Product Description
J.A. Henckels International Classic Clad 4-Piece Starter Set is manufactured using tri-ply clad material. The set includes a 2-Quart Sauce pan with lid and a 10-Inch fry pan with lid. The aluminum material in the center is an excellent heat conductor
Amazon.com Review
Clad inside and out in gleaming stainless steel, the two-quart covered saucepan and 10-inch covered frying pan in this starter set handsomely suffice to cook just about all the basics: soups, vegetables, fish, meats, eggs, you-name-it. The long handles, riveted for strength and curved for comfort and control, stay cool thanks to their hollow form and V-connection. Cooks who like to hang pots and pans within easy reach will appreciate the generously sized hole in the handle ends. Whisks, spoons, and cleaning brushes all glide smoothly along the curved inner contour of the pans, and the lids fit snugly on the flared, easy-pour rims.
J.A. Henckels International, the economical division of Zwilling J.A. Henckels, makes the durable Classic Clad series for serious home cooks. An aluminum core sandwiched between the stainless steel layers distributes heat evenly not just across the bottom of the pot but up the sides, and requires only low to medium temperatures. As well as being oven- and broiler-safe up to 500 degrees F, each pot or pan features a brightly polished magnetic stainless-steel exterior safe for all types of stovetop burners: gas, electric, ceramic, induction, and halogen. The 18/10 stainless-steel interior resists sticking, won't react to acidic foods, and welcomes metal utensils. Henckels recommends washing Classic Clad pieces by hand to retain the mirror finish, and covers the cookware with a lifetime warranty against defects. Except for the frying pans, each pot shows liter and quart markings, and every piece comes wrapped in a soft, drawstring gift/storage bag. --Ann Bieri
What's in the Box
2-quart saucepan with lid; 10-inch fry pan with lid.
From the Manufacturer
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| Patented ergonomic handle design provides optimal control, comfort, and balance. The end of the handle has a hanging hole which saves storage space in the kitchen. | Unique hollow cast handle design and V-shaped connection to pot keeps handle cooler. |
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| Side and lid handles are designed to avoid contact with hot surfaces. Larger pans have helper handles to allow for easy and safe lifting of pans. | Flared rim design for ease of pouring and optimal strength. Pan interiors have a curved corner design to allow for easy cleaning. |
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| Capacity markings on most items for ease in measuring ingredients for recipes. | Code markings on pans and lids makes for easy selection of correct size lid for each pan. The domed shape of the lids fit securely to retain moisture through self-basting. This prevents loss of flavor and vitamins and reduces cooking time. |
| All pans are oven and broiler safe up to 500 degrees fahrenheit and provide cook and serve versatility. The pans have a wide range of stopetop compatibility and can be used with all popular cook top surfaces such as as electric, gas, ceramic, halogen, and induction. |
Technical Details
- 2-quart covered saucepan and 10-inch covered fry pan
- 3-ply stainless steel and aluminum construction distributes heat evenly
- Hollow, stay-cool handles riveted for strength, with hanging holes
- 18/10 stainless-steel interiors resist sticking, fine for metal utensils
- Curved inner contour aids cleaning; wash by hand; lifetime warranty
Customer Reviews
2010-08-30
By earth-tone (Seattle, WA USA)
Great price..Love the handles.I've been cooking commercially for over 10 years...
Hard to come by a more all around satisfying set of cookware...
2008-11-26
By D. Leschke (Tulsa, OK)
I first tried this line by purchasing the one quart covered pan and fell in love with the product.I've since purchased the 3.5qt, the 6qt, the 8qt and most recently this starter set.These pans don't warp, don't develop hot spots to scorch food, have inside measures, have sturdy lids that fit well, are coded to help match the lids and clean up as easily as non-stick pots.I've donated my lighter weight SS pots and know that these pans will outlast my time cooking.Highly recommend these to anyone who enjoys cooking and wants the best for their buck.
2007-09-25
By Victor Lin
This is an awesome value for the price. Heats evenly and quickly, looks wonderful, cleans up easily, and all the other great things you'd expect from good quality clad cookware.
The only problems that I have with it are:
If you simmer something with the lid on, or boil something for a somewhat long time with the lid on, the handle on the lid will get really hot. If you simmer something for a long time the pan handles also have a chance of getting hot considering you've given the heat so much time to spread itself throughout all parts of the pan.The handles are very comfortable... but very hard to keep from twisting in your hand if you're tilting either pan to pour stuff. Because the handles are so smooth and roundish and the pans so heavy compared to el-cheapo pans, it's very hard to keep the pans from twisting back to a level position when you tilt it for pouring, especially if your hands are a bit wet, although this is still very possible with dry hands, or even with a towel acting as a pot holder. This is more pronounced in the fry pan, but also happens in the saucepan. It is a pain to try and keep it tilted with one hand while you scrape food out with the other.Other brands like Calphalon Tri-ply and All Clad have flat, thin, grooved handles. While these handles are not nearly as comfortable when the pan is flat, they provide the needed grip to keep the pan from twisting in the hand when tilted.
2006-07-22
By K. Bianchi (Mountain View, HI United States)
I bought this as a starter set a month ago and built up my collection with other pots from the line. I was searching for something along the line of All-clad, so that the 3 metal layers created the entire pot, not just a circle on the bottom. The All-Clad were a bit out of my price range and too heavy for me to lift when I tested in the store, and that was empty. This set isn't quite as heavy but retains the good quality I was looking for. I really like the handles as well, very comfortable and stay cool as long as heat from a neighboring burner doesn't reach it. They cook evenly, with low heat as suggested and anything that sticks on, comes off easily after soaking in hot sudsy water. I would definitely recommend this line off pots if you are looking to invest in a lasting set, but not break the bank as much as All-clad.
