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Thursday, January 1, 2015

Swiss Diamond 12.5" Tempered Glass Lid Review

Swiss Diamond 12.5' Tempered Glass Lid
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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My lid arrived with the knob as separate parts. It wouldn't stay tight in use. On my last try tightening it, the glass exploded into safety glass bits, leaving shrapnel wounds on my hand. I called the "secret" Amazon customer service number, and was given a refund without having to return the lid (I offered pictures of my sink and my hand). All in the first half hour since the box arrived. I'm still bleeding, but I have no desire to spend the evening at an emergency room.

The pan looks great (I have to clean glass from my kitchen before I can try it), but I don't want a replacement lid; I could have been blinded.

(Doesn't the two stars make you wonder what it would take to get a one star rating from me?)

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I bought this as a replacement top. When received it was assembled. After unpacking I did try to tighten the handle which seemed loose but then backed off before setting it down because of suspicion that maybe it was supposed to be that way. In the morning I found that it was totally shattered into a number of pieces. It was fine when set down and was not exposed to any temperature extremes or external stresses afterward. I consider the product design defective and possibly dangerous. Amazon was very quick to give us a refund. I cannot fault them. However, I do feel obligated to inform other potential purchasers since I see that another customer also had a shattering experience.

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The lid came without a knob ~ so what good is that?

The lid itself is great ~ we had to go to the dealer in order to get a knob for it though.

We would never order a product from Total Concepts again. Upon speaking to Total Concepts, they were utterly of NO HELP in helping us get the knob ..... which should have come with the original purchase.

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I ordered this cover for use with my 12 1/2 inch fry pan which was sold without a cover. The cover fits well, looks great and was delivered quickly however it did not have a knob included with it. Apparently the entire shipment was sent from the factory without knobs but the only solution offered me was to return the cover for my money back. As I had already paid to have it shipped to me, I was not prepared to pay to ship it back as well, and still have no lid, therefore I have kept it and managed to find a knob to fit. It would have been helpful, however, to know there was no knob included with the cover before I purchased this item.

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Fits perfectly and works great. It also fits perfectly on the Swiss Diamond 11 inch frying pan.

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Circulon Symmetry Hard Anodized Nonstick 4.5-Qt. Chef Pan Review

Circulon Symmetry Hard Anodized Nonstick 4-1/2-Quart Chef Pan
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $39.95
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This is a very practical pan, not too heavy. I often reach for this one. Just wish I had ordered the one with the lid instead.

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I have been looking for a pan that is deep enough for my daily use. This turned out to be the perfect pan! It is also very easy to clean. I use it for everything. Love it! Thanks Amazon!

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The shape of this pan with it's wide, flat bottom and deep sides

make it ideal for stir-frying (more stable than a wok), Southern

type fried chicken (splatters stay inside the pan) and a variety

of stews and soups. My only complaint is that Circulon does not

make a lid to fit this pan, and it's not easy to find a lid that will

fit like it should in order to allow steam to escape without sealing the

lid to the point of being dangerous.

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This product is fantastic, I love their products! I have many of their pots and pans, skillet, use them daily!

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i really like this pan. i cook all my deep dishes in here and it doesn't stick. i am satisfied

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Best Victorio VKP1008 Two-Pack Fruit Leather Tray Accessory for Victorio Deals

Victorio VKP1008 Two-Pack Fruit Leather Tray Accessory for Victorio VKP1006 Food Dehydrator
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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As my title states, this fruit roll-up tray "works, just ok." The fruit still sticks slightly to the tray, but much easier to use than say plastic wrap (what I was using before I got these trays). If the fruit is not completely dry, the fruit will stick to the tray more. Make sure you evenly spread the fruit on the tray with a rubber spoonula. The first time I made fruit roll up on this tray, I did not spread it evenly, so the outside was thinner than the inside. Thus, the inside took much longer to dry than the outside. By the time the inside was done, the outside was verrrrry chewy. Still pretty good. Practice makes better! p.s. This fruit roll up tray does not fit the Ronco dehydrator perfectly. You can still use it, but it will be a little floppy

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I have two dehydrators. Each came with trays for semi-liquids like these (despite the name, they're not just for fruit roll-ups). I could not find any detailed descriptions, but these trays must be no more than half the thickness of the trays that came with the dehydrators. That by itself may not be a problem, but they were shipped--literally--in a plastic bag. In the course of shipping, they were bent, folded, and finally rolled-up to fit in my mailbox. I've had them in my dehydrator now for five hours, without any food, just to see if I can get them to return to their original shape. It looks like that is not going to happen. Where the trays were bent, a crease has been left in the thin plastic and looks like it has been permanently deformed. I would not recommend. I've never liked using plastic wrap, but that would work about as well as these.

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I was able to trim to fit my dehydrator. Worked well. No problems using them for making fruit roll ups.

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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Cheap Progressive International Stainless Steel 30 Quart Stock Pot

Progressive International Stainless Steel 30 Quart Stock Pot
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $89.99
Sale Price: $89.90
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I was looking for a 30 qt stainless steel pot for canning (I will use it for multiple purposes--sometimes to make acidic soups/sauces, etc., so a cheaper aluminum pot wouldn't fit the bill). This was the best price I could find anywhere online and much cheaper than my local restaurant supply. The lid fits great, love the double riveted handles--very sturdy. My one beef is that the bottom is not as thick/solid as I would like--when filled up, the metal is thin enough that the bottom will bow out (even when it's empty, you can "ping" the bottom in and out by pushing on the middle of it)--made me a bit nervous when it was loaded and I hope the bottom doesn't eventually wear through in the areas where it rests on gas burner grates. Fortunately, the box advertises a 5 year warranty--I plan to put it through the wringer with canning, so I'll how it holds up in the long term.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Cheap Set Of 2 Microwave 10" Splatter Shields/Plate Covers-Vented

Set Of 2 Microwave 10' Splatter Shields/Plate Covers-Vented
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I have several microwave covers I bought at Walmart and other kitchen places. None is very deep. It seems that most of the time the cover is resting directly on the food being cooked, which is pretty gross. I have been searching for a deeper cover. This cover is advertised as being 3", which is deeper than any of mine. When it arrived today, however, I find that it is actually only 2.5" deep on the outside. The finger depressions make its effective depth much less than that. Plus the finger holes are so slippery that they are almost useless for picking up the cover. Otherwise, it appears to be a fairly sturdy and well made cover. The useless finger holes and dishonest advertising are deal breakers, though.

PS: I see that this seller has changed the description of the item. It still is not accurate. The depth is actually 2.5" and if you include the finger depressions which intrude significantly on the interior, it is only 2" deep. Completely unsatisfactory for my purposes and most other users, I would think. My experience with this seller continued to be most unsatisfactory. He never admitted that his item description was misleading (although he now seems to admit it by changing it), and when I attempted to get satisfaction by having my return shipping paid, he denied responsibility and became abusive. I'd shop elsewhere.

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Well here we go again...Made in China where you'd think they have Microwaves. Notice the two finger holds to "pinch" your fingers to remove it after cooking. They're ROUND! You can not lift them with these round holes, they slip right out. So you must hold the sides where it vents and is HOT! Don't WASTE YOUR MONEY! JUNK!

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These splatter gaurds do the trick, but they are made cheaply. I broke one in the first two days of use. That pretty much says it all.

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Keeps the food froom splattering and does not get saturated with liquid or other toppings the way paper towels do

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These splatter shields are made more convenient by their height. generally keeps food from touching them. They can get hot while microwaving, so they need to be removed carefully.

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Review of Calphalon Simply Cast Enamel 10" Fry Pan - Blue

Calphalon Simply Cast Enamel 10' Fry Pan - Blue
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I'm happy with this pan. We bought a new glass top stove, and our old cast iron skillet was too rough on the bottom. We needed something smooth so we wouldn't scratch the stove top. The enamel coating on the bottom is very smooth. This measures about 9 1/4 inches wide on the inside at the bottom. Not huge, but plenty big for our needs. And this thing is heavy. Heavier than our old, and bigger cast iron skillet. I guess that enamel coating is what adds the extra weight. But the handle is substantial enough to keep a good grip on it.

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The heat distribution is very good but cleaning is a bit harder for baked on foods. Not really a non-stick.

Monday, October 13, 2014

Cheap Cuisinart Chef's Classic Half-Circle Wall-Mount Pot Rack

Cuisinart CRHC-22B Chef's Classic Half-Circle Wall-Mount Pot Rack, Brushed Stainless
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $120.00
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This is a very nice rack. Solidly built, nice finish, and the half circle shape looks nice.

A quick note about mounting this. A previous reviewer said it is not possible to mount this on wall studs. This is only partially correct. This rack has three holes: two on the half circle, and one on the middle bar (the part that extends vertically). The two holes on the circle are spaced exactly 16 inches apartthis is the correct spacing for wall studs. The third hole is right in the middle of the other two holes so unless you have some strange wall studs you will not be able to attach this to a stud. Although the instructions say that you need to attach all 3 points to studs, the rack hangs absolutely fine if you only attach 2/3 points. Just make absolutely sure that that you attach both points to studs (this is a must!) and that you use a *toggle bolt* for the third pointthese are very strong bolts that can hold 200+ lbs by themselves. We've mounted ours with two wall studs and a toggle bolt and it is 100% sturdy. We can fully load it up with six heavy pans and it's very stable.

So, don't be afraid because of the other reviewer's comments.

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This unit works very well in an area that does not have a ton of room. I installed this in my apartment very easily and it works great. If I had more room I would have gone for a ceiling mount, but this is perfect for a wall mount unit. The area I installed it in had no real studs to drill in to as they are metal and framed on the edges of this wall spot. I used 3, 200 lb toggle bolts instead and it holds fine and is very sturdy .

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I love my half circle wall cookware rack! I measured my space and explored many options for cookware racks and this one suited my needs the best. I have it hanging above my kitchen window so it doesn't interfere with traffic in the kitchen. It is heavy, sturdy and supports all my cookware beautifully! Sam, Minnesota

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The package comes with all the hardware you need to install, 3 lag bolts and a 3/16" toggle bolt (in case you can't find 3 studs in the right places). I purchased my own toggle bolts after reading other reviews, but it turns out I didn't even need it. It feels sturdy enough to easily hold the weight of 6 pans (I have two 12" skillets, two 10" skillets, and two large saute pans hanging on mine). Installation was simple enough to do by myself. The brushed stainless steel finish goes beautifully with SS cookware. The only reason I knocked off a star is because it seems pricey for what you get but it's fine functionally and aesthetically.

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This rack is the right size for the wall space I had available. It looks great with the stainless steel finish that matches my cookware. I am very pleased with the quality and strength of this product.

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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Precise Heat 3-1/2-Quart Surgical Stainless-Steel Oil Core Skillet Review

Precise Heat 3-1/2-Quart Surgical Stainless-Steel Oil Core Skillet
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $699.00
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Ordered this pan for my wife for Valentines day 2010, which in itself made me a little apprehensive after the birthday vacuum fiasco many years back.

Seems women don't always appreciate getting tools on special occasions. Who knew ?

Arrival: Double boxed and well protected, the wife carefully opened the containers. Enclosed was a beautiful pan wrapped in a protective plastic bag and dripping in oil. Oh-Oh, recalling a few closing reviews about leakers.

Not to worry, the instructions mention washing in hot, soapy water to remove oil residues from the manufacturing process. OK then..still, why make such a beautiful product and not take the time to clean it a bit ?

Anyway, we cleaned it and re-arranged cupboards to give it a safe place from dings. Put it away until today when we pulled it down to cook a few hamburgers.

Some of the write ups mentioned a lack of heat control accuracy as well as extended time to heat so I instrumented the new pan by inserting a digital thermometer probe through the lid vent and set a digital kitchen timer to count up.

Pan on. Temp rise was pleasingly quick about 11 minutes from room temp to 350 F. The pan kept going...and going...at 405 F ( remember, it's set to 350) oil begins leaking out of the top rim and the handles where expansion vents are located. I chicken out and turn dial to 250. Now 13 minutes since pan on temp is 425 F and still climbing. I turn the dial to off , power light stays on. Oil continues to leak. I continue to wipe.It continues to heat. Finally it begins to smoke. Temp now 441 F. Pulled the plug and used the stove to cook our burgers.

A beautiful pan ruined by poor manufacturing quality control, a real shame on them. I won't be trying anything from Precise Heat again until I've heard they got their act together.

Needless to say, this is going back. I ordered thru Amazon rather than one of the less expensive on-line stores just in case this happened, it turns out now to have been a wise choice. Amazon makes returns easy and covers the return shipping too.

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An electric skillet is a much underrated kitchen helper. Many benefits to it, including that it controls the heat and you can leave it unwatched. I own this skillet in a vacation house. Now I will buy it at Amazon for much less than I paid for the first one. This skillet is the best I have ever seen or used. It is heavy, cooks well (you do have to get used to the heat levels), cleans like a dream, goes through the dishwasher perfectly.

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I love the fact that it does not have any non stick teflon in it which is why I chose this product. It also cooks very even and is a nice depth to make a meal in.

The only 2 downfalls with it are it is very heavy ( I guess that is understandable since it has oil in the bottom) and it does not get hot enough to fry potatoes quickly and crisply. I just may need a little more getting used to it.

I would highly recommend it on the fact of NO TEFLON.

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Got this skillet for my husband who is the head chef in our house. He had tired of continually having to replace non-stick skillets and specifically requested a stainless steel version. After doing some research, I settled on this model ... he is delighted with it.

One strange thing, however -the pricing on this is bizarrely erratic. I bought it in the $70 range ... now I see it listed over $189! And, since I check it occasionally, have seen it in the $140 range, at $115, etc. Have no idea why there is this erratic pricing -but, if you ever see it at a good, LOW price, snatch it up. It's great!

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What I was most impressed with was the overall quality of the product.. made like a tank will probably last forever. There are other issues. When you cook with my pan all your cooking oil goes over to one side.. not sure if it's the feet or the pan surface itself that's not level. I just move stuff around a bit to make sure everything gets coated with cooking oil. There's definately a peak in the middle of the pan that causes every thing to run to the sides. Once your done be very careful moving the pan .. the internal oil is still hot and the outer surface of the pan will still be very warm after several minutes of being unplugged. Cleaning this pan is not easy. The instructions say not to use steel wool products. I've been using water and baking soda and letting pan heat back up and boil this solution to loosen any food still in the pan. Then let it cool a bit before attempting to clean with a rag. Also the temperature gauge is not in the right place on my pan.. I have to just guess what temperature I'm cooking at... you'll need to work with the temperature settings to make sure you don't get things too hot. The temp light goes out when the temperature has reached the setting on the dail... not just when the pan is on.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Buy Pickle Maker Tsukemono Press Container Small #1945

Pickle Maker Tsukemono Press Container Small #1945
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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this is a great small size vegetable press. i put it in the dishwasher and there is no damage. its almost big enough to put a block of tofu in to press, but i always have to break off a peice and put it on top. then turned upside down will drain the tofu well. its great for making tsukemono, because most of the time you want enough for just a couple of servings and not a large quantity.

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Nice size for one or two. I have a much larger press, but really did not use it much as I am alone now. Perfect for making up some pickles daily. Seems a little pricey for it's simplicity, but.....

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I'm using it for the first time to lacto-ferment greens grown in the garden. I mashed up a bunch of crossed tatsoi greens with salt (3 tbsp per 5 lbs as per wildfermentation.com's recommendation, so that only came out to about 1-1/2 tsp. for the amount that fits in this Tsukemono press). I tasted and it seemed too salty so added MORE greens, had to really force the lid down, but it caught and held. Anyway, the greens did produce enough liquid to cover, and the spring in this press keeps the greens down below the liquid, and if I tilt the press, green liquid spills out from under the top, so that means gasses can escape. Perfect. For the amount of lacto-fermented greens I and MAYBE hubby can eat, this is a good size. And inexpensive. If you put it in your cart under "hold for later," next time you order something over $25, you can order this too.

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this asian pickle maker is too small and weak. takes too long to pickle anything. also the spring for the press is too weak. the description

in the ad was too undescriptive. need to state dimensions. would not buy it again. next time I'm going to have to physically see the product before I buy it

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Fast shipping and great price. Nice press for small pickling jobs. This is a good product for Japanese, Korean cuisine. Also use this for Bahn Mi pickling mix.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Discount Certified International Wine Cellar 4-Piece Canister Set

Certified International Wine Cellar 4-Piece Canister Set
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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The canisters are beautiful to look at. The painting and designs go with my kitchen great. But they aren't at all practical. First off the lids are hollow in the shape of the lid design so when you wash them, water stays up under the lips and crevices. It takes a long time to make sure they are good and dry.

The seals are the worst problem. I put sugar in one and it is so clumped up that I have to break apart chunks to use it. It doesn't look appealing either. I have to put rice and bread in the canister just to combat that and it still doesn't work as well as I would wish.

The smallest canister seems to have to best lid seal of them all. I can actually hear the air his out when I push the lid on it. So my coffee stays reasonably fresh.

I would NOT recommend these for food storage because of the seals. If they fixed that, I would say this was a five star product. BUT since I got them to store flour, sugar and coffee...and they can't even do that... I would say they are not what I hoped. If you want these for decoration only or non food items, then you will be happy with them.

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These canisters are beautiful and different. They are hand painted and have vivid colors. I have had a stainless set for years. I have decided to try something with color and easy to clean. I have updated my kitchen and these will look great on my granite counters. I got them alot cheaper than they are being sold now. Amazon does offer the best price.

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Bought this set for my wife for a present. She is redecorating the kitchen in a wine theme. While the canisters look nice, storing anything in them isn't practical. We put sugar in one of them and not even 2 days later it was already sticking together and clumpy. We live in a pretty dry climate, so I'd hate to see how bad this gets in a wet climate. If you're buying just for the looks, they are nice... But they don't seal well at all.

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I would have given 5 stars except I wish the covers would close a little tighter.

They look much better than the picture. Very nice detail. I would recommend them to anyone, especially for this price.

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I can't give a full review right now because the canister set was broken when arrived, I have to return it, but the canister set it is beautiful.

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Saturday, August 16, 2014

Reviews of Nuwave PIC2 - NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop 2 with Grill

Nuwave PIC2 - NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop 2 with Grill
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $189.99
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I'm on my second PIC and have had it a little over a month and the thermostat is messing up. hot, hot, burn then down, down, down sitting on a cold pan. I don't EVER want to talk to anyone there again. If I stand there and keep adjusting the heat I can get meal. Don't trust it for melting chocolate or making yogurt. My fried chicken sat in cold grease, till I turned it up, then down, then up. Buy a different brand. I have a commercial cooking background and know how to cook on induction. This is a bad product.

My PIC over heated enough to separate the enamel from my dutch oven. They agreed to replace, then put a hold order on the replacement without notice to me. I called 5 times and it seems that notes are not accumulated in one area of the software they use, I had to go over the same thing every time. I finally got a "Shipped Out" phone call 24 days after the initial call. By then I was outraged and said so and wanted recompense for my dutch oven, time and inconvenience. I was offered an 11pc cooking set, which included a dutch oven for shipping only. I agreed and was charges $69.99. I know they inflate shipping, so when I verified I was NOT being charged for the set, I was reassured this was shipping ONLY (I know but that's them). My trust at this point is nil, so I go online...no such thing as an 11pc set. closest is a 10 pc Ultimate NO DUTCH OVEN, priced at $69.99 + $29.99 shipping. Now I start the call backs to get a supervisor, dropped calls, delays because the notes can't be found same old stuff. After 2 hours on the phone my satisfaction was the $69,99 order was cancelled. But to this day I do not have a replacement PIC and my burnt out $119 dutch oven is a doorstop. If you have the NuWave PIC, don't turn your back on it, it will over heat, or leave your food sitting cold. But it could burn more that just a pot as mine did. And don't expect NuWave "Main Office" to care. Induction cooking is great, there are other induction cook tops...no need to buy NuWave. I have filed a complaint with BBB and found that BBB has a Business rating. NuWave id not accredited by BBB and has an "F" rating.

April 21....They did NOT reverse the credit Card on March 28 as promised, I found out when I got my bill.

I called to replace defective PIC March 11th...got replacement on April 15th. My Credit card was reversed the $69.95 for the un-ordered cookware on April 17th...NONE of this would have worked in my favor but for "Reporting them to BBB" who handled the replacement of the PIC and my Credit Card reversal. I'm still out my burnt up $119 enamile Dutch Oven. I watch the new PIC like a hawk. Remember BBB gives this company an F grade.

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From Amazon this is a great deal... I got 2 cooktops and the grill for under $200. If You go to TV.. that would have been over $400... which comes with 2 sets of free cookware that cost an arm and leg to ship... It's a ripoff... Amazon I thank you so much for your great deals.

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ordered from amazon, no local stores carried, arrived as sched and came with all accessories as stated, first time using it, would not work below 350-360 degrees, had to turn it on and off to not burn what I was cooking. looked around online for similar concerns, found nothing. looked at videos to see if anyone had done simple low temp tests and it worked for them. So I set some water in a small pot and set to 220 and set a timer for 5 min, didn't even get above room temp. tried at med temp, 275, same result. set it to 350 and heard it working and in less than 2 min I had boiling water.....

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Dear Hearthware Customer Support

and Management Dept.

Re: NuWave Pic2 Induction Cooktop_Complaint

I was going to order this product from you, but, after a bad experience with a Montel Blender I purchased and returned. I decided to investigate your product on Amazon and Google.

I have read all the reviews on Amazon on your product and was very glad I did. It is very evident you have quality control problems with your product. Not only that, it appears your customer service dept. needs improving a great deal, plus complaints of overcharging on shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/review/R3O4LKG62PWYZV/ref=cm_cr_dp_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00AO73CBI&nodeID=284507&store=kitchen#wasThisHelpful

I was also surprised to find you have a F rating from the BBB and you have done nothing to correct this situation, this was enough to convince me to stay away from your NuWave Induction Grill. I am a buyer and purchase thousands of dollars of products every year. It is really to bad customers have to be treated this way and you seem to not want to do anything to correct your problems. I believe in 0 tolerance when it comes to customer service and quality control.

It was important for me to write to you, inform that you have lost a client and I am sure others as well, when I post my findings to others. You have the power and opportunity to resolve all the issues, by taking action and correcting your quality control, over priced shipping and customer service complaints. By doing nothing re-assures myself that my statements are correct and everyone should be aware to stay away from NuWave Pic2 Induction Cooktop.

I do hope you will do something to correct all of the problems from the complaints you have had on your Nuwave Cooktop. Don't forget about your standings with the BBB, these obviously need serious attention and many buyers rely on these ratings.

Sincerely

Stan Kilber

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Saw commercial on tv decided to try it and I love this , easy to use and fast. Temp is always regulated, the only thing I would change is the cooking surface could be a little larger. But all in all it is great and use it almost every day.. I also have the grill pan and like burgers cook thourghly in just a few min. and stay quite moist not all dried out. It's great...Thank you Nuwave.....

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Monday, August 4, 2014

Best Viking Nonstick Fry Pan Deals

Viking VNSC0513 13 Inch Stainless Steel  Non-Stick Fry Pan
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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this is the best skillet I have ever owned. I've been using this skillet for about a month now and find it to be the best. The height and angle of the handle is great. The handle never gets hot. The pan itself is nonstick and supposedly dishwasher safe (I still haven't put it in the dishwasher, I always hand wash it). The only issue might be that it's too heavy to lift with one hand for some people.

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I was in love with this pan when I first got it for all he reasons the others mention. Great weight and angle on the handle, cooks evenly and truly non stick. However, I question how long the reviewers have had their pans before rating it. I've had mine a little under two years, and it's barely any more non stick than my plain stainless steel pan. I've never used metal utensils on it and there are no visible scratches or flaking, it just doesn't work as well. I've put it in the dishwasher but it says it's dishwasher safe, and I have burned a few things on it at times, but don't feel it should damage the pan to this degree.

I still liking Viking for stainless steel and other cookware which will last a lifetime, but it's just not worth shelling out $200 every two years for a non stick.

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My wife and I love this skillet. it cooks evenly. Possibly the Best Skillet Ever! I wish I had two ;)Now only if I had a bigger kitchen haha.

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Viking's Belgium-made cookware is fantastic. It is build to last for generations and is designed to look and function superbly. The 13 Inch Stainless Steel Non-Stick Fry Pan is great if you need to cook for many people because it heats very evenly, non-stick surface is top notch. It is heavy, but it has to be with multi-layer steel and coating. Don't confuse with China-made cookware! Highly recommended, like all Viking cookware.

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We've had the 13" version for well over 10 years. It is indestructible. We beat the day lights out of it with very high heat on a Miele induction cooktop for searing and oven use. There's not a scratch on the coating. A chip on the very top edge due to handling has been there for years and its been stable since the chip. Our other non sticks, circa $100/pan, last a year, 2 years max before we replace them. In the time we've owned this pan, we've been through at least 8 non-stick frying pans I can remember and probably another 3 or 4 I can't remember. We try all the latest new technologies and continue to replace them on a regular basis.

I'm not sure just what this coating is but its definitely a lot harder than PFOA or Teflon. Almost like a ceramic coating. Not as "slide around" nonstick as those but lasts way longer and clean up is still very easy.

I'm on this page because these Viking pans, though expensive and heavy, are superb. Our smaller pans are again ready to be replaced. So its pay for the Vikings as I'm sick and tired of replacing the less expensive pans.

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

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The 'Never Burn' Sauce Pot
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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This pot does what it says it will do. I have an electric ceramic top stove and there is no way to regulate the heat for a long slow simmer. I have burned more things trying to do this. When I saw the ad for this pot and read the reviews I knew this was the one for me.

It works just as they said it would.

I made homemade catsup and that has to simmer and reduce and it takes quite a few hours to get it to the consistency that I like. It came out perfectly, no scorching at all, no burnt spots on the bottom of the pan and it was easy to clean.

One of the only real complaints that I read about was that the pot was heavy and it is, but I have a thirteen-and-a-half quart LeCreuset dutch oven that weighs a lot more that this pot and I can manage that just fine, so this pot didn't seem that bad too me.

I will be using this for chili and spaghetti sauce.

If I can find the twelve quart PauliPot I will buy that one as well, because it is such a great pot.

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It took my husband a while to talk me into spending this much money for a pot, but I am sooooo glad I finally gave in. This is without a doubt the best money we ever spent. I use it for soups, spaghetti sauce, chili, sloppy joes, I love it love it love it.

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Purchased this for myself in the summer 2012. Floored by how it lived up to reviews! Have had issues with "burning" sauces for 40 years and this pot turned that around. Loved it so much purchased one as a gift for son and daughter-in-law for Christmas. May sound expensive, but worth every single penny paid!! Highly recommend for all level cooks.

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Pot works great, but info from Chef's was never given. Will look elsewhere next time! Also, was VERY EXPENSIVE! Jury is out on worth it?

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Oh goodness, this is worth every penny. I hated spending this much on one pot, BUT I recommend you GO FOR IT. Throw in your ingredients, put the burner on low heat, and then go do all the other stuff you have to do --THIS POT WILL NOT BURN THE CONTENTS....of course, I check it regularly, BUT no longer worry. It's heavy duty, high quality, and one of those BASIC ITEMS every cook needs in the kitchen.

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