Cuisinart 66-17 Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 17-Piece Cookware Set

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Product Description

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Bringing the Good Life Home
Inspired by the great French kitchens, Cuisinart began making professional cookware over 30 years ago. Constructed of the finest materials available, to perfectly perform all of the classic cooking techniques. Designed to last a lifetime, Cuisinart cookware makes family meals memorable and entertaining a pleasure. Savor the Good Life right at home, with family and friends. Cuisinart makes it absolutely delicious.
Designed from the inside out for today's lifestyles, our Non-Stick Hard Anodized Cookware combines uncompromising superior cooking performance with a professional look. Cuisinart Non-Stick Hard Anodized Cookware exterior is harder than stainless steel for durability and professional performance. We guarantee a lifetime of healthy cooking with Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Non-Stick Hard Anodized Cookware.
Whether you’re a serious gourmet, a regular entertainer, or cooking for the family, this deluxe cookware set has versatile pieces for infinite menu options and great results!
What's in the Box
1.5 Quart Saucepan w/ Cover, 2 Quart Saucepan w/ Cover, 3 Quart Saucepan w/ Cover, 4 Quart Sauté Pan W/ Helper ; Cover, 9 Quart Stockpot w/ Cover, 8” Open Skillet, 10” Open Skillet, 12” Skillet w/ Cover, 20cm Multi-Steamer Insert w/ Cover, and 24cm Pasta Insert.
Product Features
Hard Anodized ExteriorHarder than stainless steel. Dense, nonporous, and highly wear-resistant for extra durability and professional performance.

Highest Quality Quantanium Non-Stick InteriorTitanium reinforced nonstick cooking surface for healthier cooking, lasting food release and easy cleaning. Metal utensil safe.
The Coolest Touch in Home CookingCast stainless steel Cool Grip™ stick handles are contoured for a secure grip and designed to stay cool on the stovetop.
Perfect BalanceRiveted stainless steel handles, including side grips and helper handles, are professionally riveted to ensure a lifetime of perfect balance.
Flavor Lock LidTightfitting stainless steel lids fit tight to lock in flavor, texture and nutrients. Wide, easy grip handles.
Drip-Free PouringRims of cookware are tapered to make pouring clean and easy.
Versatile PerformanceOven safe to 500°F. Cook on stovetop, in oven, or under broiler. Freezer safe for easy food storage.
Dishwasher SafeBrilliant stainless steel comes out of the dishwasher looking like new.
Lifetime Warranty
About the Pieces
8, 10, and 12 inch Skillets: Nonstick skillets provide healthier, fat-free browning and frying options. 12 inch skillet includes cover.
2 and 3 Qt. Saucepans w/ Covers: No other piece of cookware performs with the versatility of a saucepan. A kitchen essential with a Quantanium nonstick cooking surface that requires no butter or oil.
4 Qt. Saute Pan w/ Helper Handle ; Cover: The high, straight sides and the flat cooking surface of the saute maximize capacity. Sear meats, poultry, and more; cover to simmer for a perfect finish.
9 Qt. Stockpot w. Cover: Designed for slow cooking and maximum reduction of liquids. Produces more concentrated and flavorful results.
20cm Multi-Steamer Insert w/ Cover: Turns a regular saucepan into a steamer!
24cm Pasta Insert: Making pasta is easy with this nonstick pasta insert.
17 -Piece Chef's Classic Non-Stick Hard Anodized Set includes: 1-1/2, 2- and 3- saucepans with covers, 8-inch, 10-inchand 12-inch covered skillet with helper, 4- quart saute with helper and cover, 9- quart stockpot with cover, 7-3/4-inch steamer insert with cover, 9-1/2-inch pasta insert

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 26 x 13.8 x 14 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 37 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000C239I6
• Item model number: 66-17
  

Product Features

• 1-1/2-, 2-, 3-quart lidded saucepans; 8-, 10-inch skillet; 12-inch lidded skillet; 4-quart lidded saute; 9-quart lidded stockpot
• 7-3/4-inch lidded steamer insert; 9-1/2-inch pasta insert
• Hard-anodized aluminum construction with an aluminum core; quantanium nonstick finish internally reinforced with titanium
• Riveted stainless-steel handles; break-resistant glass lids
• Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; wash by hand; limited lifetime warranty

 

Cuisinart 66-17 Chef's Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 17-Piece Cookware Set

 

Customer Reviews

This is a beautiful set of cookware and, I think, a great value...I paid $189.99 for 17 pieces, 15 of which are pots, pans ; lids and 2 inserts..for pasta and for steaming. I like that there are 2 of the same size lid. You always get 1 lid that fits 2 items in the set and I would always use them at the same time and only be able to cover 1. No worries with this set--there is 1 lid for each. Also, I did a lot of price shopping before I picked this one and it's the only brand that calls it 17-piece and gives you all cookware. Every other set I saw that was over, say, 10 pieces-- the extra was knives or plastic utensils vs pots and pans. If it was 17 pieces, 7 to 9 of them were bowls, utensils, knives, etc. Rip offs for the prices they charged. And finally..the outside is nice and smooth, not ringed or otherwise textured...makes for nice cleanup and hopefully they'll stay nice looking longer than their predecessors. The ONLY thing I'm not thrilled with is that the lid handles do get warm...even hot. The pot and pan handles don't, but the lids definitely do. But for the price and quality? I have potholders.... Otherwise I would give it 5 stars. What the heck..5 it is!

I did a lot of research before buying a new set of cookware. I read tons of reviews and this one seemed to be the best. Not only were there good reviews but there seemed to be great features and shapes/sizes of pots ; pans too. I even bought some additional separate pieces at a much higher price. Too bad for me.
My biggest issue is that the handles are very hard to hold. They are too slender and have a concave shape so that one cannot grip them easily and comfortably. This is especially problematic with the skillets or larger saucepans (bought separately). Secondly, they get VERY hot, very fast and things burn in seconds. They seem rather lightweight. I would prefer a heavier bottom. I think this add to the heating/burning issue. They seems to scratch easily even though I have been very careful with them. The non-stick feature is good and they are easy to clean. Lastly, the covered Saute Pan is too small. For me it is a waste. The saucepans are very shallow to the point of being almost unuseable for me.
Think twice before buying this cookware.