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Functional as well as beautiful, the 15 pieces in this cookware set will bring joy to any serious cook. The set includes a 1-quart covered saucepan, a 2 quart covered saucepan, a 3-quart covered saucepan, an 8-quart covered stockpot (6-1/2 inches high, 9-3/4 inches in diameter), a 4-quart covered saucepan, an 8-inch and a 10-inch nonstick skillet. This set is complemented by three heat-resistant plastic kitchen tools, including a flipper, large spoon, and large slotted spoon.
All pans are made of heavy, 18/10 stainless steel polished to a mirror finish.The saucepans, saucepot, and stockpot have aluminum cores in their bases to spread heat quickly and evenly. The cores are completely clad in stainless steel for corrosion resistance and easy cleanup. Thick rolled rims add durability and make it possible to pour without dripping. Because the handles are oven-safe to 350 degrees F (they also stay cool on the stovetop), the pans, pots, and skillets can be used in the oven. The entire set comes with a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
What's in the Box
1-quart saucepan with lid, 2-quart saucepan with lid, 3-quart saucepan with lid, 8-quart stockpot with lid, 4-quart saucepot with lid, 8-inch skillet, 10-inch skillet, spatula, slotted spoon and a large spoon.
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If you have a large family or lots of dinner parties, this is for you. The "full cap" base has an aluminum core for even heating, and the stainless steel body offers lasting beauty. The handles are a traditional style that works in the most modern kitchens. This huge set is the most economical way to equip your kitchen.Includes: 1-quart, 2-quart. and 3-quart covered saucepans, 4-quart covered saucepot, 8-quart covered stockpot, 8-inch and 10-inch nonstick aluminum skillets, 3 Piece Prestige Kitchen Tools (Slotted Spoon, Slotted Turner, Solid Spoon. NOTE: 8-inch and 10-inch Skillets are not suitable for ceramic stove tops.
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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I am reviewing this cookware set having owned & used it for ~6 months. At first glance, this set seems to be very well reviewed; however if you read the reviews closely, it will become apparent that many of them are for older versions of Farberware sets (e.g. "I've owned mine for 27 years...", etc. (!)) Such reviews are very helpful in giving us a concept of the quality of Farberware from 1980, but they are unfortunately irrelevant to the quality of this set. I bought this set aware of said discrepancy, but was hoping that quality had been maintained, a good manufacturer in the past probably being a good one now, etc. etc. This was an error. As it has been noted, the pans' bases are not stainless steel, but rather aluminum that is quite far from stainless. The nonstick coating on said pans is beginning to separate from the pan in several small but spreading points (as I only use plastic spatulas/spoons/etc. to cook with, this is not an issue of user error). I have no complaint with the pots, but at the current rate I will require new pans after about one year of ownership. Whether such an investment is wise I leave as an exercise for the reader, but in my opinion it would be better to spend more initial money on a better quality, wholly stainless steel cookware set.
On another note, I would implore Amazon reviewers to refrain from writing nostalgic reviews of archaic versions of current products.
On another note, I would implore Amazon reviewers to refrain from writing nostalgic reviews of archaic versions of current products.
86 of 93 people found the following review helpful
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We're happy with our 20-year-old Farberware stainless steel cookware, pre-dating the stainless steel capped base. The interiors are still like new. The lids are shiny and dent-free. The handles are faded, but remain tight with an occasional turn of a screw. We use it everyday.
We are equally pleased with the newer "Classic" pieces, especially with the added weight and improved appearance of the capped bases. We bought the 15-piece set, giving us some redundant pieces but at a better price than buying fewer pieces individually.
We like stainless steel for several reasons: It cooks well. We can use metal utensils. It lasts for decades. It's dishwasher safe without consequence. It looks good. It's heavy enough. It cleans up easily. (For occasional stuck on food, we simply blot out what's loose, add water, and bring to a boil. After a few seconds, the stuck on food wipes off easily.)
There's pricier cookware available, some with aluminum cores that extend up the sides of the pan, some with copper clad bases, some with handles rated to 500 degrees, some made of anodized aluminum, and some so heavy you can use it as part of your fitness program. After years of no-complaints with our Farberware Classic stainless steel, we can't see paying the premium prices for anything else. We don't use our cookware in the oven, so we're okay with our 350-degree handles.
One complaint with the set: The non-stick skillets are 100% ALUMINUM with a PLAIN exterior and NO heavy base cap. Per Farberware's own website (caps added for emphasis): "Aluminum stains easily and reacts with certain foods. A nonstick interior and PORCELAIN OR NONSTICK EXTERIOR prevents staining and food reaction. Nonstick aluminum is dishwasher safe. A PLAIN AUMINUM EXTERIOR may discolor in the dishwasher."
We use stainless steel for most of our cooking, but still prefer non-stick skillets for some things. We'd like the skillets in this set better if they at least had an exterior finish on them.
Follow-up: We gave away the aluminum skillets from this set and bought a set of Cuisinart stainless steel non-stick skillets to use alongside our collection of Farberware stainless steel.
We are equally pleased with the newer "Classic" pieces, especially with the added weight and improved appearance of the capped bases. We bought the 15-piece set, giving us some redundant pieces but at a better price than buying fewer pieces individually.
We like stainless steel for several reasons: It cooks well. We can use metal utensils. It lasts for decades. It's dishwasher safe without consequence. It looks good. It's heavy enough. It cleans up easily. (For occasional stuck on food, we simply blot out what's loose, add water, and bring to a boil. After a few seconds, the stuck on food wipes off easily.)
There's pricier cookware available, some with aluminum cores that extend up the sides of the pan, some with copper clad bases, some with handles rated to 500 degrees, some made of anodized aluminum, and some so heavy you can use it as part of your fitness program. After years of no-complaints with our Farberware Classic stainless steel, we can't see paying the premium prices for anything else. We don't use our cookware in the oven, so we're okay with our 350-degree handles.
One complaint with the set: The non-stick skillets are 100% ALUMINUM with a PLAIN exterior and NO heavy base cap. Per Farberware's own website (caps added for emphasis): "Aluminum stains easily and reacts with certain foods. A nonstick interior and PORCELAIN OR NONSTICK EXTERIOR prevents staining and food reaction. Nonstick aluminum is dishwasher safe. A PLAIN AUMINUM EXTERIOR may discolor in the dishwasher."
We use stainless steel for most of our cooking, but still prefer non-stick skillets for some things. We'd like the skillets in this set better if they at least had an exterior finish on them.
Follow-up: We gave away the aluminum skillets from this set and bought a set of Cuisinart stainless steel non-stick skillets to use alongside our collection of Farberware stainless steel.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Farberware classic is great -- an inexpensive yet equally functional alternative to the very expensive pots & pans. Note: recently Farberware reduced its quality, in that older Farberware pots & pans had their thick aluminum base completely encased within a stainless steel shell. The newer pots & pans have the aluminum base attached to the bottom, but not encased within a stainless steel bottom. So, their quality is less than it was; most people who "grew up with Farberware" may not realize this. Farberware used to hold the patent on the technique of having the aluminum base CURVE up the side of the pan -- they no longer do this, and are the same as many other manufacturers.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
great buy
Very happy with my new set of pans. Much deeper than my current pans and many more sizes than I had. They are great for stacking if necessary also.
Published 5 months ago by 4Kath
Farberware Pots and Pans Rock
Farberware is always great! We are very happy with it. This is our second set (We got a similar set 10 years ago, which is still in great condition, but this one came with pieces... Read more
Published 10 months ago by arby3
HORRID FARBERWARE MADE IN CHINA!!!
This set gets a single star rating because it is the lowest allowed - not because it is THAT good!
I purchased this set from Kohl's and returned it after realizing that... Read more
I purchased this set from Kohl's and returned it after realizing that... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Daisy
FarberWare
I am very pleased with the cookware set, it is stunning in looks and fits my needs wonderfully.
Published on May 17, 2010 by G. Roger Owens
Good stuff
These pots work like a charm. They are beautiful and my fiance loves them. Great buy. I have no regrets.
Published on May 16, 2010 by Joel Collymore
THESE POTS AND PANS ARE NOT WORTHY OF FABERWARE
I had waited so long to be able to replace my old set of pots and pans with new one's. My husband found this set and ordered them for me for Christmas.... Read more
Published on January 19, 2010 by Eric Bolduc
mine
very nice set,seems very well made. I like the deep lip on the lids. Helps keep things from boiling over. Read more
Published on January 9, 2010 by Phillip S. Colman
Perfect starter set
Many of us know the name Farberware from either our parents or grandparents. While the original products made by Farberware, are built to last through the next century, the newest... Read more
Published on January 9, 2010 by Crowley
rv51
I would recomend these pots&pans to anyone wanting a good quality set at a fair price.Amazon also shipped it very quickly to my house
Published on January 8, 2010 by Robert Velez
Got this for Christmas and I LOVE it!
I just got this set for Christmas and I love it. It's such good quality, it cooks evenly, cleans easy, and is durable, and looks great. Read more
Published on December 29, 2009 by M. Guerrero
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