Customer Reviews

Farberware Classic Stainless Steel 17-Piece Cookware Set

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I had put these on my wish list as a future splurge and was surprised and pleased when my hubbie bought them for me for my birthday last month! (LOVE that other folks can see my wish list!) I have owned Farberware before, but, only one or two pans...after twenty years or so, a handle had loosened, a pan lid was missing, etc. but they were still going strong! I don't think you can get a better quality of cookware at this price! (I had looked at other brands of aluminum clad stainless steel cookware and found they were HUNDREDS of dollars!) I have a ceramic cooktop and have found that many of the pots and pans I've tried have warped immediately and were instantly useless on the ceramic top (where things have to be perfectly flat to work). Not so with these pots and pans! They stay flat and heat up quickly. This set has a nice variety of sizes (my only complaint is that it doesn't contain a 6 quart stock pot). The lids fit well and the pots and pans have wonderful rings on the handles that allow hanging on any pot rack! The skillets are small, but, really good (the non-stick surface is thick and the pans heat up well and clean up easily). The set also came with three stainless bowls with plastic covers (perfect for chilling cookie dough), also with rings for hanging. I am pleasantly surprised as well by the baking pan. I usually use glass, but, my lemon bars baked up very nicely in this pan. The cookie sheet, though extremely small, is also impressive. It doesn't warp under high heat and I have used it for making garlic toast and as a pan under pies and breads with no problem. In fact, I plan to put Farberware cookie sheets on my wish list next! If you a looking to replace pots and pans, or, want to give someone you love a much appreciated gift that will last for years and years, I recommend this wonderful set!

For the price of this product, the Farberware Classic line cannot be beat! The variety of pot and skillet sizes available, along with interchangeable lids, is a real plus in my kitchen. Clean up is easy and required storage space is minimal. The first set I owned for 23 years. This new set was a treat to myself since my oldest is moving out to set up his own household...with my old Farberware!

I bought this set for my girlfriend and she loves it. She knocked on the bottom of the 8 qt stockpot to see how thick it is and she said it sounds just like her mother's pot which is at least 30 years old. She says Farberware is the best.

Just like Grandma used to have!
Yes these pots and pans have been slightly updated from their older version, but they still function and clean up just as well. I purchased these because my Grandmother had a set of them my whole life and they were always dependable, and seemingly indestructible. I say indestructible because I have managed to destroy many non stick pots: scratching the coat off and melting the coat of non stick yuckyness- and that literally stinks horribly and ruins the meal and the pot! The Farberware pots and pans are heavy duty, stainless steel, and best of all- there's no non stick coating on the pots to ruin if you leave your beans unattended (in my case cleaning house) with the fire up a tad too high. The lids are not glass, they are also stainless steel. So no dropping lids and stressing the glass which in turn eventually break. These stainless steel lids sit nicely on the pots, the bell shape keeps the moisture in the pot and when the lid is removed the bell shape actually helps with not dripping the condensation on the lid all over the stove.
This Farberware Classic Stainless Steel set is perfect for any cook of any age. For young cooks who are learning, for cooks who try to fold the laundry while the beans have 2 minutes left, for cooks who are a little clumsy and drop their kitchenware, and even the older much more experienced cooks who just want a good high quality classic cookware set. Regardless of the age or expertise, this set is hands down the best that is out there for anyone! And I must add- I searched everywhere including macy's, sears, walmart, target, and tons of places online. This was the only set I ever saw that was a great brand, that had stainless steel lids, and sturdy design. After moving out on my own I have ruined 3 sets of nonstick pots. I laugh now because now that I have this set, it will never happen again. The Farberware Classic Stainless Steel 17-Piece Cookware Set is the best cookware set on the market today!

Seems to be a good product but we do have a older set and the new set is not as well made as the older set. The metal is thinner , the lids are cheaply made and the handles are just plain plastic. Time will tell if they will hold up or not. The old set needs a couple of handles replaced and I was informed by Farberware that there no longer are handles available for the old set and when I inquired about handles for the new set I was told there are not any replacement handles available. Am already disappointed as I know the handles on the new set will not hold up well.

I purchased my first set from a local store, and they were great. Very durable, stayed new looking, and I never had any problems--until my father retired and moved in with me. Since he wasn't working, he stayed up late and would cook snacks after everyone else had gone to bed. Over time, he ruined the handles on almost every pot in the set. So I was very happy when I found this exact same set. I ordered it and a couple of single pots that I needed multiple sizes for (like the 1 quart and 3 quart size). This set may look the same, but its not. The pots cook fine. Heat is distributed across the pot bottom evenly. The lids all fit well. But the problem is cleaning the pots. It doesn't matter whether I scrub the pot in the sink or wash it in the dishwasher, the metal inside the pot retains a white film. The only way to get rid of the film is to wipe the inside of the pot down with a small amount of oil. Still, the next time it's washed, the white film appears again. The second problem is the bottom of the pots. I like for the pot bottoms to stay clean, so I use Brillo pads on the very bottom when discoloration occurs. But these pots are stained on the bottom, and I've had them less than a year. No amount of scrubbing will remove or lessen the discoloration. The pots look the same as before, but its like the metal material is of a lesser quality than was originally used. I do not recommend these pots, and I will not buy again.

I ordered these for my new condo based on them being 18/10. My husband is a metallurgist who specialized in stainless steel, and I have a couple he has bought me more than 5 years ago. When they arrived, he found that they were NOT 18/10--no included info implied such either. He called Farberware and they stated that they stopped making them out of 18/10 Stainless several years ago due to the new stoves that use the new magnetic heating method.
I'm keeping them because I'm not willing to pay mega bucks for pots & pans, but I've also noticed discoloration on them after just a couple uses. So just beware that they are NOT 18/10 as advertised on this site, and NOT the same as your old, loved set.

I was excited to get this set since the reviews all raved about it. After the first use of the 8 qt. pot, I was dismayed that there was a 'chip' or discoloration on the bottom. I phoned Farberware and explained to the service rep that to exchange all pots would be exhorbitant mailing fees. She said she would send me another one. Sure enough, I did receive another one which works well. However, a couple more pots have tiny discolorations on the inside bottom that looks like they are defective as well. My Revereware had no such marks on the inside even after 25 yrs. Needless to say, I am disappointed....

i got that as a wedding gift, they are pretty, amazing and useful, just not made to pout in a dishwasher...it will get damaged

What a deal! I guess perhaps some people would be unhappy that the handles feel slightly cheap, but wow the pots are of great quality. Sturdy, stainless steel that cleans easily. Couldn't be happier with this purchase - I feel like it's truly underpriced. Would highly recommend to anyone getting a full set of pots. I don't like when people say it's a "good set for young people starting out" and similar comments. These are great pots, regardless of your income level. Highly recommended!