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Product By T-Fal(14 customers reviews)
Product Description
Elegance 10-Piece Cookware Set by T-Fal is crafted with 18/10 stainless steel with an encapsulated aluminum core that evenly distributes heat, eliminates hot spots and prevents warping. Equipped with interior measuring marks etched into the wall of the sa
Technical Details
2010-03-31
By Elizabeth
T-fal does not offer replacement lids for this cookware, which is an issue since glass lids are fairly easy to break. The pots have been fine.
2010-03-15
By Eric (Arkansas)
After reviewing the instructions for use and care, I found that using this cookware was very frustrating. Although this would be a great deal (10-piece set for under a hundred bucks), I found that after one use with medium heat as instructed both pans and one pot became a bit discolored and a good portion of the food would stick and was very difficult to clean. I tried again with even a lower heat only to find that I spent double the time to cook the food and again with much of the food stuck to the pan. I spent about 45 minutes of combined time cooking and cleaning the last time I used the 10.25" saute' pan. That was very frustrating and all will be packed and returned. The look and balance weight of each item is nice, but I feel that short cuts with alloy metals in manufacturing for a larger profit margin leaves the consumer with set of garbage.
2010-01-07
By C. A. Mcpherson (Bellbrook, Oh United States)
I hesitated before I purchased this set because some of the reviews were not favorable. Some of the reviews were a total 5, so I wondered how there could be such a huge gap between the purchaser's reviews. A little homework answered the question.This is a beautiful set, and if handled ACCORDING TO THE DIRECTIONS, should stay in beautiful shape. One of the reviewers stated that her cookware turned blue after being put into the dishwasher. The directions distinctly state that this is a normal condition for stainless steel and can be remedied by wiping lemon juice or vinegar over the pot/pan. It works; just as stated.Another reviewer stated that her pan warped. This happens when the heat is too high. Instructions fully state that one should not use this cookware on HIGH. It does not take much heat to allow the food to cook. There is an aluminum disk inserted in the bottom to conduct the heat. Aluminum DOES warp and melt under extremely high conditions.One reviewer stated that the steel could be bent with her fingers. Perhaps she had a defective piece, as there is NO WAY I could do such a thing. I hand quilt everyday and am a professional seamstress. I have a lot of strength in my fingers; but still, it is an impossibility to bend this steel. Granted, the cookware is not a professional HEAVY weight, but it is a cookware that is bit weighty, but easy to handle, and light enough to produce quick heat.Last night I fried salmon patties, and the pan cleaned up nicely. I used a little BonAmi, which is similar to Bartender's Secret, which is recommended by the manufacturer. I have cooked chili, boiled pasta, steamed veggies...all to success and my cookware looks new.Although I cook everyday, I did not want to continue with my non-stick cookware. I thought it would be a good idea to purchase a reasonably priced stainless set to get used to cooking with stainless; eventually moving up to a more pricey set if necessary. At this point, I do not think I will need to move up to a more pricey set, but will purchase additional pieces of the T-fal Elegance, including the chicken fryer and the 3 qt. pot/lid. I did already purchase the 12.5 saute pan and it is very useful.I love this set and think the price does not speak for it's excellence. It is a LOT of value for the money.
2009-12-31
By Marie Richards
Induction purrrrfect! I boiled some food in one, and instead of the food boiling over on to the stove, the bubbles came through the top holes in the cover. The liquid then stayed on the cover and did not run on to the stove.
2009-12-04
By N. Abu-Jaber
I've been using this set about 2 times a day for the past 3 years and I have had no issues with it at all,they clean up nicely with baking soda and they still look new.It's worth mentioning that this cookware pulls off very low temperature cooking with great ease and I've been very happy with the results.This may seem trivial but the metal utensils that come with this set are 1st grade and are very stiff,I put a lot of pressure on the metal spoon when frying rice and it handles all my force without flexing at all and I wish that my other metal utensils were as high quality as this.
Elegance 10-Piece Cookware Set by T-Fal is crafted with 18/10 stainless steel with an encapsulated aluminum core that evenly distributes heat, eliminates hot spots and prevents warping. Equipped with interior measuring marks etched into the wall of the sa
Technical Details
- 8-inch saute pan, 10-1/4-inch saute pan, 1-quart covered saucepan, 2-quart covered saucepan, 5-quart covered Dutch oven, spoon, and slotted turner
- 18/10 stainless-steel construction with encapsulated-aluminum bases for even heating
- Riveted, curved, stainless-steel handles stay cool to the touch
- Glass lids with stainless-steel loop handles help trap in heat, moisture, and nutrients
- Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; dishwasher-safe
2010-03-31
By Elizabeth
T-fal does not offer replacement lids for this cookware, which is an issue since glass lids are fairly easy to break. The pots have been fine.
2010-03-15
By Eric (Arkansas)
After reviewing the instructions for use and care, I found that using this cookware was very frustrating. Although this would be a great deal (10-piece set for under a hundred bucks), I found that after one use with medium heat as instructed both pans and one pot became a bit discolored and a good portion of the food would stick and was very difficult to clean. I tried again with even a lower heat only to find that I spent double the time to cook the food and again with much of the food stuck to the pan. I spent about 45 minutes of combined time cooking and cleaning the last time I used the 10.25" saute' pan. That was very frustrating and all will be packed and returned. The look and balance weight of each item is nice, but I feel that short cuts with alloy metals in manufacturing for a larger profit margin leaves the consumer with set of garbage.
2010-01-07
By C. A. Mcpherson (Bellbrook, Oh United States)
I hesitated before I purchased this set because some of the reviews were not favorable. Some of the reviews were a total 5, so I wondered how there could be such a huge gap between the purchaser's reviews. A little homework answered the question.This is a beautiful set, and if handled ACCORDING TO THE DIRECTIONS, should stay in beautiful shape. One of the reviewers stated that her cookware turned blue after being put into the dishwasher. The directions distinctly state that this is a normal condition for stainless steel and can be remedied by wiping lemon juice or vinegar over the pot/pan. It works; just as stated.Another reviewer stated that her pan warped. This happens when the heat is too high. Instructions fully state that one should not use this cookware on HIGH. It does not take much heat to allow the food to cook. There is an aluminum disk inserted in the bottom to conduct the heat. Aluminum DOES warp and melt under extremely high conditions.One reviewer stated that the steel could be bent with her fingers. Perhaps she had a defective piece, as there is NO WAY I could do such a thing. I hand quilt everyday and am a professional seamstress. I have a lot of strength in my fingers; but still, it is an impossibility to bend this steel. Granted, the cookware is not a professional HEAVY weight, but it is a cookware that is bit weighty, but easy to handle, and light enough to produce quick heat.Last night I fried salmon patties, and the pan cleaned up nicely. I used a little BonAmi, which is similar to Bartender's Secret, which is recommended by the manufacturer. I have cooked chili, boiled pasta, steamed veggies...all to success and my cookware looks new.Although I cook everyday, I did not want to continue with my non-stick cookware. I thought it would be a good idea to purchase a reasonably priced stainless set to get used to cooking with stainless; eventually moving up to a more pricey set if necessary. At this point, I do not think I will need to move up to a more pricey set, but will purchase additional pieces of the T-fal Elegance, including the chicken fryer and the 3 qt. pot/lid. I did already purchase the 12.5 saute pan and it is very useful.I love this set and think the price does not speak for it's excellence. It is a LOT of value for the money.
2009-12-31
By Marie Richards
Induction purrrrfect! I boiled some food in one, and instead of the food boiling over on to the stove, the bubbles came through the top holes in the cover. The liquid then stayed on the cover and did not run on to the stove.
2009-12-04
By N. Abu-Jaber
I've been using this set about 2 times a day for the past 3 years and I have had no issues with it at all,they clean up nicely with baking soda and they still look new.It's worth mentioning that this cookware pulls off very low temperature cooking with great ease and I've been very happy with the results.This may seem trivial but the metal utensils that come with this set are 1st grade and are very stiff,I put a lot of pressure on the metal spoon when frying rice and it handles all my force without flexing at all and I wish that my other metal utensils were as high quality as this.
