Chef's Secret 15-Piece Element Stainless-Steel Cookware Set Reviews

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First off I wanted to say that I have had these pans for a few months. I had an initial reaction to them and I wanted to make sure I felt the same a few months later before providing a review. Here's my opinions:

THE GOOD The pans are VERY heavy and as such do an excellent job of heat retention and transmission. They are beautiful and heat through/cook very evenly. Easy to clean, even when things stick (see the bad).

THE BAD I have a lot of problems with things sticking to these pans. I find that as soon as the knob on my stove hits Medium, it's like turning on a "please stick to the pan" switch somewhere. Even cooking with no-stick sprays and oil doesn't prevent this.....at least not in my experience.

THE CONCLUSION I love the heat distribution on these pans and I think they cook very well, but the sticking issue really puts a bit of a damper on my feelings for them. I have since purchased 3 individual non-stick pans for use when I know sticking will ruin the food. All in all the price is decent, but don't make the mistake that these pans will resist sticking.

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I love this cookware! I have always used "no stick" cookware and every year I seem to replace it no matter how expensive it is. I realized that all the major cooking channel chefs use stainless steel cookware so I decided to try it. I will never go back to the no stick cookware. This is nice and heavy and if something happens to stick on it I just heat a little water in it and it comes right off. This is a great buy for the money.

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The cookware purchased was to be used everyday in our home, and we really use it. With a family of seven the cookware is used several times a day with everyone cooking at different times. The cookware we were used to using was from pampered chef, and let me say that I thought it was good until the coating started to come off in our food. While shopping for cookware, we went to the county fair and watched a presentation on health craft cookware. This cookware seem to be the best for waterless cookware until they revealed the price at the end of the demonstration. Who in the hell has 3500.00 to spend on a set of cookware, I sure don't. The cookware set we found on amazon has been wonderful. I would recommend this set to anyone who is looking for a great set of cookware. The only problem I have with it is, it's not made in the U.S.A.

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I have used waterless cookware all my adult life. I had Magnalite pots and pans for 50 years and decided that, for our 50th Anniversary, I would get some new ones. Magnalite is no longer available so I decided to try these. I have had a stainless pan before so I felt comfortable ordering these.

The first thing I cooked was frozen peas. I followed directions and the peas cooked perfectly but...the stainless pans stained! I tried another recipe...the pot roast...and made large stains that wouldn't go away with washing. Everything I cook leaves stains on the bottom of the pans. If I want nice pans again, I'll probably have to get stainless steel cleaner. I have followed their directions for washing and rinsing carefully so I don't know why they stain..... PLUS, the middle saucepan lid doesn't seal properly. BUMMER!

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I had to rely on other purchasers' reviews before I decided to invest in this set. I'm glad I did. The price is right, but more importantly, this cookware will help me eat more vegetables. I cooked sweet potatoes as soon as I received the set, which turned out great. I burned the pot since it was my first try, but it was really easy to clean. All I had to do was boil some water with vinegar in it. Highly recommend anyone who wants to eat healthier for the new year.

Review of Stainless Steel Professional Cookware Sausepan w/ Lid

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I bought this saucepan because I couldn't find one in cast iron. I also did not want a non stick lining. I no longer trust that stuff.

I'm quite happy with my purchase. It's the first professional grade piece. It looks great. It does not stain. It does well in the dishwasher.

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The pot was bought as a gift for my daughter and her boyfriend. As I was told it is a great pot and really enjoy using it.

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This knife is the only knife I use. It feels good in the hand and it cuts, dices and chops without effort. Be careful because it is very sharp, which takes some getting use to.

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I bought this knife for my boyfriend for Christmas. He's a chef and all I hear day in and day out after work is how much he loves it! I've never actually gotten to use it but I trust his opinion!! :)

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My wife, kitchen marvel, told me for years that Shun knives are perfect for cooks. Bought her one...then two...then three....and for our next anniversary! maybe four.!!! She loves 'em...!!!

Lodge A5DOL Parchment Paper Dutch Oven Liners, pack of 8 Review

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This is NOT a must-have product; but it IS a GOOD product. 8 flat parchment liners, each 20 inches in diameter will fit nicely in a 12-inch (6 quart) cast iron DO. I used it in my 10-inch, and cut away most of the excess, folding about 1/2 inch down over the edge of the DO, which protected the edge from drips and spills as I served. The paper did not inhibit the seal of the lid or the performance of the oven at all. When clean up time came, I just folded the liner onto itself and tossed it away no hassle to remove the last of the food. I could have even tossed it into the fire. There was some condensation between the liner and the DO, which I just wiped out with a sponge and warm water.

Granted, a properly seasoned/conditioned (and mine is) DO is not difficult to clean, but the liner enabled me to spend more time enjoying our friends on our camping trip, rather than cleaning the cast iron in the dark. But if your DO is not well seasoned yet (maybe a new pre-seasoned piece, straight out of the box), this will ensure your food won't stick. It is also helpful for those dishes that can impair that good, black non-stick conditioning, especially sweet, sticky, or acidic (tomato) based fare.

Coleman also makes this same product, but (at this writing) Lodge is about half the price.

Aluminum liners are also available. I chose the parchment liners over the aluminum ones for a few reasons:

* parchment liners are one-size-fits-most; aluminum liners are size-specific

* parchment is more compact than the aluminum ones. I can store all 7 remaining liners inside the DO or in

my camp box

* parchment is more eco-friendly than aluminum

* Lodge liners cost less than the aluminum ones

One thing to note that might make the aluminum ones a better choice for some applications is that the parchment does not fit flat up against the sides of the oven; it must be sort of pleated to go in picture a giant basket-type coffee filter, and you'll get the idea. The parchment would be less pleated in a larger oven; more-so in a smaller oven.

Also note that liners are not permitted in Dutch Oven cooking contests. These are for recreational cooking only.

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Yes, I'm lazy. These liners make cleanup a snap, just fold them as you take them out and add to the campfire. Some moisture will pass to the oven, so don't forget to re-oil befre you put it away. The parchment will not burn under normal cooking, but if you usually burn dinner you'll have to scrub abd re-season anyway.

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Plus: keeps the oven clean while camping I didn't have to do too much to keep things clean BUT minus: it burns and it got into the food I was making so I couldn't serve that and the areas it burned through I had to clean so it defeated the purpose. might try the tin ones next time.

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These worked excellent! Made camp clean up so much easier! Will definitely be bringing these from now on! The fit was great. I don't know what the reviewer who said they burned was doing. We put ours in our 8qt Dutch oven and placed it right in the fire. 30-40mins later we had a perfect cowboy stew and later a perfect peach cobbler! Neither parchment liner was the least bit browned or burnt.

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These work, don't get me wrong. But they're kind of annoying to deal with. Not as annoying as scrubbing out my Dutch oven in the dark while camping, but annoying. They're really crinkly and they kind of shift in the Dutch oven when you're adding ingredients. It's worth it not to have to work so hard at washing it though.

However, they aren't a great value for the price. For some reason I was expecting a truly innovative design. These are just circles of parchment paper. I could easily make them myself.

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I bought this for our log cabin home and I absolutely love it!! It has a rustic look to it and is very practical! We fit two large frying pans on top of the pot rack and hang our cast iron pans from the rack hooks. I got such a good deal on it by buying from Amazon. I had shopped around for a pot rack for a while but couldn't pass up the deal I got from this site!!

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Incomplete order & missing necessary parts. All 12 pot hooks were missing. Now I'm going to have to go out to purchase my own hooks from a hardware store. Disappointed.

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My wife is very pleased with this purchase. It supports all her heavy pots and pans. And, importantly, it looks great.

From my perspective, I was grateful it came with mounting hardware to mount into the trusses. 4 sturdy hooks that screw directly into the trusses. A 3/8" drill bit is needed so that should give you an idea as to their size. While it is designed to mount on a ceiling with 16" trusses, I had no problem installing in our trusses that are 24" apart (an older house).

My only complaint is that it is not easy as one would think to adjust the height. Our ceiling is only 8 ft and my wife wanted the rack to hang only a foot below the ceiling to minimize head banging. One would think one could simply adjust by using less links ... but it is not so easy because the links are too narrow to fit over the hooks that attach to the ceiling and at the other end ... it is closed tight around the link. I had to use a big hammer and screwdriver to pry open the end link in order to shorten each chain by 10 links. It took me about an hour to install.

Bottom line: My wife is happy in how it looks and functions. I am very happy at the cost and at how sturdy it attaches -despite the minor difficulty I had with adjusting the links. No regrets.

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This pot rack lets us get the pans out of the way in our extremely small kitchen. Comes with all the hardware to hang it from either two or four hooks

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This unit was difficult to install. The frame was slightly warped making it not hang completely straight. One of the hanging chains had one less link on it which also caused leveling issue. However, it is up and looks great. You can't tell it's not perfectly level anyhow. We have 8' ceiling so the chains had to be choked up. I will have to cut the excess off eventually which will be difficult. It is a beautiful dark bronze color and quite solid. I would buy it again if we move.

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My wife is a snob when it comes to cookware. We have 8 All-Clad pots & pans hanging from our pot hanger and she won't use anything other than All-Clad or Le Creuset brand cookware. I get her a new All-Clad pot each year to add to her collection. She loves this one and uses it mainly to cook side dishes.

This line of cookware is extremely robust and, if you invest in them, there is a good possibility that you will never need to buy a replacement for them.

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The original "French White" Corningware was made of Corning's famous pyroceramic glass, which could be used on the gas stove, put directly in the freezer, put under the broiler right from the freezer, and oh yes, also used in a microwave. And it was very unlikely to shatter if dropped. If you pounded on it with a hammer and nail you might have gotten it to break.

When World Kitchens bought the license from Corningback in the 90's, they decided to halt production of a line of cookware that would take anything and last forever, and dupe customers, especially brides, into thinking the stoneware "French White" was the same thing as the wonderful French White pyroceramic cookware previously available to their mothers and sisters.

The pattern is very attractive and can be used with any decor, and they do offer many sizes, but this stuff is not, repeat, really not, what people mean when they say "Corningware."

Le Creuset can do most of the above mentioned, but it being metal you cannot use it in the microwave. Stoneware cannot go on top of the stove, and repeated trips from the freezer to the oven will eventually cause it to craze and crack. And stoneware will also chip, and break if dropped, etc. Pyrex glassware cannot go on the gas stove although you can take it from the freezer to the oven, and also microwave it.

The only product which could do anything was pyroceramic, and World Kitchens has chosen to remove it from the market because it is "too good."

They have recently brought back a few of the old square shapes, with the Cornflower, or plain white, calling it "vintage," but the French White shape is not making a reappearance yet. If you want it, email them and ask for it!

Meanwhile, don't buy this stuff. Get Le Creuset for cooking and roasting (yes it is expensive but it lasts forever and cooks beautifully), and reheat things in Pyrex in the microwave.

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My wife needed a larger Corning Ware dish after she broke hers. As it turned out, after measuring the holder, I order this size, then had to order the next size up. Today's product isn't made of the same material as those in the past and the bottom is a bit rough. However, since we used a holder for a hot dish anyway, the rough bottom wasn't a problem. Just realize that "they don't make 'em like they used to." Seems to hold up as well as the previous ones, but only time will tell.

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Fine product but Amazon packaging was poor and the original and its replacement arrived cracked. Save yourself the time and hassle and get it elsewhere.

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I use this all the time. They're good for microwaving. The grooves on the outside keep it from slipping from your hands. Highly recommend.

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This item was exactly as described, and was actually a newer version of the dish I replaced. No complaints here! :-)

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Fantastic pan! i would give it a 5 star if the silicon wasnt coming off the handles. i purchased this pan late last yr so the silicone shouldnt be coming off. the pan cooks evenly and cleans up well in the dishwasher, its dishwasher safe. everytime ive used it i have not been disappointed! do wear oven mits when draining since the handles are short. i have a circulon infinite 10 pc cookware set and they are superb, 5 star on them. i have had this set for a few yrs now, purchased from amazon and they are still in excellent condition. this is an excellent sized pan fits in most dishwashers. use medium heat and you will not be disappointed!!

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I have used other everything pans and liked them, but when I needed a new one the one I had been purchasing was unavailable so I bought this one, and love it. I use it every day and am thinking of buying another one. The only thing I would change about the pan is to have a lid with it.

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I have never cooked eggs that actually swirled in the pan the whole time I was cooking them. The omelets look like the ones you get in a restaurant. It is incredible. I have never loved a piece of cookware before in my life until now! Even better, it works on my induction cooktop!

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This review is from: Circulon Symmetry Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Inch Everything Pan the one in the second picture. Kept the pan. Not bad and worked out well. But would have preferred the pan with the coated handles.

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To update some early reviews stating that this pan is not induction ready. Received my pan yesterday and gave it the magnet test on arrival in case I needed to return it. It passed the magnet test which relieved my anxiety after reading some of the circa 2011 reviews that created doubt. Cooked breakfast this morning in this pan using my just purchased Duxtop 8300ST and everything worked great. Love this pan. Nice to not have a big handle sticking out which can make cooking unsafe. Also using an induction cooker keeps the short handles at a safe temp for handling. Another bonus that I did not realize with portable induction cooking is that trying to simmer in windy conditions is absolutely no problem. I live in a very windy area (near the Pacific coast) and trying to cook outside on a gas burner (barbecue side burner) is problematic as the flame keeps blowing around and will blow out at a low simmer setting. Induction cooking eliminates these problems completely. Once you are ready to simmer you can be assured it will stay simmering without having to baby it.

Lenox Butterfly Meadow Fine Porcelain Oval Baker Reviews

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This not only works as a baker but is perfect for serving anything that has juice that you want to keep with the food.

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Love it! Even more beauitful than the picture! Possibly the most beautiful peice in the collection. Colors are clear and bright. Peice has a nice feel to it. It is small though. You're not going to be able to bake a nice big casserole in it to take and show off your gorgeous dish.

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First let me say that this is a very useful dish for casseroles, and large dishes. It is ovensafe and dishwasher safe. I always try to spray it with Pam before I bake in it, but you don"t have to.

This is an exceptionally beautiful dish. The scallops and flowers are done in an extremely artistic way. This is a dish you would want to take to a covered dish party (Just be careful that someone doesn't take it when you are not looking!!) I just love the Lenox Butterfly Meadow Pattern products. They are so interesting and can be used in so many ways.

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Incredibly beautiful, sturdy. I placed this dish in the center of my dining table as an accent piece too compliment the Lenox Butterfly Meadow table cover. I recommend this product.

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I love the butterfly meadow pattern. I enjoy using it. It is durable and functional as well as pleasing to look at

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I bought this for my gas grill because my wife and I cook hibachi style very often. There are many reasons to like this griddle:

easy to clean

very sturdy

doesn't slide on the grill

drip tray is useful for diverting sauces and juices

verticle sides keep food and sauces from falling into the grill

Even though it would be nice if there were handles that would make it easier to transport, I would highly recommend this product.

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This is not stainless steel. It can't be. At first I thought it worked great, even though it discolored and couldn't be cleaned enough to restore the original look, but after a few uses, It started to get rusty, even without obvious moisture EVER left on the surface. Not blackened or stained, but flat out rusted. Now, without ever using it again, and keeping it stored in fully enclosed, completely protected cabinet in its accompanying bag (put away dry), we opened it this season to find it COVERED with rust and totally unusable. Lots of money for a 4-5 use item.

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It is so refreshing to receive a product and it's just as it was described. I love this grill and and it works just as they said it would. I recommend watching the care and cleaning video offered on the web sight as it will make a difference to your grilling experience with this product.

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So my cast iron griddle on my grill that I leave outside keeps getting very badly rusted each year I have to clean it 2-3 times get the rust off wash dry and then season it with Crisco for 4 hours on the grill only to have it rust a few weeks later.

Then I cam across this wonderful invention that on't rust( I hope) that lets me cook like my local diner! Now I can do mushrooms and onions outside, roast peppers, eggs omelets! All kinds of food that I would have to break out the electric griddle for inside the house! It has a grease well! Also It really seems like a commercial grade or close to commercial grade to me. I expected a cheap flimsy thin stainless, and instead was pleasantly surprised with the quality of it. My one question is that a magnet sticks to it? So it is not high grade stainless, it will be interesting to see how it holds up over time. This is the reason for my "4 stars" instead of 5. Magnets don't stick to true stainless.

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This griddle came exactly as advertised. Heats up super fast on grill. I have even set it on top of my turkey fryer with success. I have cooked everything from tater tots to fish, steak, burgers, eggs, veggies. I have not had any problems with sticking. I usually toss on some oil or butter. Puts a great sear crust on burgers and steaks. While griddle is hot hit it with some water and scrape off food into drip trough in front. I usually put some wet paper towel in trough as well to help absorb grease. You do need to hit it with a grill stone every now and then if you dont like the darkening of surface ( I dont mind it, a seasoned griddle requires less oil and cooks better IMO ). I DEF reconmmend this for those who are sick and tired of flare ups!

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I have a square cast iron pan which had a glass lid for 20 years. Unfortunately it broke and this lid is the only lid I could find and now have a perfect match even though it was intended for another pan. I'm very happy to have it complete the set.

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Ekco 1042262 Copper Clad 7-pc Cookware Set Reviews

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I bought this set 35 years ago and after many years of abuse,it is still my favorite. After 5 kids and 4 grandkids, this stuff looks almost new. Even after burning applesauce in it, it cleans up great. This set has outlasted all other cookware I have owned. I gave a set to my daughter-in-law 5 years ago and she loves it. You can't go wrong with this set.

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this is a gift and it is exactly what we wanted. We haven't opened the package yet, as we are waiting for Christmas.

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Great product. Always liked revere ware and been using them for a long time. They ate a great product that been in the family for years

Buy Waring Pro Professional 40-Ounce Glass Bar Blender

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My Grandmother had a Waring Blendor. My Mother had a Waring Blendor. Why did I have to BUY one instead of "borrowing" one of theirs? Because they gave them away to get "lighter", i.e., cheap, plastic blenders, back in the early eighties. Big mistake. My grandmother died before she had to replace hers, but my mother is on her third cheap blender now. I expect my Waring Blendor to last the rest of my life. Fortunately, I was able to get my grandmother's Waring Blendor Cookbook from the forties. The current model still has the powerful motor, heavy glass container, super-duper cord and top-quality switch that my grandmother's had, sixty-odd years ago.

I also picked up one at Goodwill to have an extra pitcher to make two kinds of frozen drinks when I have a party. It is about forty years old but still works great, and it was obviously used quite a bit. (I only wish I had found it before I bought a new one!) The container still fits the base on the current model.

Makes fruit juice like a juicer, makes the best milk shakes, daquiries, gazpacho; it can even whip cream for dessert or froth milk for fancy coffee drinks! You can make a thick, creamy milkshake with milk, a frozen banana, a couple of ice cubes, and a little chocolate powder. You can even pre-chill the container in the freezer to make sorbet.

The secret difference: this Blendor creates a tornado in the center of the container, ensuring that everything gets evenly mixed. According to my Waring Blendor Cookbook, this is because of the unique four-leaf clover shape of the container, the shape of the no-rust stainless blades, and the high-powered motor.

You can use a wooden spoon through the hole in the top to make sure ice cubes get properly mixed if you find that to be a problem. (If you add ice cubes one or two at a time to the container with liquid already in blending on high, you will have the smoothest frozen beverage you have ever had with NO leftover ice chunks.)

The easiest way to clean it is to fill it 1/4 to 1/3 full of water, add ONE drop of dishwashing detergent, PUT THE LID ON, blend, shake and rinse.

Sure, it is a little loud (brings back memories of my childhood!) and if you drop the glass container on your foot, you'll be sorry, for your foot, because the container probably will never break. Notice that none of the Waring Blendor's detractors suggest an alternative.

If it isn't in the MOMA collection of Twentieth Century Industrial Design, it should be.

Buy a Waring Blendor and you'll never have to buy another blender. And neither will your children.

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I'm not sure what's going on here, cuz half these reviews seem to say it works great. I decided to make a daquiri using the simple recipe of a Bacardi mixer, rum and ice. I've done this in an el cheapo Osterizer by pre-crushing the ice with an ice crusher. The selling point for this was that I could just put in the ice cubes and skip the extra step.

I heard the same loud noise, and the same funky smells, as other reviewers. Further, looking at the rubber-covered wheel on the base which is supposed to drive the blades, the rubber was peeled and disintegrated, and moreover, there were small chips of metal all over the place. After one use.

I have difficulty believing that this is just a fluke, especially with these other reviews.

I wouldn't call this product "Professional" at all, and I'm surprised that Waring is still trying to sell it.

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We're a small restaurant (16 seats), serving dinner 4 nights a week, and we use the blender for soups, Caesar dressing, etc., once or twice a week, but never use ice in it or anything like that. We've had two of this same model now, and had the same problem with both of them. The black collar, the part of the base where you set the container, is plastic, and on both blenders has broken. The first time it lasted almost a year, and we figured that wasn't too bad -especially when you compare the cost to a true commercial/professional blender, which are $300+. Also, we really like the blender in terms of function, so we picked up another one. This time, the exact same thing happene, except that the collar cracked within 2 weeks!!

My other complaint is that I found Waring Customer Service to be disinterested & unhelpful -especially because I contacted them about buying a new model, not about problems with the one we had. I saw a model on their website but no purchasing info was listed; I emailed to find out where to purchase, and the rep seemed almost inconvenienced by my inquiry.

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As a blender, it works well, with the celebrated two speeds, which are more than adequate for my blending and pureeing needs. The design is pleasing, the base is well weighted and the container is easy to lift off and put back on the base. Having been exposed to the "twist and lock" Osterizers in the past, just plunking it down and clicking on the switch took a little getting used to, but I think I like it. The handle is the only thing that isn't up to the standard of the rest of the blender, it's slippery and not very ergonomic. I have held other, much more secure feeling and slipless handles, but on the upside, glass is easy to clean. It's also part of the whole "look" of this blender, so I don't expect the handle to improve anytime soon.

Take a look at it in the store before buying it, it's expensive, and you might get a better deal for your money with another brand. But if you would like something on the pretty boy side as well as functional, consider this model. If you're in this price range anyway, maybe the self-cleaning models without the whole blade/rubber gasket combo (as easy as it might be, this gets to be a pain for just a smoothie in the morning) might be worth a serious look.

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I have always thought highly of Waring blenders. I was so excited when I was finally able to afford one. But, when I received mine there were two gaps in the top where the pour-through portion of the cap goes. Each time I started the blender, liquid would shoot out through these two holes. I called Waring, and they sent me another top, but it had the same problem. I eventually sent it back. It also didn't crush ice that well.

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I juice about 30 pounds of oranges per day, and this machine is perfect for me. The cheap ones won't do with that sort of volume and I can't justify the cost of buying a $2,000 dollar industrial one. If you can afford this juicer I would get it cause I think its the best citrus juicer on the market for home and restaurant use. Someone with a small business or just wants the best with their appliances will love it. It cuts the amount of time of juicing oranges in 1/2. It takes less that one minute to clean. It is heavy, so keep in mind that it will have to get left out on your counter.

There is one drawback that a potential buyer should know about these high power machines. That is, it can be SCARY to operate cause the cone spins so quickly. Especially if you are juicing tangerines which can slip out of your hand and scare you if your hand touches the cone. You won't bleed or anything but it is a shock. However, I found a workaround to solve this problem. When I am juicing tangerines, I wear thick rubber dishwashing gloves to protect my hands. It makes me feel safer to use more pressure and juice really quickly. Another way to juice quickly is to lay the oranges face down after you cut them. This makes it easy to quickly grab the oranges for juicing so you can grab one with your left hand while you are juicing with your right hand and vis versa. hope these tips I learned can help someone else. I would just get it if you are on the fence like I was, cause its such beautiful high quality machine.

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Wow! This machine is so powerful it's almost scary!

I purchased this after my breville citrus juicer broke after only 5 months of use. I chose Omega because I own several of their juicers. They have AMAZING customer service and they have long warranties. Something breaks? No problem!

I purchased this one for use in my home. I juice a lot of citrus and thought that a commercial one would be able to handle the task. This machine is quiet, smooth and FAST. It is so powerful that there is a learning period in using it. When I first used it I wasn't sure about how strong it was and it ripped the orange right out of my hand and I thought for sure I was going to lose a finger. Now that I have used it a few times, I know exactly how firm to hold and how long to hold. It is a serious juicer!

It comes with 3 different size augers so you can juice everything from small limes to large grapefruit. The augers are a hard plastic which I was disappointed in. I would've preferred ceramic but they seem to be very effective and I know if I have problems, Omega will replace them. Everything else is made of surgical steel and is easy to clean.

Even though it might be overkill for home use, I do not regret spending the extra for this beast of a machine. :o)

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I recently had the opportunity to test drive the Lamborghini of citrus juicers and fell in love. It is so simple, one button to turn it on and off and no fancy gimmicks to complicate matters. It knocked out the oranges faster than I could cut them and left nothing behind. I have recently tested the Krups, Cuisinart, Breville and the Omega C10 and it is unfair comparing the Omega c20 to any of them. It's in a class all by itself but try it once you'll see why the others are just toys in comparison. It boasts 1800 RPMS and that is no joke. If you don't have a good grip your fruit is going to take flight. You can touch the cone while spinning and not suffer injury but it is a little unsettling the first time it happens. The best way I can describe the process is the machine controls the fruit, not the other way around. In all of the other juicers I tried, I had to apply pressure and could hear the motor waning as I did. One sent off a few sparks!! The C20 seems to say "Bring it on...NEXT"

It's size it imposing, it's not a little kitchen appliance. Consider it a commercial juicer available for the home and plan your space accordingly.

If you need or want a workhorse, the Omega c20 is the one to get.

I noticed Amazon had used one through their Warehouse Deals that could save you almost half the original cost making it even better. I highly recommend Omega in general and the c20 specifically for citrus juicing.

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What a great juicer! Makes short work of any citrus juicing task. Using it in a bar, it helps that it looks great on the back bar as well.

Very pleased with this purchase!

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I own a juice bar and use this to juice over 100 oranges a day. It's fast and gets all the juice. You do have to be careful of not letting the orange slip from your hand, because one scrape against the center plastic and you'll be more careful the next time. The pulp does collect quickly, but I put mine in a metal mesh strainer over a bowl and let the rest of the juice seep through. There's about a cup of juice the most people would just discard. Very heavy machine so may be hard for someone older or with arthritis. The plus side of that is that it remains stable on the juicing surface. It's a high quality juicer of commercial grade. Solid and stain resistance. Best orange juicer I've owned to date.