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116 of 123 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
In defense of silicone polyester nonstick..., December 27, 2004
I've been using this cookware for years with no problems and I believe the reviewer "science2000" is really going too far criticizing the product; especially since they admit never using it.
The product description for the 6pc set falsely points out features available on other items in the Farberware line. This does wrongly create the impression these features are part of the 6pc bakeware set.
There are no "Heat resistant silicone rubber safety grip handles" on the bakeware. The bakeware is safe to 500 degrees not 350 degrees.
You get a loaf pan, two 9" rounds, a 9" square, a 13x9x2 and a medium size cookie sheet.
Also, the Farberware bakeware line uses "Two-coat silicone polyester nonstick coating" not SilverStone. IMO, both surfaces are not ideal for roasting. For baking, I see no advantage to SilverStone. IMO, only a real amateur (or someone with limited resources) would use nonstick bakeware on the range anyway.
I can understand how the description is misleading, but it's just an error that Amazon will correct. Note to "science2000", Amazon will accept this product for return, provide you a refund and also pay your return shipping. Just call and tell them the description is wrong.
I also own two insulated SilverStone baking sheets. They are top of the line and each sheet costs more than all my Farberware bakeware combined. But, I don't regularly use the SilverStone sheets because the darker surface produces inferior results in my opinion. I do on occasion cover these SilverStone sheets with a silicon baking mat or aluminum foil (to reduce burning) and use them for baking cookies as they are insulated (I prefer insulated baking sheets for cookies as I've adjusted my recipes for this type of sheet).
So, why does someone with redundant top of the line cookware purchase cheap Farberware bakeware? Because the loaf and cake pans in this line produce superior results and, for the price, I'll use the baking sheet provided for something like warming leftovers. My problem with the baking sheet is the smaller size and my preference for insulated sheets. I've actually purchased insulated "silicone polyester nonstick" baking sheets from another manufacturer and I like them for my purposes.
In my experience, the great cookie bakers use old-fashioned non-insulated cookie sheets that are not nonstick and are made of steel or tin. Why? Nonstick surface cause the cookies to "spread" and darker nonstick surfaces lead the cookies to bake too rapidly. The dark surface is also a problem with cake and pie molds.
Farberware bakeware is made of 0.6-mm cold-rolled steel (professional gauge) and the nonstick surface has proven durable for baking in my experience. Also, these pans are more lightly colored than the SilverStone pans I own and don't require the same level of temperature adjustments. The oversized metal "handles" on the bakeware allow the user to easily manipulate the pan in the oven. My "Chicago Metallic" SilverStone cake pans lack handles and I have stopped using them in favor of the much cheaper Farberware cake pans. I have 4 of the 9" Farberware cake pans at this time.
These are by far the cheapest pans in my kitchen, but I'm totally satisfied with them. And, unlike the other reviewer, I've actually used the pans for some time with zero visible wear (I hand wash all nonstick FYI).
To allege these specific pans may have "release properties" with no apparent backing in research or fact seems unscientific. And, I did an Internet search on "toxic silicone polyester" and found words like food safe describing the material.
Finally, some people tell me that Teflon based coatings like SilverStone are toxic. I did an Internet search on "toxic Teflon" and "toxic Teflon, SilverStone" that seems to back up those concerns. For example, one article claims "DuPont studies show that the Teflon offgases toxic particulates at 446°F". But, I'm not a scientist, just a dedicated cook, and I don't really know about "toxic Teflon", "offgases" or "release properties" and frankly I'm not too worried about it.
I highly recommend this set for new cooks (all non stick is forgiving), people on a budget or serious cooks who, for whatever reason, choose to violate convention and use non stick bakeware instead of tin.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best bakeware I've used, April 30, 2005
I am really impressed with this 6-pc farberware set. All of the pieces are extremely high quality, thick and completely nonstick. Unlike many so called "nonstick" pans, I don't even need to use cooking spray to keep cakes and other things from sticking to the surface.
These have also been extremly durable after months of consistant use. There hasn't been any discoloration or scratching.
Don't bother spending tons on bakeware, get these and you won't be sorry.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but not the greatest, November 14, 2005
I got these for a STEAL on Amazon. They are very non-stick and overall I like them. I have had a few problems though:
When using the cookie sheet in the oven, for some reason the pan seems to "snap." I don't know how to explain this but the two opposite corners seem to "flip up." I was using the oven at 400 degrees, so I'm not sure what caused that.
Also, as mentioned, I made the mistake of dishwasing the cookie the pan. When I took it out and was drying it off, rust-colored water drained out from the groove on the edge. Not a big deal, but it would be nice to be able to dishwash these without them rusting.
Despite these problems, I do like them and got them for a great deal on Amazon.
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