KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Hard-Base Porcelain Aluminum Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Navy

by KitchenAid

Product Features

• Includes 1-quart and 2-quart covered saucepans, 8-quart covered stockpot, 11-inch, 4-1/4-quart covered sauté pan, and 8- and 10-inch French skillets
• Hard-base, navy blue porcelain exteriors surround aluminum core for efficient heat distribution
• Stay-cool CoolGrip handles feature stainless shafts with silicone rubber grips
• Hand washing recommended; oven-safe to 400 degrees F
• Limited lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 17.8 x 15 inches
• Shipping Weight: 20 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: B00008GK9V
• Item model number: 15148
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,643 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Includes: 1 Qt and 2 Qt Covered Saucepan, 8 Qt Covered Stockpot, 8'' and 10'' Open Skillets, 11''/4.25 Qt. Covered Saute with Helper Handle All the cookware essentials are included in this collection. Cool grip handles - 18/10 stainless steel shaft encased in soft silicone rubber provide a soft cool, confident grip. Three-coat nonstick surface includes patented ''Hard-Base'' ceramic primer that hardens the inside of the pan providing exceptional food release and durability. Heavy gauge aluminum core guarantees fast and even heating. Tough porcelain enamel exterior is durable and easy to clean. ...

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars well worth the money and will be used, August 8, 2005

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hope wells (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Hard-Base Porcelain Aluminum Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Navy (Kitchen)

i own the red set which i have had for about one year. i purchased an 11 piece set back then. our home burned down but we were able to salvage some items from the kitchen, these were one of those items.
this is a set that you will use and will love to use. stay cool handles. the weight of each pan feels so good when you cook. every size of pan is used and we are 3 in our family.
great quality and clean up is easy...pans stay true red and i don't see any cooking stains on the pans yet.
these are worthy of a 5 star rating.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Be careful if you have a ceramic cooktop, May 29, 2007

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J. Wilhelm (Baltimore,MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Hard-Base Porcelain Aluminum Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Navy (Kitchen)

The pans work great. But KitchenAid warns that if you have a ceramic cooktop, the pans will fuse to the surface if accidentally left on the stove after water has boiled away. I am still using them, but being more careful, especially when cooking rice or other items where the liquid may cook away quicker than you expect. Also they are not dishwasher safe, maybe because of the handles. KitchenAid needs to get their act together and make these pans more user friendly.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous pans, April 22, 2006

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A. Cantrell (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Hard-Base Porcelain Aluminum Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Navy (Kitchen)

I received a blue set for Christmas and I love them. The stay cool handles really stay cool, even if you are cooking something for a long time. They are beautiful and Iloev the way they feel. My Caphalon pans are now collecting dust in the back of the cupboard becuase I like these so much more.