Calphalon Unison Nonstick 12 Inch Omelette Pan

 (17 customer reviews)

I have had Calphalon since we got married in 1997. This set of pots and pans (new for 2009) are by far the "best" version of Calphalon I have ever seen! I can practically wipe them down, they are so easy to clean. They are also dishwasher safe, which is what I need given my busy lifestyle. Of note, you can't use PAM or such sprays on this new Unison set. No problemo as it cooks everything with about 1/3 the oil required. I hardly use any oil (get MISTO spray and put olive oil in there) and the pans cook up everything perfectly. The handles are supposed to be stay cool types but like other metal handles, they do heat up if left on the stove for a long time (or if they are short handles like those on the large stock pots). Great set overall! Cannot recommend highly enough.

At the outset, I want to note that I am very happy and have no problem using stainless pans for 90+% of my cooking. But for a few things (e.g., eggs) I just prefer to use a nonstick pan. Meanwhile, we have had All-Clad pans for more than a decade and we have been very happy with them EXCEPT for a couple of nonstick pans we bought. The nonstick surface wore off the pans too quickly and they just did not last like the rest of our stainless steel All-Clad pans have over the years.

So my wife picked up this Calphalon 8 inch omelet pan for those few occasions where I want a nonstick surface.

This pan rocks! It was apparent right from the start that the nonstick material(s) on this pan totally outclass what the All-Clad pans use. And this pan has proven to hold up much better. We have been using this pan for well over a year now and the interior still looks like new. I have no doubt that this pan will last us for many more years.

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This pan was a dream initially, but already has small scratches and a blister after less than 3 months of use! I use this pan 3-4 times per week, never above medium heat and only with plastic or silicone utensils. I have never put it in the dishwasher (although that's supposed to be okay) and I have always waited for it to cool before washing it with hot, soapy water and a sponge. I can't believe the poor quality!

Update: My replacement arrived with a small gauge on the cook surface. Really, another problem with the manufacturing process?! I expected more from Calphalon, especially at this price. Needlesstosay, I won't be giving it a third try.