Cuisinart 77-17 Chef's Classic Stainless 17-Piece Cookware Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Release Date: 2006-03-01
Model: 77-17
Color: Steel
Product features:
- 1-1/2-, 2-, 3-quart saucepans; 8-, 10-, 12-inch skillets; 4-quart saute; 9-quart stockpot; 7-3/4-, 9-1/2-inch steamer inserts; with lids
- Mirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel with inner core of aluminum for fast, even heating
- Riveted stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop
- Matching 18/10 mirror-polished stainless-steel lids seal in moisture and nutrients
- Oven-safe to 450 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; dishwasher-safe
- Chef's Classic Stainless 10" Non-Stick Skillet
- Cuisinart Classic Nonstick Fry Pan: 8"
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- Cuisinart 722-30HNS Chef's Classic Nonstick Stainless 12-Inch Open Skillet with Helper Handle
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart 77-17 Chef's Classic Stainless 17-Piece Cookware Set
Customer Review: Couldn't Be Better
Summary: 5 Stars
This cookware is absolutely fabulous. We have been using it for over a month and have no complaints. I researched different brands for months and looked in person at as many as possible. Some were really too heavy for me and many were obviously too lightweight to do a good job. I had shied away from stainless cookware for years because my mother had a name brand set with copper bottoms. Everything we ever cooked in the frying pans burned or stuck. I know now that they were just too lightweight to do a good job.
Cuisinart Chef's Classic cookware was very favorably mentioned in several of the reviews I read as being the best of the "mid-priced" brands. It has a very nice heft without being uncomfortable to hold. The handles on the pots stay relatively cool but the lid handles do get hot. Food has yet to stick although a crust does develop on the bottom of the pan with some things. It comes right off if the pan is deglazed or washed while still warm. Do NOT overheat this cookware (the major cause of food sticking)! I had to get used to starting the temperature on medium or medium-high on my electric stove. Also, use only wood or plastic cooking tools. Metal will definitely scratch it. Some discoloration developed on a couple of the pots but I got a can of Barkeeper's Friend (found in the grocery store with the cleansers) and it restored the pots and pans to their original beauty. I just use it when needed. It is non-scratch.
This set has everything I needed to replace my old non-stick cookware. The stock pot is great for cooking pasta and soups and is deep enough to prevent things from boiling over. The steamer insert is large enough to cook several big helping of vegetables. One great thing about this set is that no cooking tools are counted as part of the set as do some brands. All 17 pieces are actually pots, pans or lids. We looked at this set on Amazon for a couple of weeks and got it when the price dropped to under $200 (plus free shipping). Even the original price (about $250) for this large set of high quality cookware was excellent. I highly recommend this beautiful and functional cookware. Thanks, Cuisinart for a great set at a super value!
UPDATE: 11-17-09 We have been using this set for almost a year now and are extremely satisfied with it. We have had no problems with pitting as mentioned in a couple of the reviews. There are some minor scratches on the bottom of several pieces now, but that is mainly due to stacking. I use the cardboard discs that were used to separate the pieces during shipping and they have helped prevent scratches on the frying/saute pans. Barkeeper's Friend does a great job keeping this set looking great. I do not use it every time, only if spotting or discoloration appears but do dry pieces as soon as they are washed. I still use my iron skillets and as supplements to this set. There are 4 people using this set (myself, husband and 2 grown kids). So far, very good.
Description of Cuisinart 77-17 Chef's Classic Stainless 17-Piece Cookware Set
17 Piece Chef's Classic Stainless Set includes: 1.5-quart, 2-quart, and 3-quart saucepans with covers; 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch covered skillet with helper; 4-quart saute with helper and cover; 9-quart stockpot with cover; 20-cm steamer insert with cover; 24-cm pasta steamerCookware Sets
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