Going back and forth steel vs glass lids. Any regrets buying set with glass lids?
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I went back and forth a bit as well, but I am happy I went with the glass. 1) it was a bit cheaper...always a plus 2) So far there has been no staining and the seal seems to be very reliable on all of the lids.
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No regrets. The lids are well made. I have a Martha Stewart brand pot with clear lid...the worse! Love the Cooks brand.
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Absolutely NO. I love being able to see how everythings going without disturbing anything.
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After buying several lids for this pan, I found the Nordic Wear restaurant 12" brush stainless steel lid to have the best fit. It's somewhat flimsy but costs under $20 at Amazon. The type of cooking I do in the pan doesn't require use of a lid for very long.
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They seem quite sturdy to me. I've used them all A LOT and I haven't had a problem yet. These things are so convenient. I will never look for another lid again! I hope this helps.
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Yes! That's one of the nice design features. I should mention that I didn't actually get the stainless steel one, it looks a little different, but I'm assuming the lid design is the same.
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I am interested in the kitchen aide gourmet essential cookware brushed stainless steel set, but am wondering are the lids metal or glass?
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I can't say since I don't own Pampered Chef containers, but they look very similar and seem to have all the same features. I've been so pleased with my GlassLock's, that I see no reason to change. I would guess the Pampered Chef containers are a little bit more expensive, based on my knowledge of the Pampered chef products.
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Fair question. I have a skillet with a glass lid. The lid is heavy. These lids are not lightweight, but are not as heavy. So, my money would be on this from a hand dexterity point of view, On the flip side, you might not have to handle the lid as much if you can see through it. So the glass lid has advantages. I guess it depends on what you are cooking.
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Brad,Thank you for your question. Yes, the lids fit perfectly onto the sauté pots. The set is very duriable. I'd but it again, for sure. I flip flop to an from my cast iron but for fast and easy clean up, I use the faberware set. Just can't part with the cast iron as some foods do better in cast iron. The only thing about the set is that the handles on the saute pots are a bit heavier than the pot themselves. So if it's empty, the pot will not balance well. But who cooks food without putting the food in the pot? Right? I think you'll be happy with the set. At first, I was going to go with All Clad stainless still but Faberware has been around since the late 1800s so felt I couldn't go wrong.James Brad,Thank you for your question. Yes, the lids fit perfectly onto the sauté pots. The set is very duriable. I'd but it again, for sure. I flip flop to an from my cast iron but for fast and easy clean up, I use the faberware set. Just can't part with the cast iron as some foods do better in cast iron. The only thing about the set is that the handles on the saute pots are a bit heavier than the pot themselves. So if it's empty, the pot will not balance well. But who cooks food without putting the food in the pot? Right? I think you'll be happy with the set. At first,... » Read More Brad,Thank you for your question. Yes, the lids fit perfectly onto the sauté pots. The set is very duriable. I'd but it again, for sure. I flip flop to an from my cast iron but for fast and easy clean up, I use the faberware set. Just can't part with the cast iron as some foods do better in cast iron. The only thing about the set is that the handles on the saute pots are a bit heavier than the pot themselves. So if it's empty, the pot will not balance well. But who cooks food without putting the food in the pot? Right? I think you'll be happy with the set. At first, I was going to go with All Clad stainless still but Faberware has been around since the late 1800s so felt I couldn't go wrong.James « Show Less
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I think they would do well for you. They have a great seal you just have to master the art of getting the lids on. Once you get a handle on that you will love them. Press the lid down in one spot then work the rest of the lid down with thumbs while pressing down. I got a bit frustrated at first with the lids but once you get the hang of it they are great I have no regrets with this purchase and did buy more.
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Not sure. They are much better than the older ones. They are thicker and stain resistant. No more pasta sauce rings as I got with the older cheaper ones. Well worth the extra cost. And yes the lids are the same size as the old ones.
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The steel one is dishwasher safe but the painted ones are not. The lids are top rack safe.
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I've seen lids for these, but I don't recall where or how much they were. The first two results at http://goo.gl/bO6aJ have the lids, but you may be able to find them on Amazon if you poke around.
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The lids seem to be of good quality yes. I haven't used them a whole lot thus far but they have been great the few times I've used them.
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I'm looking into this set because my mom owns two. She just informed me that she has only ever had an issue with a plastic lid not snapping on one side anymore. She called Pyrex and they alway replace it (the entire unit-lid and glass bottom).
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I have a large collection of these, and the lids are definitely not difficult to pry off. They are dishwasher safe (I have a Bosch dishwasher with a third rack for flat items, which is where I put them, not sure if that makes a difference). Mine are relatively new so I don't know if they will warp or fit less well over time, but so far they are fabulous.
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Answer here...I am still waiting for working glass and bowl lids to become available again--no one in the company seems to know. I check back once a month. I will be wise enough to stock up next time!!
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Yes, I use the lids all the time for the pots and the skillets. The center of the lid is glass but that isn't quite as much of a help as you might expect at first because the lid becomes covered with condensation when the food is cooking. Otherwise, they work well and fit tightly. I'm still really enjoying this set of cookware and they are holding up well to regular use.