This is the highest quality Steam Control Surgical Stainless Steel "Waterless" Cookware Set. Each piece is constructed of extra heavy surgical stainless steel and guaranteed to last a lifetime. Valves can screw on and off for easy cleaning.
Technical Details
2010-07-16
By Vicki Bentley (Virginia)
I fell in "want" with the nifty "waterless" cookware at the state fair, and drooled for years at the demos, but just couldn't justify the $2000-$3000 price tag. I knew I really wanted stainless steel pans, something heavy-duty, and that waterless cooking would be a plus. After LOTS of research, and many e-mails and calls to various manufacturers, distributors, etc. I decided to try this set - I couldn't even find a decent set of regular stainless cookware for this price, much less waterless. Worst case scenario would be that I would have a decent heavy set of stainless steel pots and the waterless part might be a bust.But it wasn't. Right off the bat, I was amazed at how colorful and flavorful my vegetables were, in less time and very little water (waterless cooking should actually be called less-water cooking in most cases). The carrots were awesome! I can cook meats and vegetables in the same pot, sort of in layers, in less time than conventional cooking - the steam control valve provides a sort of low-pressure pressure-cooker effect, cooking the foods in less or no liquid in less time. Meats sear to the bottom, then release as they cook, in no liquid - and clean up is easy. Even foods that seem to be "stuck," like the little browned parts of fried potatoes, soak off in minutes and clean easily. Anything that doesn't remove completely in water comes off readily with a Brillo-type pad (hooray for stainless steel!).Something else I appreciated was that the sizes were ALL good sizes for our growing/larger family of ten. So many sets include little pans as standard, then charge a fortune for add-ons like 3-qt saucepans, etc. This set gave me four saucepans, a pretty big frying pan (just under 12 inch), plus the biggest Dutch oven I'd ever seen, at over 7 quarts! And the smallest saucepan is almost 2 quarts, so it's actually useful. The egg poaching insert with easy-clean cups is a bonus; great for quick breakfasts!I have had my pots and pans for over ten years and they get HEAVY use. They still look great and work wonderfully. These are the pots and pans my daughters want for their kitchens. We like d the set so well that we wanted to make this cookware available to our friends for their kitchens.Combine this heavy duty stainless steel set with a few Kuhn Rikon pressure cookers for a well-outfitted kitchen! By the way, this same manufacturer has another line besides Steam Control, but the distributors I "interrogated" said the others aren't quite the top of the line that these are. These should be the last pots you'll ever need! To use the steam control valve, start cooking on medium to med-high heat (don't use high heat unless boiling something, like pasta water). Then when the valve begins to whistle (like a teakettle), close the valve and turn the heat down to low and finish cooking. The 9-element construction allows you to stack cook with this cookware (although I have not personally tried this): Begin cooking on individual burners and when the valve whistles you can invert the lids to stack the pans to finish cooking. The handles are resistant to heat, cold, and detergents.I've been amazed at how easy-release they are even though they aren't "non stick," and they clean up very easily. And if you think you can't cook eggs in SS, think again. I have photos of eggs cooked with a thin lecithin/oil film (like Pam) and I don't even have to touch the pan with a spatula to slide the eggs out. Just don't cook above medium heat.(The one thing you need to remember is that they arrive with a thin coat of factory oil over them, so you should wash them really well before first use or they could slightly discolor from cooking the oil all over the outside.)I also use my Kuhn Rikon pressure cookers DAILY, by the way. The KR cookers and my SS cookware are a great combination.
2010-07-07
By Goldie_Black
I researched extensively before I purchased this waterless stainless steel set. I friend had a set and recommended it. After I checked out her set, I ordered one for myself. I couldn't believe that I got such good quality from a set at a fraction of the price of other "brand name" sets. I have physically compared my set to the others that sell for $1,500 plus and they are virtually the same thing. I only paid $183 for my set. With shipping it was $203 and well worth it. I am satisfied with my purchase and encourage others not to waste their money on the other sets that are highly marketed and over priced.God Bless those who have common sense!
2010-04-01
By O. T. Lorenz (BANGOR, MICHIGAN, US)
Along with a new kitchen, we purchased new cookware...You must follow manufacturer instructions for cooking and wash cookware thoroughly before using...The product will cook as promised and is a different way of cooking. The vegetables and meats are healthier and better tasting. The flavors of the food come through. My mother inlaw, has had her set of "maxam" cookware since the early 1960's and is still using it! My brother has just purchased the 7-ply, and is loving it as well (he has tried many other types), and was the one who recommended it to us.
2010-03-24
By HVAC Installer
I think I am a waterless cookware convert. My mother has an older waterless set she bought from a door-to-door salesperson forever ago, so I thought this could be a quality set. Gotten some use out of the common pieces, and I've been happy with their performance. They heat evenly, even on crappy electric stoves, and they clean up really well. Probably not the set for the gourmet, but for an ex-line cook it's a practical set.
2010-03-11
By donna s. (Los Angeles, CA)
Just got this set of cookware today and i love it!!! The weight alone of each piece of pot tells that it's gonna last me a long time. I'm just a bit worried about what the other customers are saying about the valves that fall off. I hope it won't happen to me, coz i really love this set of cookware. I've always wanted to buy a set of Saladmaster, but right now, it's not the top priority on my budget and I'm glad I found Maxam cookware online. I have no regrets that I bought this set, even if the valves fall off someday. I think it could be fixed so I'll just worry about that later. It really is worth the money, for $187 plus free shipping, it's definitely a good deal!
Technical Details
- 5-PLY 304 Surgical Stainless Steel
- 9-Element encapsulated bases
- Waterless Steam Control Valves to save vitamins
2010-07-16
By Vicki Bentley (Virginia)
I fell in "want" with the nifty "waterless" cookware at the state fair, and drooled for years at the demos, but just couldn't justify the $2000-$3000 price tag. I knew I really wanted stainless steel pans, something heavy-duty, and that waterless cooking would be a plus. After LOTS of research, and many e-mails and calls to various manufacturers, distributors, etc. I decided to try this set - I couldn't even find a decent set of regular stainless cookware for this price, much less waterless. Worst case scenario would be that I would have a decent heavy set of stainless steel pots and the waterless part might be a bust.But it wasn't. Right off the bat, I was amazed at how colorful and flavorful my vegetables were, in less time and very little water (waterless cooking should actually be called less-water cooking in most cases). The carrots were awesome! I can cook meats and vegetables in the same pot, sort of in layers, in less time than conventional cooking - the steam control valve provides a sort of low-pressure pressure-cooker effect, cooking the foods in less or no liquid in less time. Meats sear to the bottom, then release as they cook, in no liquid - and clean up is easy. Even foods that seem to be "stuck," like the little browned parts of fried potatoes, soak off in minutes and clean easily. Anything that doesn't remove completely in water comes off readily with a Brillo-type pad (hooray for stainless steel!).Something else I appreciated was that the sizes were ALL good sizes for our growing/larger family of ten. So many sets include little pans as standard, then charge a fortune for add-ons like 3-qt saucepans, etc. This set gave me four saucepans, a pretty big frying pan (just under 12 inch), plus the biggest Dutch oven I'd ever seen, at over 7 quarts! And the smallest saucepan is almost 2 quarts, so it's actually useful. The egg poaching insert with easy-clean cups is a bonus; great for quick breakfasts!I have had my pots and pans for over ten years and they get HEAVY use. They still look great and work wonderfully. These are the pots and pans my daughters want for their kitchens. We like d the set so well that we wanted to make this cookware available to our friends for their kitchens.Combine this heavy duty stainless steel set with a few Kuhn Rikon pressure cookers for a well-outfitted kitchen! By the way, this same manufacturer has another line besides Steam Control, but the distributors I "interrogated" said the others aren't quite the top of the line that these are. These should be the last pots you'll ever need! To use the steam control valve, start cooking on medium to med-high heat (don't use high heat unless boiling something, like pasta water). Then when the valve begins to whistle (like a teakettle), close the valve and turn the heat down to low and finish cooking. The 9-element construction allows you to stack cook with this cookware (although I have not personally tried this): Begin cooking on individual burners and when the valve whistles you can invert the lids to stack the pans to finish cooking. The handles are resistant to heat, cold, and detergents.I've been amazed at how easy-release they are even though they aren't "non stick," and they clean up very easily. And if you think you can't cook eggs in SS, think again. I have photos of eggs cooked with a thin lecithin/oil film (like Pam) and I don't even have to touch the pan with a spatula to slide the eggs out. Just don't cook above medium heat.(The one thing you need to remember is that they arrive with a thin coat of factory oil over them, so you should wash them really well before first use or they could slightly discolor from cooking the oil all over the outside.)I also use my Kuhn Rikon pressure cookers DAILY, by the way. The KR cookers and my SS cookware are a great combination.
2010-07-07
By Goldie_Black
I researched extensively before I purchased this waterless stainless steel set. I friend had a set and recommended it. After I checked out her set, I ordered one for myself. I couldn't believe that I got such good quality from a set at a fraction of the price of other "brand name" sets. I have physically compared my set to the others that sell for $1,500 plus and they are virtually the same thing. I only paid $183 for my set. With shipping it was $203 and well worth it. I am satisfied with my purchase and encourage others not to waste their money on the other sets that are highly marketed and over priced.God Bless those who have common sense!
2010-04-01
By O. T. Lorenz (BANGOR, MICHIGAN, US)
Along with a new kitchen, we purchased new cookware...You must follow manufacturer instructions for cooking and wash cookware thoroughly before using...The product will cook as promised and is a different way of cooking. The vegetables and meats are healthier and better tasting. The flavors of the food come through. My mother inlaw, has had her set of "maxam" cookware since the early 1960's and is still using it! My brother has just purchased the 7-ply, and is loving it as well (he has tried many other types), and was the one who recommended it to us.
2010-03-24
By HVAC Installer
I think I am a waterless cookware convert. My mother has an older waterless set she bought from a door-to-door salesperson forever ago, so I thought this could be a quality set. Gotten some use out of the common pieces, and I've been happy with their performance. They heat evenly, even on crappy electric stoves, and they clean up really well. Probably not the set for the gourmet, but for an ex-line cook it's a practical set.
2010-03-11
By donna s. (Los Angeles, CA)
Just got this set of cookware today and i love it!!! The weight alone of each piece of pot tells that it's gonna last me a long time. I'm just a bit worried about what the other customers are saying about the valves that fall off. I hope it won't happen to me, coz i really love this set of cookware. I've always wanted to buy a set of Saladmaster, but right now, it's not the top priority on my budget and I'm glad I found Maxam cookware online. I have no regrets that I bought this set, even if the valves fall off someday. I think it could be fixed so I'll just worry about that later. It really is worth the money, for $187 plus free shipping, it's definitely a good deal!
