abuse, leaving low, wide grooves unscathed to readily release food and ensuring long life for the nonstick coating. Beneath the nonstick is harder-than-steel anodized aluminum. Pot and pan bottoms are left uncoated to conduct heat quickly and prevent hot spots. Slip-resistant synthetic grips on riveted, polished, stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop and go safely in an oven up to 350 degrees F. Heavyweight, 18/10 stainless-steel lids polished to a mirror finish present a gleaming contrast to the attractive, charcoal gray, enamel-like appearance of Circulon 2's nonstick exterior.

Customer Reviews

Works Great and YES, I Put Them In the Dishwasher5
Original review submitted March 2004:
My husband and I bought this pan set about 6 months ago. I realize they are not suppose to be put into the dishwasher because they are hard anodized aluminum and the manufacturer recommends that we hand wash them; However, I don't live in the 1800s and don't have the time, nor the desire to scrub pots and pans! I have been putting them in the dishwasher under the normal wash cycle about 4-5 times a week. It doesn't appear that the dishwashing has harmed them, in any event, I figure I'll take my chances. In terms of cooking with them, they work absolutely great and I definitely recommmend this set. The only thing that bothers me about this product line is that the 10 pc set does not include a 1 1/2 qt covered saucepan, only the 12 pc set does. I can't even buy it separately either. Other then that, I have no complaints.

Update: June 2005 As I said in my original review submission, my husband and I have been putting them in the dishwasher to clean because we're lazy and willing to take risks. Now, over 1 1/2 years later from the time of purchase, they still "look" brand new but in terms of "use" they are beginning to stick a LITTLE. For example, when I now use a pan to make scrambled eggs in them the first set of eggs that I cook do not stick and turn out good, but the second set of eggs and any thereafter will need extra oil/butter in the pan to prevent them from sticking. So the dishwashing probably has effected the non stick coating on the pans, but barely. Aside from this issue, they still work GREAT! We still put them in the dishwasher to clean, and don't regret it one bit!

Fantastic Value5
After long research and many visits to different stores, I found the Circulon 2 10 piece set. This set offers everything I was looking for. It has the durability of being hard-adonized with a nicer look than some of the more expensive brands. Probably the best feature of this cookware set is the new non-stick that it has. Not only does food not stick to the pan when cooking but clean-up was an absolute breeze ( hand washed ). I highly reccomend this set, wether you are a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned home chef. You will find this great cookware.

A Batchelor5
I have had the ten inch skillet for about six months and it is by far the best I have had in my thirty-five years of cooking. I overheat it. I catch it on fire. It looks like new. Non stick is fine. A teaspoon of oil and nothing (I mean nothing) will stick. Circulon 2 is great stuff, period. I was so impressed, I wrote this.

Circulon Total 10-Piece Nonstick Hard-Anodized Cookware Set

Product Description

This cookware set is an exceptional value, including 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 crepes or a simple grilled cheese sandwich. The set also includes a saute 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 sauteing onions and browning meat, then add your liquid and other ingredients into the same pan to finish on the stovetop or in the oven.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #70224 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: Circulon
* Model: 80344
* Dimensions: 21.95 pounds

Features

* Set includes 1- and 2-quart saucepans (each with lids); 4-quart saute pan with lid; 8-quart stockpot with lid; 8- and 10-inch skillets
* Heavy gauge hard-anodized for outstanding durability and even heating
* Hi-Low concentric grooves permit thorough scraping without damaging the nonstick coating
* Slip-free, ergonomically designed phenolic handles; 18/10 stainless steel lids
* Oven-safe to 350 degrees F; hand wash; limited lifetime warranty

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
Circulon was an early innovator in the production of hard-anodized, nonstick aluminum cookware. This 10-piece set of Circulon Total brings great value, looks, and cooking to your kitchen. Each piece is constructed of hard-anodized aluminum, a non-reactive material stronger than stainless steel that cooks without hotspots, and which is finished inside and out with a nonstick finish. This provides not only quick release of foods but easy cleanup. Look for the raised concentric circles inside a Circulon pan: this is its famous Hi-Low technology. The raised circles take the abuse of utensils, leaving the low areas untouched. Thus, the nonstick finish lasts much longer than that on many other brands.

In this set you'll find the ever-handy 1- and 2-quart covered saucepans; an 8-quart covered stockpot for stews, pasta, and corn-on-the-cob; 8- and 10-inch open French skillets for just about any frying need; and a 4-quart covered sauté pan with deep, straight sides that can handle stir-fries, simmering meat dishes, and plenty more. A helper handle assists in lifting. Each piece features a phenolic handle that is oven-safe to 350 degrees F. Also oven-safe, the 18/10 stainless-steel lids are significantly domed for sending moisture back into the pan. For best care of this inclusive set, wash the pieces by hand. Circulon guarantees you'll be satisfied for life. --Ann Bieri

What's in the Box
10-piece cookware set. The set consists of: 1- and 2-quart covered saucepans; 8-quart covered stockpot; 8- and 10-inch open French skillets; 4-quart covered sauté with helper handle. 10 pieces total.

ustomer Reviews

Circulon "Total" Cookware5
Nice heavy, well made set with stainless steel lids that I was looking for. If you like non-stick cookware, you should be pleased. The handles are also oven safe up to 350F.

Circulon 10 piece Cookware Set5
Absolutely unbelievable! Nothing sticks to it and so easy to clean up. Love it-

Circulon Total Cookware4
I purchased this set from Amazon at an incredible price. The set contains all the basic pieces for the home kitchen. I have found the pots and pans to be well made as well as easy to clean. The only reason I gave it only four stars was due to the fact that it has stainless steel lids and not glass. I really wanted glass lids but I couldn't find a similar set in the same price range as the Circulon. I am very satisfied with my new cookware.

Circulon Infinite Circulon 10-Piece Cookware Set

Product Description

Our 10 piece set is the best way to invest in pans. This set is made for cooks who appreciate beauty and performance. With big pans like an 8 quart stockpot you'll be ready to entertain.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #929 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: Circulon
* Model: 80580
* Released on: 2007-01-15
* Dimensions: 13.50" h x 14.50" w x 23.00" l, 23.10 pounds

Features

* 1-1/2- and 2-quart covered saucepans, 8-quart covered stockpot, 3-quart covered sauté pan, and 8- and 10-inch open skillets
* Crafted from hard-anodized aluminum; stainless-steel bases with encapsulated aluminum cores; nonstick exteriors and abrasion-reducing ring design
* Cast stainless-steel riveted handles stay comfortably cool on the stovetop
* Heavy-gauge stainless-steel lids
* Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 500 degrees F; suitable for all stove types; limited lifetime warranty


Customer Reviews

Hooray! Quality Cookware that is Dishwasher Safe!5
I absolutely love Circulon "Infinite" cookware! It does everything that's promised, and goes into the dishwasher too! Believe me; this can be a very important feature if quick and easy cleanup is important you. Yet, that is not my only reason for giving this product a five star rating. I've owned many brands of cookware over the years, and for one reason or another, they have fallen short of my expectations. Yes, even my Calphalon cookware can't hold a candle to Circulon "Infinite." For instance, I've had a couple Calphalon frying pans for more than a year now. I tend not to use them because their non-stick properties are lacking--so much so that making eggs "over-easy" is almost impossible. I've tried several different things to correct this problem, but no matter what I've tried, food continues stick, which not only makes cooking more difficult, but it makes cleanup more difficult as well. Another problem that I have is that the bottoms of my Calphalon pans have a slight curve to them; as a result they don't sit firmly on my burners. On the other hand, however, each of my "Infinite" cookware pieces have a flat bottom, which allows them to sit firmly on my burners, and I never have a problem with food sticking to them.

Nice to put in the dishwasher if you can lift it there4
Previous experience with Circulon II was very good. So, Circulon that could be put in the dishwasher was really desirable. However, they are really heavy and the handles get hot.

As good as the tech edge allows5
Infinite Circulon 10-Piece SetThe set is useable on our induction type cooktop, and also goes right in into the dishwasher, which was not allowed with previous non-stick pots/pans. And it cooks fine, too.

Circulon Elite 10-Piece Nonstick Hard-Anodized Cookware Set

Product Description

This cookware set is an exceptional value, including 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 crepes or a simple grilled cheese sandwich. The set also includes a 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, then add your liquid and other ingredients into the same pan to finish on the stovetop or in the oven.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #55638 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: Circulon
* Model: 80288
* Dimensions: 23.95 pounds

Features

* Set includes 1- and 2-quart saucepans, 8-quart stockpot, 8- and 10-inch skillets, and 10-1/3-quart saute
* Professional heavy-gauge hard-anodized aluminum construction distributes heat quickly and evenly
* Riveted 18/10 stainless-steel handles with silicone Comfort Grip inserts provide easy, slip-free grasp
* See-through tempered glass lids with stainless-steel rims allow for watching foods cook
* Oven safe to 400 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; nonstick interiors and exteriors clean up easily


Customer Reviews

Great cookware5
I recently bought a ceramic cooktop stove and none of my pans would work well because of the grooves in the bottom. These pans are PERFECT for anyone who has a ceramic/glass cooktop. The bottoms are flat, they cook evenly and cleanup...no matter how greasy/messy...is a breeze!

Great cookware5
Great cookware set. Nice upgrade for our kitchen after a recent remodel. Wifey likes it fine, says it takes less oil to fry with. Nice heavy cookware with sturdy riveted handles. Clear tops with deep recesses means no condensation drips on stove or hands...no ouchies from hot water. Set was fairly complete, we did add an additional size pot, and three additional skillets. There are a lot of cookware components that will accomodate this set.

Great Cookware5
This is a great set- the handles are comfortable and stay cool, and the skillets and pans heat evenly and quickly. The bottoms are perfect for smooth top ranges and the glass lids have been very nice.

Circulon Classic 14-Piece Cookware Set

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8620 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Circulon
• Model: 80015
• Dimensions: 14.90" h x 16.20" w x 24.00" l,

Features

• 2-, 3-, 4-quart covered saucepans; 8-, 10-inch skillets; 5-1/2-, 8-quart covered stockpots; 5-quart saute
• Hard-anodized exteriors with aluminum core for optimum heat distribution
• Interiors have three coats of Dupont nonstick, Hi-Low grooves for superior food release
• Stay-cool safety-grip handles; 18/10 stainless steel lids
• Oven-safe to 350 degrees F; lifetime limited warranty

Amazon.com Review
This functional 14-piece set offers a complete array of cookware for the kitchen at a reasonable price. The set includes three covered saucepans in 2-, 3-, and 4-quart sizes; 5-1/2- and 8-quart covered stockpots; 8- and 10-inch shallow French skillets; and a 12-inch, 5-quart covered sauté pan. The exteriors of the pans in this set are durable hard-anodized aluminum while a hard-anodized aluminum core distributes heat evenly through the pans without hot spots. Three coats of DuPont nonstick coating line the pan’s interiors. Circulon’s patented Hi-Low grooves protect the nonstick coating from wear by exposing only a small portion of the nonstick surface to cooking. The result is longer lasting performance and easy cleaning. The 18/10 stainless steel lids are slightly domed to capture moisture when steaming or braising foods. Handles are made of stay-cool heat-resistant plastic and are oven-safe to 350 degrees F. This cookware is covered by a lifetime limited warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

Customer Reviews

Mediocre performance

Hello,
I am a busy professional, one of the reasons I did not cook at home earlier was the time it took to wash the pots and pans. And apart from that, I needed the superlative non-stick ability to prevent the food from sticking to the bottom and burning. This circulon satisifes both criteria upto a certain degree. The food doesnt stick - but there is a residue left on the pan, and after repeated use you will notice a thin film of blackish mass sticking to the pan surface, which is impossible to remove because of the grooves. And you cant use a scrubber - just a light sponge for cleaning, for fear of ruining the non-stick.

But my biggest gripe is the lower surface of the pan, food does stick to it and then it burns and the pan looks terribly terribly ugly.

Regarding the non-stick durability : I had a pasta cooking and draining pan from circulon (similar in make to this 14 piece cookware set), and that one's non-stick lasted me about a year before becoming useless. I have been using this 14 piece cookware set for the last 5 months, the non-stick works fine till now.

I purchased this 14 piece cookware set from Amazon for about $125. I use some pots and pans from this set everyday, but there are some which never see any use.

Thats because, this set is a weird assortment of sizes. The chef's pan and the large sauce pan are great. I wish there was a larger frying pan though, and I have never even taken out the smaller sauce pans or the little frying pan.

But bottomline is, it is better to buy this set rather than buy individual pieces (which turns out to be more expensive) or buying a no-nonstick cookware set. I used one of those stainless steel ones without non-stick, man, everything sticks to the bottom. You will need to constantly stir the food while cooking in one of those, and cleaning is a huge hassle.

My recommendation : if you have the money, go for a better technology based non-stick. I think they have some of those at Amazon too. But if you are looking for something to last you only for a couple of years, then go for this. Its not good, but its not too bad either.

Update: After about a year of use, the frying pan which saw the most use, has absolutely no non-stick capabilities. The chef pan has a concave bending towards the center, the central area has lost the non stick ability. The rest didnt see any significant usage, so writing about them is pointless.

Anyway, just like the pasta cooking pot of similar make from Circulon, exactly after a year of use, the pans have lost their non-stick ability and to top it, look horrible. The rear end looks black, since no amount of scrubbing can get that soot blackened mess off of it.

Dont buy it.

Kaushik.