Review of KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials 10-Piece Hard-Base Porcelain Aluminum Nonstick Cookware Set, Red

I got a set just like this as a Christmas gift two years ago. I'm a fan of KitchenAid, and I have a lot of appliances and gadgets from them, but this particular set was a disappointment... maybe I just got a "lemon".

Within less than 6 months of use the nonstick coating on both pans started to chip off, forming a couple of unsightly "holes" on the surface of the pans, leaving me wondering if my family is ingesting tiny pieces of that coating with pancakes and omelets... The pans have never gone in the dishwasher (even though it says "dishwasher safe"), and I only use wooden and silicone spatulas with them. I ended up throwing the two pans away shortly after, since I didn't have a receipt or keep the warranty paperwork for it. The sauté pan, while still in use and with the nonstick coating intact, got warped after about a year, balancing itself on one middle point on my flat top range... On the positive side, the pots are still fine, but I don't use them much, the handles are very comfortable and the color adds to a cheerful kitchen.

Bottom line, it's a nice "pretty" set, but if you plan to actually cook in it, I would not recommend it based on the experience I had with it.


Product Description
KitchenAid's Gourmet Essentials Line offers you excellent quality cookware in hard base aluminum for sustained durability and style. These pieces in Red feature everything you could possibly want in cookware for your kitchen: cool grip handles are made from 18/10 stainless steel encased in soft silicone rubber, a three-coat nonstick surface includes a patented "Hard-Base" ceramic primer that hardens the inside of the pan providing exceptional food release and durability. The heavy gauge aluminum core construction guarantees fast and even heating and a tough porcelain enamel exterior is durable and easy to clean.This 10-pc. Set includes:One 1-Quart Saucepan with LidOne 2-Quart Saucepan with LidOne 3-Quart Saucepan with LidOne 8-Quart Stockpot with LidOne 8 in. French SkilletOne 10 in. French Skillet Handwash with mild dish soap.Please note: Not recommended for use with ceramic/glass top stoves

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