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4.5
I inherited a 2.5 quart Calphalon stainless pan that I love so I have been looking for a bigger one. Finally! This pan is perfect for what I wanted! The measure marks on the inside were an added bonus and easy to read.Fit, Form and Function all good.Bought used. Cheers.You get a great set for the price of one pot.Clean design with sturdy handle and thoughtful features that make it functional and potentially long-lastingThe handle on the lid gets very hot. Otherwise It's great!Bought my first set a couple years ago and just added this to my collection! Very happy with my purchaseWhen I was a new bride at age 17, I couldn't afford good cookware. Now into my 40's I am upgrading for the umpteenth time, but this time to cookware that will last forever. I have a few pieces of Calphalon and have been pleased with their performance, so when I saw this pot, it definately turned my head. I have not been disappointed.My first impression was of how heavy this pot is. Heft is a sign of quality, and this pot and it's inserts are hefty. I have owned entire pot sets that didn't weigh as much as the steamer!Upon first use I found the time it takes to boil water for pasta was noticably reduced. Just cover the pot to bring the water to a boil then remove the lid. In contrast to some other reviews, I found the insert adequate for pasta. Yes, you do need more water, but isn't the idea to BOIL pasta, not STEAM it? Lifting the insert from the pot to drain the pasta is very convienent. Just lift it from the water to strain back into the pot and place it on a plate while you empty the pot. Keep your pasta hot by leaving a couple of inches of the hot water in the bottom, pasta in the insert, lid on.I have made so much pasta sauce in this pot I had to can 5 quarts of leftovers. The heavy disk in the bottom of the pot allows not only for a quick boil, but also for long periods of simmering without scortching. The glass lid is great since you can peer inside without lifting the lid, and the stainless inside is bright so you can see.I had concerns about the lid and spattering after reading the reviews. I can see where these people are coming from, but I think the problem is solved by using lower heat. The handle on the lid isn't plastic and will get hot - eventually. It took a LONG time for it to get hot enough I couldn't handle it bare-handed, but common sense will tell you to always check before touching anything that has been in contact with a heat source.The handles on the steamer can get in the way but I don't know that this is a real problem, and I don't know how they could design it better. After all, you if you are using this insert you will need to retrieve it somehow.Cleanup was no problem at all. Again, I believe a lot of the issues would be solved if lower heat was used. I usually wash the lid in the dishwasher and the pot by hand. The brushed stainless gives you the beautiful look of stainless without the hassle of "spit shining" it. Fingerprints and water spots aren't quite as noticable.Storing this big pot and all it's accessories is not a problem since they all stack beautifully and require a much smaller footbrint than several separate pieces.I love this pot so much I purchased one for each of my daughters as well. I don't want them to have to wait 20+ years for quality cookware. Perhaps owning quality stuff will inspire them and they will enjoy their time in the kitchen - not struggle with it like I did for so long. I only wish I had this a LONG time ago!wouldn't have anything else !!!Este producto dice que es completamente de acero inoxidable y no es así. Es la segunda vez que la usaba, hicimos un caldo con base en tomate verde que dejamos hervir varias horas. Al lavarla me doy cuenta con desilusión de que los remaches que sostienen las agarraderas tienen un color y textura diferentes al interior de la olla. Se dañaron con la acidez del caldo. No les recomiendo esta olla. El fabricante miente al decir de qué está hecha y no pone advertencias de que no se debe usar con ciertos ingredientes. El tomate es bastante común y siendo supuestamente de acero inoxidable debería resistir. Completa decepción con los productos Calphalon.I first only boiled water in it for the first 10 uses to try it on the portable induction and it worked fine. Boiled green beans pot bottom turned a rainbow of colors that do not wash out and looks like some corrosion in three spots all though tiny. The pot is thin on the sides and you almost could cut yourself on the lip it is than thin. This pot would not stand up to much banging around. If you want to only boil water in it it is fine and the lid is good. I would not buy another Calphalon pot again. Similar reviews were posted before I bought but I thought it can't be that bad but it is low quality for the cost of it.This pan is heavy, great quality.. it holds more than you think..Busque varias opciones... pero tomando en cuenta la calidad y el precio, definitivamente vale la pena.Excellent pot, great quality and love the draining ridge on the lid
