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Circulon Infinite Cookware
The Circulon Infinite cookware product line is made of hard anodized aluminum for strength and even heat distribution. Circulon Infinite has a very flat stainless steel base that can be used on all types of stoves from induction to glass top. Handles and lids are stainless steel. Circulon guarantees their TOTAL Hi-Low nonstick system of grooves will outlast all other brands. It is oven safe to 500 degrees.
Infinite Circulon is sold in a set of 10 pieces, otherwise 13 different vessels can be bought separately. The Infinite Circulon cookware product line is dishwasher safe.
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Infinite Circulon fares extremely well with reviewers at Amazon. One five star reviewer's raves include an in depth comparison to Calphalon cookware:
"I absolutely love Circulon "Infinite" cookware! It does everything that's promised, and goes into the dishwasher too! Believe me; this can be a very important feature if quick and easy cleanup is important you. I've owned many brands of cookware over the years, and for one reason or another, they have fallen short of my expectations. Yes, even my Calphalon cookware can't hold a candle to Circulon "Infinite."
Another reviewer notes the health benefits:
"This is a "MUST HAVE" cookware set for your kitchen. It's a very high quality, and durable set. My food cooks evenly, I even use less butter and oil because the nonstick material is extraordinarily fabulous! The best set I've ever purchased. I've been using it for 2 months and definitely feel I won't need to buy a cookware set ever again. I rate this product 10 stars!!"
"Circulon has a huge hit with their Infinite group - it works perfectly on induction and is very well made. There is nothing about this pan that we don't like!"
Reviewers find Infinite Circulon lives up to its claims of being exceptional in the nonstick department. They enjoy that it's dishwasher safe, and find Infinite Circulon durable, high quality cookware.
Your Cookware Helper Note: I have a couple Circulon Infinite pans and love them. On my flat top stove it lays perfectly flat due to its thick base. It heats evenly and clean-up is always a breeze, whether by hand or in the dishwasher. Highly recommended.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 04 June 2011 20:06
Circulon 2 Cookware
The Circulon 2 cookware product line features the patented TOTAL Hi-Lo Food release system. It is heavy gauge hard anodized aluminum cookware with grooves to prevent damage during cooking. It has a nonstick coating Circulon guarantees will outperform all other nonstick cookware. Circulon 2 is sold in a 10 piece set with a double bonus, a 12 piece set, or as 13 separates. The vessels in the 10 piece set include 1 and 2 quart covered saucepans, an 8 quart covered stockpot, 8 and 10 inch French skillets, and a 4 quart covered saute.The line has ergonomic handles, it is oven safe to 350 degrees, is not safe in your dishwasher, and has a limited lifetime warranty. Hand wash only.
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The Circulon 2 cookware line rated extremely high with Amazon reviewers. One set is sold as a 10 piece set and another sold as a 12 piece set both received five out of five stars. All reviewers give the sets five stars.The separates for the most part, range between 4 1/2 to 5 stars with a few exceptions.
One five star reviewer says of the 10 piece set, "I've had a set of Circulon pans for over two years now, and it was the best purchase I ever made. They are so incredibly easy to clean, that you simply swish some soapy water over them and they are done! Nothing sticks, and the finish is incredibly durable.
"I've simmered hours of soups, stews, spaghetti sauces, stir fries, etc., in these pans, and they still look like new. The pans are well made and distribute heat evenly. The circular pattern in the finish seems to help foods brown too.
"Warning: the Manufacturer's instructions tell you not to use cooking sprays (like "Pam"), but to use oil instead. (Apparently cooking sprays can get too hot, hurting the finish.) I hope the tiny drizzle of olive oil I use doesn't add too many calories to my dishes!"
Another five star reviewer says of the set sold as a 12 piece on Amazon, "Cannot say enough good about this set. My fiance does most of the cooking, and I let him pick out the cookware for our registry. Everything heats so evenly and quickly. I was a bit worried when it said not to use on 'high' for electric stoves, but it heated so quickly on the '7' setting, it was faster than my old Teflon set on high! Also won't miss that you can't dish wash them -- they clean so easily! The ergonomic handles are great, too. Excellent set, hands down."
Reviewers couldn't be more satisfied with the Circulon 2 cookware line, although a few wish it were dishwasher safe, even though they often quickly add that the line is very easy to hand wash.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 04 June 2011 20:05
Circulon Elite Cookware
The Circulon Elite cookware product line has their patented TOTAL hard anodized hi-low food release system. It has grooves to prevent damage to the vessels while cooking and provides better nonstick performance. Circulon Elite is made of hard anodized aluminum covered in a nonstick substance that Circulon guarantees will outperform all other nonstick cookware. The hard anodized aluminum is heavy gauge to heat quickly and evenly, and to make sure there are no hot spots. Edges of vessels are flared for easy pouring.Circulon Elite cookware is sold in a 10 piece set with two bonus vessels, or as 15 separates. The 10 piece line includes a 1 and 2 quart covered saucepan, an 8 quart covered stockpot, 8 and 10 inch open French skillets, an 11 inch "Open Everything Pan" and a 5 1/2 quart Dutch Oven.
The "Comfort Grip" handles are made of riveted stainless steel and silicone for easy, slip free gripping. The lids are break resistant glass with stainless steel rims so you can watch food as it cooks.
This line is oven safe to 400 degrees and has a limited lifetime warranty.
The Circulon Elite cookware product line is NOT dishwasher safe. Hand wash only.
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Circulon Elite fares extremely well with Amazon reviewers; the line's set and individual pieces of cookware receives 4 1/2 to 5 stars. The Circulon Elite 10 piece set receives 4 1/2 stars overall. A five star reviewer said, "The pots and pans are fantastic! I have baked, covered and uncovered, at 400 degrees various recipes in these pots, and the food cooks and browns evenly, yet the food never burns or adheres to the surfaces, its absolutely remarkable, and these pans are a joy to clean, yes I said joy. It's so easy, I almost feel guilty.
"The lids appear to be dishwasher safe, (I hand wash them) and although well designed for cooking, the channeled rims do require a little more focus during cleaning.
I have a glass top range, and the bottoms of these pots are perfect and compatible. Buy these Circulon ELITE, the most attractive and functional of the Circulon line, culinary gratification guaranteed!"
One disgruntled customer was especially upset about the warranty and provides some information people may wish to consider, "Their warranty requires me to send $15 along with each piece I want replaced. So lets see...approx $10-15 to pack and ship the defective item plus $15 for them to mail it back...that's $30 per piece, and $60 for two pots. What bunk!!!"
The majority of Amazon reviewers are impressed with Circulon Elite Cookware. Most find the line well made, sturdy, and a great kitchen performer. They like the nonstick and feel it lives up to the manufacturer's claims of being superior. They find clean up easy, and are extremely pleased they had purchased Circulon Elite cookware.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 04 June 2011 20:05
