Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 13-Inch Flat-Bottom Wok

by Calphalon

Product Features

• 13-inch flat-bottom wok for stir-fries, fried rice, and pot stickers
• Modern, curved shape and brushed surfaces to hide wear
• Tri-ply construction: stainless steel with aluminum core for superb conductivity
• Long, stay-cool handle comfortable through hours of cooking
• Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 450 degrees F; lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 13.3 x 5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0007KQZ34
• Item model number: LR155P
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,023 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #26 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Woks & Stir-Fry Pans

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Contemporary Stainless is for home chefs who place as much importance on cookware style as they do on performance. The sleek, modern vessels in this line have curvaceous and smooth flared tulip shapes that create a stunning presence while heating on a stovetop or hanging from a pot rack. The brushed steel exteriors are a beautiful complement to professional stainless-steel appliances and are less likely to show baked-on grease or wear than a polished finish can. Gracefully curved stainless-steel handles are comfortable to clutch and are forked in a half-moon shape at the riveted base to prevent heat from transferring down the shaft.

Heating in this pan is sure to satisfy the performance requirements of discerning cooks. The 13-inch round wok boasts triple-layer construction with stainless-steel exteriors bonded over a full aluminum core that extends up the sides as well as through the bottom. Aluminum is an excellent heat conductor, providing consistent cooking over high heat for crisp stir-fried snow peas, Chinese-restaurant-quality fried rice, or seared pot stickers. A flat bottom on this wok keeps it steadily balanced over a flame and allows better movement and tossing over a burner. The stainless-steel surfaces are safe in the oven and can withstand broiler temperatures as well as the use of metal utensils. All Contemporary Stainless is dishwasher-safe for quick cleanup and is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

From the Manufacturer

As the kitchen becomes the social center of more and more American homes, consumers are focusing greater attention on the details of kitchen design. Now, style-conscious home chefs with a taste for all things modern have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless.

Calphalon Contemporary Stainless brings stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless expresses the very soul of modern style. Sweepingly sexy, sculpted handles and subtly domed glass covers lend additional panache to each piece.

Professional, Versatile, Comfortable

Calphalon Contemporary Stainless features tri-ply construction--the choice of many professional chefs. A layer of heavy-gauge aluminum, sandwiched between the stainless-steel interior and exterior of each pan, provides superb conductivity and even heating throughout the vessel.

Each uniquely shaped Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel is designed to accommodate several cooking techniques. Pans are ideal for use on the stovetop, in the oven, and even in the broiler. They'll also look fabulous on your table, so you can use them for serving, too. Calphalon Contemporary Stainless makes it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking. Sparkling glass covers let you monitor a whole stovetop full of pans at a glance. The cookware also features long, sculpted handles that are as comfortable as they are beautiful. Not only do they feel great in your hand, they're designed to stay cool on the stovetop.

Easy Cleanup

Calphalon Contemporary Stainless is 100 percent dishwasher-safe for effortless cleanup. (That's a feature you'll appreciate at the end of a long evening of entertaining.) You can also hand wash your pans using a dishcloth and hot sudsy water. For occasional polishing, we recommend Bar Keeper's Friend.

Features

• Distinctive, Contemporary Design
  Calphalon Contemporary Stainless cookware’s sleek, curved design makes a striking statement when displayed on pot racks or open shelves or in glass-front cabinets.

• Versatility
  The Calphalon Contemporary Stainless vessel shapes are suitable for a wide variety of techniques and recipes--and for serving in style, too.

• Tri-ply Construction
  The choice of many professional chefs, tri-ply construction offers great cooking results on the stove, in the oven, and in the broiler.

• Full Aluminum Core
  Sandwiched between the stainless-steel interior and exterior of each pan, the full aluminum core provides superb conductivity and even heating.

• Brushed Stainless-Steel Exteriors
  Not only beautiful to look at, these exteriors help to hide wear and promote incredibly long life for the vessels.

• Convenience
  The pans feature long handles that stay cool and comfortable on the stovetop, as well as glass lids that are oven-safe to 450 degrees F and that securely fit the vessels, making it easy to keep an eye on what you're cooking.

• Dishwasher-Safe
  The dishwasher-safe nature of the vessels makes for easy cleanup, which is especially nice when entertaining or when serving large numbers of people.

• Lifetime Warranty

Product Description

Master meals in minutes! We've adapted the traditional round-bottom wok for easy use on Western ranges, adding a long handle for easy lifting, tossing, and turning, and a flat bottom for stability. The stainless-steel handles also stay comfortably cool for stovetop cooking.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good wok, August 9, 2006

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Charles (Burlington, VT United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 13-Inch Flat-Bottom Wok (Kitchen)

I use this wok on an electric range. I find it works well provided I turn the heat all the way up to high on a big burner. The problem, of course, is electric stoves, not the wok. As far as cooking goes it is great. As long as it is well heated before you start nothing sticks, the bottom heats evenly, and with a little bit of stainless steel polish it stays looking good as new. My one complaint is that a wok really needs a good lid for simmering sauces. This one does not include a lid, and I have not yet found anything that I can use for one.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 and 1/2 stars..., February 23, 2007

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Buddy "OldPal" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 13-Inch Flat-Bottom Wok (Kitchen)

I think this is like an American Chinese wok, because like one of the reviewer said, it has a small flat bottom. (That's what my parents prefers, because that way it would NOT move around on a stove. Seriously, we brought a bottom ring for out previous Chinese wok, but it still moves around!) So far, this is one of the best wok i seen!

Good: VERY easy to Clean, and easy to use
Good: The height of the wok is perfect for steaming overnight dish (trust me, my dad even go as far as to measure it out himself before purchasing it at our local Macy's store!)
Bad: it's kinda heavy (to me at least, because my parents didn't think so, i guess i just need to practice more on using it!)

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great wok, November 9, 2007

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Kwong Yu Li (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless 13-Inch Flat-Bottom Wok (Kitchen)

I have been using this 13" inches wok about a year. It is a great product for the price. If anything sticks after cooking; just pour water in it and boil, let the water cool down then clean it. Some people might
think is too big(little bit too big for the standard sink) and too heavy. It is a quality product, I think it will last at least 20 years. Unlike nonstick cookware, stainless steel does not react with the food in high temp. It is good for your health. This wok is best use for cooking Asian vegetables. Remeber to use the bamboo turner. I am still looking for the lid.