by Calphalon
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| Sales Rank: | 24668 (lower is better) |
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| Release Date: | 2008-01-01 |
| Label: | Calphalon |
| UPC: | 016853037483 |
| Binding: | Kitchen |
| Published By: | Calphalon |
| ASIN: | B0011MUE98 |
| Category: | Kitchen |
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 12-Inch Asian Wok with Glass Lid Features
- Featuring a hard-anodized exterior and nonstick interior.
- Versatile vessel shapes that accommodates several different cooking techniques.
- Durable nonstick coating. Dishwasher safe; quick and easy hand-washing
- Long handles that stay cool on the stovetop for hours of comfortable cooking.
- The advanced, nonstick finish gives you options to cook with or without oils for easy low-fat and non-fat cooking and makes cleanup fast and simple.
Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions
Product Description
This Calphalon One Infused Anodized Nonstick 12" flat-bottom wok combines two technologies for unparalleled nonstick cooking, Calphalon's exclusive infused anodized technology with a nonstick cooking surface. Four interlocking nonstick layers on the interior coupled with hard-anodized aluminum construction give you efficiency and control over your cooking. The exterior surface of the pan is infused with an advanced release polymer. This polymer prevents food from sticking, resists staining, and is easier to clean than most other surfaces. This nonstick version includes a glass lid that fits snugly, is oven-safe to 450 degrees F, and allows you to monitor your food while cooking. The cookware won't stain, peel or react with acidic ingredients, and promotes uniform searing and browning. Durable enough for use with nylon and wooden utensils, Calphalon One Infused Anodized Nonstick cookware is safe for gas, electric, and ceramic stovetops and is oven-safe to 500 degrees F.
Customer Reviews
Cooks well, but not durable for the price - Reviewed on 2008-05-15
7 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.
I recently purchased a 13 piece set of Calphalon Stainless steel cookware, and it was BEAUTIFUL, very high quality, and purchased after much research and deliberation.
I was considering it against the various non-stick lines, and boy am I glad I bought the set I did. This 12 inch wok was a gift with purchase, valued at around $75 on the site selling the set, along with a nice crock of wooden and plastic kitchen tools (a $50 value).
Eager to try out the new wok, I decided to try fried rice tonight for my family. The wok heated evenly and quickly and cooked quite well, though it is harder to brown food on a nonstick surface and so caramelizing onions took medium high heat and around 20 minutes. I was quite happy with its performance and made SURE to try the new plastic Calphalon spatula along with this wok, to not damage the nonstick surface.
All was well until it came time to wash it.
One meal, one use, and a Calphalon brand tool that was meant especially for their nonstick cookware and the wok had already scored on the nonstick finish. It wasn't peeling, but was definitely scoured away in certain areas and you could see long scrape marks up and down the sides. I am a fairly small lady, not some brute, and extremely short so I have poor leverage compared to a larger individual - there is NO reason a quality piece of cookware that was handled to manufacture specifications should have been damaged in the first use.
I can only conclude the quality of this product is just poor, and it is manufactured in their USA factory and everything. I will be phoning the company about the warranty and file a complaint, but I must say I am EXTREMELY disappointed in the performance of this piece. Their nicer line of impregnated nonstick cookware, their anodized line, and their stainless steel are all of higher quality than this and a much better investment for someone looking to get 10+ years of life out of an expensive line of cookware. This basic nonstick wok and the line it comes out of have left me thoroughly unimpressed.
At the rate this thing became damaged you'd be better off with the MUCH less expensive T-fal nonstick, even for a free gift I'd expect more out of a company with the reputation Calphalon has.
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