Anolon Classic 8-Inch Open Nonstick French Skillet

by Anolon

Product Features

• 8-inch French skillet; medium-gauge hard-anodized aluminum exterior
• DuPont Autograph nonstick cooking surface
• Comfortable phenolic handle stays cool
• Hand washing recommended; oven safe to 350 degrees F
• Lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 8.6 x 2.9 inches ; 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005J9D3
• Item model number: 81209
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,218 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Every kitchen needs a fry pan or skillet, your family size and cooking preferences determine which size will be most suitable. A non-stick interior enables you to avoid added fats in your cooking and makes clean up less of a hassle.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little skillet, February 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Anolon Classic 8-Inch Open Nonstick French Skillet (Kitchen)

I live alone and cook for 1 or 2 on an oven with small (8") electric burners. After wasting a lot of effort and eggs on a glass 10" skillet which was a lousy heat conductor, I did a little research and bought this one about a month ago. The size is great for singles or couples. I can just fit 12 small sausage links in it. Yesterday I put 3 eggs in it, let them fry sunny side up and never touched them, just tilted pan and slid them onto the plate when done. It cooks very evenly. Non-stick works as it should. Easy to clean. Nice, heavy bottom. Handle feels nice and has hole for hanging. Literature with skillet says to use at medium heat because it conducts heat so well and high temps cause discoloration or something. I didnt read that til after I used it on high heat a few times. I've seen no discoloration or change. Until I get a gas stove or develop patience, I'll continue to use high heat to get it hot then turn heat back to medium. Price is right. I'll buy more Analon.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good weight, non-stick interior seems durable, August 13, 2001

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pm444 "pm444" (Okemos, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anolon Classic 8-Inch Open Nonstick French Skillet (Kitchen)

I picked this up at a local department store for the same price shown here. I liked the weight, the handle (stays cool and is riveted to the pan, not welded), and the non-stick coating. The price isn't much higher than what you'd pay for a pan of lower quality. So far I've been pleased with it. It's important to use moderate heat (that's all you'll need, the pan conducts heat nicely), and to use non-metal utensils.

It does a better job of browning food than T-Fal and the weight is much heavier, too. Hand washing is recommended, but that's standard for almost all quality cookware. Check Calphalon before buying this, as they offer a good deal in several of their cookware lines for the 8" skillet, and their reputation for durability and customer support is outstanding. But this is a great deal and should give years of good service.

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Enter Your Kitchen Without at Lease One, February 19, 2008

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Donald L. Smathers "eager student" (Delaware USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anolon Classic 8-Inch Open Nonstick French Skillet (Kitchen)

I bought two - love the product. Heavy walls hold heat well for omelets and similar needs. Cleaning, mostly, is a paper towel wipe, and a quick dip in suds; then normal rinse. Perfect for family of two -- however, you can do what I did; buy two pans and double your throughput; or cook different items in each pan. Example; fried potatoes in one; fried onions in other. I only wish they came in 12 inch size!!