Calphalon Professional Nonstick II Collector's Edition 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Glass Lid

by Calphalon

Product Features

• Versatile 2-1/2-quart saucepan for stovetop and oven cooking
• Heavy aluminum, with thick bottom to heat evenly, quickly
• Anodized for hardness, with nonstick coating oven-safe to 450 degrees F
• Riveted, rolled stainless-steel oval handle stays cool on stovetop
• Domed glass lid collects and returns moisture to food during cooking

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.1 x 8.8 x 4.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000664S8
• Item model number: J8782 1/2P
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #129,174 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Perfect for reducing sauces or cooking vegetables on the stovetop and for braising meat in the oven, this shallow, 2-1/2-quart saucepan is coated with nonstick inside to release food readily and clean easily. The nonstick is durable enough to go safely into the oven at temperatures up to 450 degrees F. Made of heavy-gauge aluminum with a matte finish, the pan conducts heat uniformly and quickly. Because the aluminum is anodized it's harder than steel and the pan won't scratch, chip, or crack. The oval, rolled stainless-steel handle stays cool on the stovetop and has a hanging hole for the pan to be stored on hook or peg. The domed glass lid collects and returns moisture to food and permits monitoring of cooking without reducing the temperature inside the pan. Calphalon Professional Nonstick cookware carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kitchen gadget lover, August 17, 2002

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Nathan H Heinrichs (Colgate, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calphalon Professional Nonstick II Collector's Edition 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Glass Lid (Kitchen)

I recently bought this pan to start replacing my T-Fal that is starting to chip after only 5 years. I LOVE this pan. It works great for our family of 4. The clear glass lids are wonderful and nothing sticks to them. Clean up is a breeze and gets me out of the kitchen fast.

The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is the handle on top of the lid gets very, very hot. Not a great idea, as a plastic one would work, but probably would melt if put in the oven.

It was worth the money and am back to purchase another one at this great price!

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this pan, August 3, 2002

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atmj (Rochester, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calphalon Professional Nonstick II Collector's Edition 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Glass Lid (Kitchen)

I've had this pan for several weeks now and I'm overjoyed with it.

JUST THE RIGHT SIZE
I make about 3 cups of rice regularly for meals. Generally the 2 & 3 quart pans I have are either too small or too large for the job. This one is perfect. Being shallow it is squattier on the burner too, so it covers it more efficiently as well.

HEATS UP AMAZINGLY FAST
Though I have a decent set of pans to compare it with, I never realized how much a difference a good pan could make. It heats up in half the time the other pan does. This pan must be made for ceramic top stoves. My other pans are flat bottom and aluminum base, but a bit thinner. The speed difference was very noticable.
Also another thing it does is maintain its heat well and very consistently.

HOT HANDLE ON COVER CAN BE A RUDE SURPRISE
The only negative, was since the cover is glass with a metal handle, you are in for a shock if you are used to a plastic handle on the cover. This one gets hot, really hot. I chuckled when I read the other reviewer's complaint. It is not so much that it is glass (which I think is a real plus, no need to lift to check), but the hot handle and the glass make a deadly combination when you accidentally lift it without a pot holder and then are inclined drop it. I think Calpholon would do well to replace it with a plastic one.

HAND WASH ONLY
The other concern I had was needing to hand wash it. Given that it is non-stick, this is real easy work and is not an issue. Most of the time I hand washed my other pans anyway.

GREAT WAY TO GET YOU HOOKED ON CALPHALON
I think this was a great buy and I plan to invest more in some other great Calpholon pans.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars you get what you pay for, June 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Calphalon Professional Nonstick II Collector's Edition 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Glass Lid (Kitchen)

This is a great pan. I have the larger one and I use it on a daily basis. It is by far the greatest cookware I have purchased! It cooks evenly, and is very easy to clean. A must!