Farberware Millennium Soft Touch Stainless-Steel 12-Inch Nonstick Skillet

by Farberware

Product Features

• 12-inch skillet with twin layers of 18/10 stainless steel and aluminum core
• Efficient nonstick interior releases foods easily and cleans quickly
• Stay-cool Soft Touch handle riveted to the sides for durability
• Oven-safe to 350 degrees F; hand wash only
• Limited lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 12.6 x 2.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• 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: B000085OX8
• Item model number: 70377
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,995 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

An aluminum core in the base of each piece offers fast, even heat distribution. Encapsulating this core with stainless steel means your cooktop, sink and counters are not as likely to get scratched. Soft Touch silicone provides the handles with greater comfort, as well as heat and slip resistance. This skillet has a non-stick interior, facilitating food release and clean up.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

72 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer beware!, March 19, 2006

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Keith Bell (Republic, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Farberware Millennium Soft Touch Stainless-Steel 12-Inch Nonstick Skillet (Kitchen)

When I first bought this pan I was replacing a pan from a moderately priced set from Costco. That pan lasted about 3 years and I got my money's worth.

The positive review from America's Test Kitchen is what pointed me in this direction. The Farberware pan was a joy to use when I first bought it and I loved the even heat. All of the positive comments are accurate at first.

The problem is it only lasted 3 months before it lost it's nonstick properties almost completely. I never used spray on oil or subjected it to high heat. I was always very meticilous about the way I cleaned it and never touched the surface with anything but plastic. I even bought a special soft plastic cleaning brush so as to be very delicate with the surface.

I have been using nonstick skillets since they first came out many years ago. With the exception of one ultra cheapo model I have NEVER had a nonstick that had its nonstick go bad so quickly. Of course I can send this back to Farberware but it seems clear that if it has lost it's nonstick properties they only have to say it was my fault. Why waste $10 in shipping costs? This is my last Farberware product.

After writing this first part of the review I thought it would only be fair to email Farberware to let them respond. After doing some googling I have found that there is no email. It is also basically impossible to get someone on the phone. They sold their warranty service to a different company, All American Lighting in Berwick, PA. As it turns out this company gets terrible feedback for their service. If this isn't really Farberware what exactly is their incentive to provide good service? You can check on consumeraffairs dot com and other places and you'll get an eyeful. BUYER BEWARE!

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent pan for the money, June 29, 2004

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Practical Gourmet "practicalgourmet" (mid-coast Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Farberware Millennium Soft Touch Stainless-Steel 12-Inch Nonstick Skillet (Kitchen)

This is a great pan. I have had this pan for a couple of weeks, and have used it almost daily since receiving it.

It is heavy but well balanced, and I like the cushy silicone hand grip (which eliminates the need for a potholder) more than I expected to. The pan cooks *very* evenly, I was really impressed. It heats up quickly, and quickly responds to adjustments to the heat level (I have a gas range).

The nonstick works well, my extra crispy eggs slide right out of the pan. It is too soon to comment on the longevity of the non-stick, but I can say this pan was considerably less expensive than the Calphalon pan it replaced, which only lasted 2 years. And it can go in the dishwasher.

The pan is attractive and oven safe to 400 degrees F. All in all, I vote it a good buy.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice skillet, October 24, 2004

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B. Williams - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Farberware Millennium Soft Touch Stainless-Steel 12-Inch Nonstick Skillet (Kitchen)

We originally purchased one of these skillets as a gift for my father-in-law, since this particular skillet was highly recommended by a cooking show he watches. A few months ago, our favorite nonstick pan suffered a calamity (houseguest plus metal fork = bad) and we ended up replacing it with one of these. I can just say WOW. It doesn't feel like a $20 skillet! We have cooked several meals with it (I cook a lot of scrambled eggs) so far and it's performing great. Beware that it quite heavy. Othwerwise, recommended.