I've seen this pan in stores, and have noticed small nicks/pith marks in the finish. Do they affect performance? Can they get bigger & cause problems
149268
I've got a few scratches on mine since I bought it. That being said, this pan is very durable and I love the performance on it. I've made everything from Lasagna, Mac N Cheese, and roasted meats. It cleans well and can be put in the dishwasher. I don't mess with the Teflon stuff because I'm pretty hard on cookware, and this product suits my needs.
149269
Not that I have noticed. They are mostly cosmetic and we're not present on mine when I opened the box. But after use, all my stainless steel baking pieces and pots have nicks / pith marks.
30558
hi Sangki,Iv'e had my pan for several months. The handle still seems tight as it should. If yours is loose Iwould exchange it for a new one. To be honest with you its a great pan, cleans easily. Iwould buy another. I think it' the best. thanks jimmy
1468144
I do, but ive noticed my most used pan has now lost is glossy shine after a year, other than that no problems
271686
I have used mine many times (searing) with no problem whatsoever. If left on high heat long enough, just about any type of pan will warp. That being said, this is a great pan. With minimal care, it should give you many years of service.
407027
Sorry, we have only had our pan for a couple of months and it's the first one We've owned so no idea how to answer your question. They have a great warranty so you might contact customer support at http://www.calphalon.com
555658
I have not had a problem with marks made by pan movement on the surface. I recommend cleaning the cooktop with cleaners made for glass top stoves. I am very pleased with this product. I use it daily.
1564314
When I bought it I was told there isn't anything on earth you can't make a mark on..it is metal utensil safe and it won't come off or lose it's non-stick performance. .so if you don't mind cosmetic marks on your pan go ahead and use metal utensils.
695906
No, I can find no difference in heat and the pan seems totally level. Did your last pan slowly develop a high center, or was it there from the beginning? So far, the T-Fal pan is fine. Perhaps after years of use, a pan might warp. Time will tell, but I doubt this will happen.
254644
Sorry, but no. Ours are going on 15 years old now (what? how did that happen?) and are all in near new condition except for the fry pans, which have some build up, but no pitting. Maybe it is a newer formula, since yours are only a year old.
103507
To BC & VP: The only stainless skillet I recently bought was the Cuisinart 722-36H Chef's Classic.. The whole trick to preventing food from sticking is not to have the pan too hot. Also - have a bottle of Bar Keepers Friend on hand for thorough cleaning. Really works. The pan will look like new. Good luck.
1422303
Mine didn't fit properly so I sent it back. Ruined the pan by putting large scratches in it.
1845570
I purchased this model before Christmas. After one use (cooking prime rib on Christmas Day), we noticed that the interior bottom surface had pitted in several spots. It appears that the shiny stainless surface had just "flaked" off. We liked the pan otherwise, and it appeared of good quality and weight, but sadly, we had to return it. Not sure at this point whether to try again on the same model and hope we don't get a "lemon," or look for a different brand. I'm leaning toward a different brand as it appears that that the poor quality is a systemic manufacturing problem, as the pitting of the stainless surface was noted by other reviewers. I purchased this model before Christmas. After one use (cooking prime rib on Christmas Day), we noticed that the interior bottom surface had pitted in several spots. It appears that the shiny stainless surface had just "flaked" off. We liked the pan otherwise, and it appeared of good quality and weight, but sadly, we had to return it. Not sure at this point whether to try again on the same model and hope we don't get a "lemon," or look for a different brand. I'm leaning toward a different brand as it appears that that the poor quality is a systemic manufacturing problem,... » Read More I purchased this model before Christmas. After one use (cooking prime rib on Christmas Day), we noticed that the interior bottom surface had pitted in several spots. It appears that the shiny stainless surface had just "flaked" off. We liked the pan otherwise, and it appeared of good quality and weight, but sadly, we had to return it. Not sure at this point whether to try again on the same model and hope we don't get a "lemon," or look for a different brand. I'm leaning toward a different brand as it appears that that the poor quality is a systemic manufacturing problem, as the pitting of the stainless surface was noted by other reviewers. « Show Less
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Yes that the kind I have. I have heavily used the pan for 5 years now and I just started to notice some discoloration in the center, but I would say it has lasted enough. As a rule I never put the heat higher that 7.
1970316
I think I have the same skillet and I use it with no problems. A good pan like the All Clad should radiate the heat all over the pan's surface.
1601933
We have had no problem with ours in fact I have two pans that are 7 years old and no problem. I wish you good luck, yours may just be a manufacture defect.
889087
My pans have not developed a sticky surface so I can't speak from experience but I have read other reviews that say it doesn't seem to affect the quality of use.
1728882
I never noticed any imperfections, and I never use metal utensils on the pan. I've had it for a few months, and it's probably the best I've ever used.