Sales Rank: 89


Features:

Oven-safe to 350 degrees F; lifetime limited warranty

2-, 3-, 4-quart covered saucepans; 8-, 10-inch skillets; 5-1/2-, 8-quart covered stockpots; 5-quart saute

Hard-anodized exteriors with aluminum core for optimum heat distribution

Interiors have three coats of Dupont nonstick, Hi-Low grooves for superior food release

Stay-cool safety-grip handles; 18/10 stainless steel lids

Average Rating:
Rating: - Durable non-stick and attractive
My wife and I bought this set about 3 years ago and they are still nearly as good as new. We selected them over Analon and Cephalon because the saucepans and skillets have molded rubber handles. This makes it possible to handle the pots without using pot holders. My wife does the cooking and I clean up so I can tell you that she has never been able to damage or even get food stuck on the cooking surfaces.

One thing that you should understand about any aluminum or cast iron cookware is staining of the outside surface. Any oils or food that spill onto the outside during cooking will actually be absorbed into the metal surface creating a dark stain that cannot be removed. I consider this part of the seasoning of the cookware and not unattractive but people who like their cookware to always look new should consider stainless steel or something.

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Rating: - Makes cooking fun!
I love these pans! I grew up using cast iron pans. I loved the way they cooked, but hated the clean up! I never have a problem with food burning or sticking on these Circulon Classic pans. Small bits of egg do stick, but wipe right out. Everyone always comments (postively) on the circles on the pancakes from the grooves. I left this set of pans behind after a break-up and now I'm buying the set piece by piece since I loved them so much. Sometimes I miss the pans more then the ex!

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Rating: - They were great - for about 4 years!
I've had my circulon set for about 4 1/2 years now and I loved them, couldn't live without them, until a few months ago. They're becoming increasingly difficult to clean and are forming a sticky residue despite the fact that I've cared for them exactly as the maufacturer said. When looking for the Meyers web site to email them, I came across some complaints of the exact same nature by people who sent their cookware back to Meyers in hopes that they would make good on the lifetime warrenty and Meyers sent a form letter (!!) saying they obviously misused them and that the warrenty is void. Unless you're willing to shell out a few hundred dollars for pots every few years (I'm not!) look elsewhere.